Which character within the AFSC would identify an individual's skill level?

• A. 3rd
• B. 2nd
• C. 5th
• D. 4th

Answer: (D)

In AFSC codes, the structure is straightforward: the first three characters name the broad career field, the next character indicates the skill level within that field, and the final character points to the specific job specialty at that level. So the character after the three-field identifier is the one that signals the skill level—whether someone is an apprentice, journeyman, craftsman, or superintendent. That position is designed specifically to show what level of training and experience the individual has, making it the correct indicator of skill level. The remaining character identifies the exact specialty within that level, while the initial three characters define the overall field.