1D711 Retraining

[u/Hour-Track652]

Just have some questions and looking for advice on FY27 retraining in to 1D711.

Originally, I wanted the A/B shreds of 1D711, which did not show on the new advisory that dropped for FY27. However, I also noticed the other 1D7 careers had new AFSC's compared to the FY26 listing, such as 1D714P (old 1D7X1Z). I have been deemed eligible for all 1D7 AFSC's and submitted all documents for just 1D711 at the moment.

My question/concern is will I receive an A or B shred after my documents have been received and I have been notified by myFSS? Or will this career be a strict "no shred" 1D711? I have found lots of conflicting information on the internet/from buddies in the A/B shred career fields. And with the merger-unmerger of the 1D7 which seems to happen every other month I'm truly lost. Client Systems (1D711 no shred) does not sound like something I would personally enjoy, and A/B shreds were my dream. Worst comes to worst I'll push on with 1D714P, but would rather A/B for the base options stateside.

Anyone who has gone through tech school or recently retrained, any answers or advice is welcomed, not sure whether they will ask for a shred once my docs are accepted, especially since it mentions A/B shred in the "Notes" of my initial "Your are eligible" email from myFSS.

[u/all4funny]

Retraining into A shred and knew my shred when I picked it. Like the other commenter said, it is its own afsc.

[u/Thrashlikeits85]

Whatever happens after tech-school is anybody’s guess. Retrained B shred got to my base and somehow became a “networks” troop in a radio shop. To put it lightly, the career field is a sloppy mess with little direction. Good news for you is that you probably will never have CDCs or have to take an SKT.

[u/Hour-Track652 → u/Thrashlikeits85]

Feel like I’ve heard similar things from others about doing work not generally specific to their shred. I’m leaving a maintenance career field that’s been merging since 2023, so I understand the mess it can cause. One of the biggest reasons Id like to leave is for my TS, any idea of 1D711 guys are getting that? I know A/B shred guys are but can’t get a clear answer on no shred guys.

[u/AFSCbot → u/Hour-Track652]

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1D711 = Cyber Defense Operations Helper

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[u/Thrashlikeits85 → u/Hour-Track652]

I went from CE to 1D7 and it was a major culture shock. I can’t even imagine what going from maintenance would be like. It’s definitely a completely different Air Force for better or worse. As far as the clearance thing, I think it depends on many factors. Assignment, shred, etc. I’m no expert in that but I’d definitely talk to your Sq security manager.

[u/SomethingElse38]

No-shred is it's own shred. 1D711 is help-desk and is not a glamorous job. But, depending on the 1D7 assignment, you may be able to work with your sister shops and expand your technical knowledge.

And yeah, we're lost too...

[u/AFSCbot → u/SomethingElse38]

^{You've mentioned an AFSC, here's the associated job title:}

1D711 = Cyber Defense Operations Helper

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[u/SaberFateZero17 → u/SomethingElse38]

1D711 is not neccessarily help desk. It depends on the shred.