Air Force AFSC 1D7X4

Cyber Network Operations

Air Force 1D7X4 (Cyber Network Operations) typically involves electronics and systems troubleshooting.

Common Exposures

๐Ÿงช Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
๐Ÿ”Š Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
๐Ÿ’ช Physical Strain
Repetitive hand motions, awkward positions

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Physical job demands commonly contribute to chronic back strain
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Noise exposure is a strong basis for tinnitus risk in this occupation
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Shift work and irregular schedules

โ˜ข๏ธ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

Select the era that best matches when you served to see how this jobโ€™s toxic exposures changed over time.

Vietnam Era ๐Ÿ“… 1962-1975
Cleaning Solvents
Circuit-card and electronics cleaning solvent exposure.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Routine work around communications, antennas, and electronic systems.
Lead / Solder Fumes
Soldering and electronics repair exposure to lead and flux fumes.
Cold War Era ๐Ÿ“… 1945-1991
Radar Radiation
PACT Act
Extended work near legacy radar systems and emitters.
Cleaning Solvents
Circuit-card and electronics cleaning solvent exposure.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Routine work around communications, antennas, and electronic systems.
Lead / Solder Fumes
Soldering and electronics repair exposure to lead and flux fumes.
Gulf War Era ๐Ÿ“… 1990-2001
Cleaning Solvents
Circuit-card and electronics cleaning solvent exposure.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Routine work around communications, antennas, and electronic systems.
Lead / Solder Fumes
Soldering and electronics repair exposure to lead and flux fumes.
Post-9/11 Era ๐Ÿ“… 2001-present
Burn Pits
PACT Act
FOB communications sites often sat near burn pits and generator exhaust.
Cleaning Solvents
Circuit-card and electronics cleaning solvent exposure.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Routine work around communications, antennas, and electronic systems.
Generator Exhaust
Diesel exhaust exposure at expeditionary communications nodes.
Lead / Solder Fumes
Soldering and electronics repair exposure to lead and flux fumes.