Air Force
AFSC 1D7X4
Cyber Network Operations
Air Force 1D7X4 (Cyber Network Operations) typically involves electronics and systems troubleshooting.
Common Exposures
๐งช Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
๐ Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
๐ช 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 |
โข๏ธ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
Select the era that best matches when you served to see how this jobโs toxic exposures changed over time.
Vietnam Era
๐
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
๐
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
๐
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
๐
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.