Check out the YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf4_UzkBp7A
1N8X1 AFSC Page: https://foreverwingman.com/career_fields/1n8x1-targeting-analyst/
Ever wondered what a USAF 1N8X1 Targeting Analyst does? Join us as we break it down! These experts analyze and understand how different parts of enemy systems work together, finding weaknesses and dependencies to maximize the impact of our operations.
They create detailed reports to identify important targets, ensuring these targets are relevant and prioritized for attack. They fully assess and validate each target for accuracy.
Targeting Analysts also manage target lists, making sure targets are vetted, validated, and prioritized according to mission goals. They coordinate with other agencies to avoid conflicts.
In advanced target development, they determine the best weapons to use, calculate precise targeting coordinates, and estimate potential collateral damage, making recommendations to minimize it while following rules of engagement and laws of war.
They support mission planning across different domains, verifying task details with operators and higher-ups.
After an attack, they assess the damage and effectiveness, providing feedback and recommendations for improvements. They ensure intelligence is processed, analyzed, and shared to aid commanders and national leaders in decision-making.
If you're thinking about enlisting as a 1N8X1, this video will give you a clearer understanding of the role you could play in USAF mission success!
Want to help the next generation Airmen by sharing your Air Force story? I’d love to have you on the show: https://foreverwingman.com/interview/
Looking to learn more about the Air Force?
The most comprehensive information on all of the Air Force jobs: https://foreverwingman.com/air-force-jobs/
Search and Filter AFSCs: https://foreverwingman.com/search-afsc/
Forever Wingman Podcast (leave a review!): https://foreverwingman.buzzsprout.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foreverwingman
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com