I heard someone talking about a position in the U.S. Air Force called an Air Battle Manager or ABM. What does a person in this position do?
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asked May 22, 2014 at 18:06
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3$\begingroup$ Do we have a military SE? This really seems like it should be there if there is one... $\endgroup$– Jae CarrMay 22, 2014 at 18:58
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1$\begingroup$ Wikipedia has a 1,400-word article on this. Did you read it? $\endgroup$– David RicherbyMay 22, 2014 at 23:11
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Air battle manager has the following duties:
- Plan and execute theater air operations
- Analyze national defense strategy
- Develop and conduct flying and simulation exercises
- Conduct, manage, evaluate and improve unit training and readiness
- Create operational policies
Further information can be found at AirForce's website.
In USAirForce, there are seven categories of aeronautical ratings. They are:
- Pilot
- Navigator
- Combat Systems Officer (CSO)
- Air Battle Manager (ABM)
- RPA Pilot
- Observer
- Flight Surgeon
For further reading about these ratings, read here.
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$\begingroup$ Isn't this the type of thing a typical officer does? Is an Air Battle Manager different from the typical USAF officer in any way? $\endgroup$ May 22, 2014 at 18:44
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1$\begingroup$ @flyingfisch I added some more details. Are you asking about difference in responsibilities between ABM and a pilot? $\endgroup$– Farhan ♦May 22, 2014 at 18:55
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