Combat Systems Officer eCourse
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INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A CSO? WHAT'S AN ABM?Introduction
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The Kill Chain
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What's a WSO?
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What's an EWO?
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What's a CSO?
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What's a NAV?
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What's an ABM?
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THE FIRST STEP - COMMISSIONINGCommissioning Sources
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Qualifications
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TRAININGThe Pipeline
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Initial Flight Training
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UCT (Undergraduate CSO Training)
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Training Progression and Checkrides
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UCT Tracks and Phases
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UABMT (Undergraduate Air Battle Management Training)
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How to Survive and Thrive
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Three Keys to Success
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Class Rankings and the "Dream Sheet"
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Drop Night and Beyond
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FTU & Follow-on Training
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SQUADRON LIFE & CAREER PROGRESSIONOfficer Life
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Deployments
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Instructor and Evaluator Upgrades
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Fighter Life
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Bomber Life
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SOF Life
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Mobility Life
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Electronic Warfare Life
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ABM Life
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CAREER PROGRESSIONUpward Moves
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Lateral Moves
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Civilian Transition
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Guard/Reserve
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MOVES TO THE FRONT SEATStill Want to Be A Pilot?
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Active Duty UPT Transition
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Guard/Reserve UPT Transition
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GI Bill
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Bootstrapping
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Scholarships
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CONCLUSIONParting Words
What’s an EWO?
EWO (Electronic Warfare Officer)
Freaks and Geeks? Not so fast. While not physically kinetic, if you’re down to take the fight to the enemy on the electromagnetic spectrum, the beeps and squeaks of an EWO gig may be what you’re looking for. EWOs are the guys and gals that work defensive systems to keep aircraft safe from enemy surface-to-air systems; or they can disrupt enemy anti-aircraft and Command and Control equipment. They will spend time detecting and responding to such threats, while at other times radar jamming like a high-tech Marley fan. They serve a critical role in bringing the fight to the bad guys in modern warfare and bringing the aircraft and crew home safely.

EWO aircraft include: B-52s, E-8s, AC-130s and MC-130s. Additionally, a handful of EWOs manage to land an EF-18G spot flying with the Navy. While it’s a possibility, recognize that these opportunities are extremely few and far between and, thus, difficult to get. Like winning the lottery because lightning struck your pot of gold.