The United States Space Force, founded December 20, 2019, is the newest and most technically demanding branch of the U.S. military. The minimum AFQT score of 36 mirrors the Air Force — and Space Force uses the Air Force commissioning pipeline.
Dec 20,
2019
The First New Military Branch Since 1947
The United States Space Force is the first new branch of the U.S. military since the Air Force was created in 1947. Established under the National Defense Authorization Act, Space Force protects U.S. and allied interests in space and provides space capabilities to the joint force.
Space Force is highly officer-focused. Most career fields are officer specialties requiring a commission through the Air Force pipeline.
| Designator | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 13S | Space Operations Officer | Satellite command & control, orbital operations |
| 17S | Cyber Operations Officer | Cyberspace warfare, network defense |
| 14N | Intelligence Officer | Space-based intelligence, threat analysis |
| 63A | Acquisitions Officer | Space systems procurement and development |
| 13SXA | Orbital Warfare Officer | Anti-satellite operations, space superiority |
Space Operations Officer
Satellite command & control, orbital operations
Cyber Operations Officer
Cyberspace warfare, network defense
Intelligence Officer
Space-based intelligence, threat analysis
Acquisitions Officer
Space systems procurement and development
Orbital Warfare Officer
Anti-satellite operations, space superiority
Enlisted (Guardian) Opportunities — What You Need to Know
Space Force does not currently have its own independent enlisted training pipeline for most roles. Officers commission through Air Force OTS, AFROTC, or the Air Force Academy — then select Space Force at commissioning. Enlisted Guardian opportunities exist in select specialties and are expanding as the branch grows.
AFQT Minimum: 36 — same as the Air Force. The same ASVAB composite scores apply to Space Force-adjacent Air Force AFSCs.
All three paths go through the Air Force commissioning pipeline — then you select Space Force at graduation.
Air Force OTS
Officer Training School
Maxwell AFB, AL
Commission directly as a Space Force Guardian — 12-week program
AFROTC
Air Force ROTC
1,100+ universities
Request Space Force assignment at graduation
Air Force Academy
USAFA
Colorado Springs, CO
Space Force career track available for graduating cadets
Space Force is the most selective branch in U.S. history. Your ASVAB score is the first step.