Pilots VMAW operate either fighter or attack aircraft on atomic weapon missions. This MOS is to be assigned only as a skill designator MOS to qualified pilots.
Performs attack missions employing atomic weapons using prescribed delivery techniques; Performs prescribed preflight and in-flight monitoring and control functions of atomic weapons; Plans and executes atomic missions using available intelligence and aircraft performance data; Evaluates indications of malfunctions of atomic weapons in flight and performs necessary emergency procedures.