What the Course Entails and Exam Details

The 2W151B Volume 2 curriculum expands upon the foundational concepts learned during your initial tech school and the first volume of your Career Development Courses (CDCs).

It provides a deep dive into the specific technical aspects, safety procedures, and administrative requirements for a variety of conventional munitions systems.

This volume generally covers the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to identify, inspect, assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot the following key categories:

• Air-to-Ground Munitions: This includes detailed studies of general-purpose bombs (e.g., MK-82, MK-84), penetration bombs (e.g., BLU-109), and joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) assembly.
• Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs): Volume 2 delves into the guidance, control, and fusing mechanisms of laser-guided bombs (LGBs) like the GBU-12 and GBU-10.
• Fuzes and Sensors: You will master the functioning, installation, and inspection criteria for mechanical and electronic fuzes, as well as proximity sensors and nose/tail fuze combinations.
• Ammunition and Dispensers: Covers characteristics and handling of 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm ammunition used in aircraft cannons, as well as countermeasure dispensers and flares.
• Missiles and Rockets: Introduction to the handling, storage, and preparation of common air-to-air (e.g., AIM-9, AIM-120) and air-to-ground missiles.
• Explosive Safety and Technical Data: Continuous emphasis is placed on adhering to Cardinal Safety Principles, recognizing explosive hazards, and correctly utilizing Technical Orders (TOs) and other official publications during all operations.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

The final examination for 2W151B Volume 2 is a Specialty Knowledge Test (SKT) and is administered by your unit or base training office.

You should expect a rigorous, multiple-choice format designed to evaluate your retention of the technical details and safety protocols detailed throughout the Volume 2 text.

While specific passing scores and time limits can vary slightly depending on current Air Force regulations, you generally need to achieve a standard score of 65 or higher to pass the volume and progress in your upgrade training.

The exam is proctored, closed-book, and will be completed either in a designated physical testing facility or via an authorized secure online portal.

Focus your energy on understanding the why behind the procedures, rather than just memorizing steps, as the questions often test situational application of technical knowledge.

How to Study and Exam Centers

Preparing for the 2W151B Volume 2 exam requires dedication, organization, and consistent active recall. Here are actionable strategies to ensure your success:

Study Strategies:

• Utilize a Practice Test: The best way to identify knowledge gaps is by taking a comprehensive 2W151B Munitions Systems Journeyman, Volume 2 Practice Test. Treat it like the real exam, note the areas where you struggle, and go back to the source text to reinforce that material.
• Master the Review Questions: Every unit in your CDCs ends with review questions. If you can answer those thoroughly without looking at the text, you are on the right track.
• Create Flashcards: Use flashcards for key terms, color-coding sequences (e.g., yellow bands for HE, blue for inert), fuze characteristics, and safety distances.
• Form a Study Group: Collaborating with other Airmen in your upgrade pipeline can provide new perspectives and hold you accountable.
• Always Reference Technical Data: While studying, practice mentally connecting the CDC concepts to the real-world Technical Orders (TOs) you use on the job daily.

Exam Centers:

You cannot take this exam at standard commercial centers like Pearson VUE.

As an internal Air Force upgrade assessment, the 2W151B Volume 2 exam is administered exclusively at authorized physical testing centers on US Air Force installations worldwide.

Typically, this will be your base’s Enlisted Testing Center or Base Education and Training Office.

Coördinate with your supervisor and your unit training manager (UTM) to schedule your exam once you have completed all Volume 2 study requirements.

Job Opportunities from the Course

Successfully completing this course and achieving your 5-level Journeyman certification is the gateway to diverse and challenging specialized career paths within the "AMMO" community.

Mastery of the skills covered in Volume 2 opens doors to the following specific job titles and responsibilities:

• Munitions Assembly Crew Chief: Leads small teams in the precise build-up, testing, and preparation of sophisticated guided and unguided bombs for flight line delivery.
• Munitions Inspector: Performs critical receiving, storage, and shipping inspections on explosive assets to ensure serviceability and safety compliance.
• Munitions Storage Area (MSA) Supervisor: Manages daily operations within the storage area, overseeing explosive safety, compatibility, and inventory accuracy for a multi-million dollar stockpile.
• Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) Technician: Specializes in the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced guidance units and seeker heads.
• Conventional Munitions Maintenance Technician: Conducts intermediate-level maintenance on weapons systems and support equipment.
• Combat Munitions Team Member: Rapidly assembles and delivers assets in high-tempo, simulated or real-world contingency environments.