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Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.

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Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 26%AI-assist 46%Stays human 28%

Share of the job's common activities across related occupations, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 5 AI-ready, 6 AI-assist and 4 human-led tasks out of 15. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

  1. Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.Explain it clearly · Hourly or more
  2. Relay information between personnel.Coordinate & message · Several times a day
  3. Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.Answer questions · Several times a day

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. Coordinate operational activities.Lead people · Several times a day
  2. Operate communications equipment or systems.Be there for people · Several times a day
  3. Maintain security.Hands-on work · Several times a day

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 5

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

Several times a day

AI maps out the topic and options; confirm with real sources.

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AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

Context: We use Statistical software and Digital Engineering Corporation E-MAPS; the work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
What I need: [the specific information]
Where I can search: [files, databases, references]

Give me a search plan with terms and sources in order of likely success, and how to confirm the result. Flag where information may be outdated.

10-minute exercise: Search references for an answer

Step 1Pick something you need to look up this week.
Step 2Fill in [What I need] and [Where I can search].
Step 3Run the plan and check the result against a second source.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information..

Enter information into databases or software programs.

Several times a day

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

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Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to enter information into databases or software programs.

Context: We use Sungard Assurance and Microsoft SharePoint.
Data: [sales, records]
System: [software]

Design an entry template and checks. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Data entry template

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you enter information.
Step 2Fill in [Data] and [System] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Enter information into databases or software programs..

Maintain call records.

Several times a day

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

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Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to maintain call records.

Context: We use Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Word.
Calls: [paste]
Charges: [rates]

Draft records. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Call records

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain call records.
Step 2Fill in [Calls] and [Charges] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.5/5 · O*NET work activity: Maintain call records..

Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

Monthly

AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

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AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Area of expertise: [describe]
What's changed recently: [what you've heard]

Explain recent developments, quiz me, and list trustworthy sources. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

10-minute exercise: Stay current

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain knowledge of current developments.
Step 2Fill in [Area of expertise] and [What's changed recently] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check one claim at an official source.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 4.0/5 · O*NET work activity: Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise..

Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

A few times a year

AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist for you to adjust.

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Describe the goal, the people and the constraints, and AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist. You adjust it to what you know about real life on the ground.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to develop emergency response plans or procedures.

Context: We use Emergency Services Integrators ESi WebEOC and Alert Technologies OpsCenter; the work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Operation: [warehouse, security, facility]
Hazards: [list]

Draft response procedures with roles and contacts. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Emergency response plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop emergency response plans or procedures.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [Hazards] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 3.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Develop emergency response plans or procedures..

AI can help you prep these 6

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.

Hourly or more

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

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Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Services or products: [what customers ask about]
Policies and facts: [hours, prices, rules]

Write short, friendly answers to common questions and how to handle what you don't know. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Customer information script

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss goods or services information (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Services or products] and [Policies and facts] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons..

Relay information between personnel.

Several times a day

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to relay information between personnel.

Context: We use IBM Lotus Notes.
Message: [content]
Recipient: [person or department]

Rewrite it clearly so nothing gets lost. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Relay a message

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you relay information. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Message] and [Recipient] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.7/5 · O*NET work activity: Relay information between personnel..

Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.

Several times a day

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Calls I get: [patients, customers, callers and what they usually need]
Rules: [what I can and can't say, who to transfer to]

Write a greeting, short answers to the 8 most common requests, and when to transfer or escalate.

10-minute exercise: Phone answers

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you answer telephones.
Step 2Fill in [Calls I get] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer against your policies, especially anything about health or privacy.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information..

Refer customers to appropriate personnel.

Hourly or more

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to refer customers to appropriate personnel.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Requests I get: [types]
Who handles what: [departments, specialists]

Write a quick referral map and polite handoff wording. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Referral guide

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you refer customers (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Requests I get] and [Who handles what] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Confirm the referral list with each department.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 4.5/5 · O*NET work activity: Refer customers to appropriate personnel..

Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

Several times a day

AI gives you a first-pass summary; you still read the key parts.

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AI can pull out the key points and questions to look for. Use it as a first pass, then look closely yourself.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Diagram or spec: [describe or type the schematic, map or blueprint details]
What I need to do: [install, build, operate or locate]

Explain what the diagram shows in plain language, then turn it into steps for my task. List symbols or callouts I should double-check.

10-minute exercise: Interpret a diagram

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you interpret blueprints, specifications and diagrams.
Step 2Type its key details into [Diagram or spec] and the job into [What I need to do].
Step 3Trace each step back to the diagram yourself before using it on the job.

Remove names and private details before pasting, and check your employer's rules on what you can share with AI tools.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities..

Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

Several times a day

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

Context: We use IBM Lotus Notes.
Work: [describe]
Who: [coworkers]

Draft a message clarifying who does what and when. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Coordinate work

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you confer with coworkers.
Step 2Fill in [Work] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.5/5 · O*NET work activity: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities..

These stay human 4

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

Coordinate operational activities.

Several times a day

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to coordinate operational activities.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Operation: [describe]
People: [describe]

Plan coordination and communication. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Coordinating operations

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you coordinate operational activities.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [People] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 4.8/5 · O*NET work activity: Coordinate operational activities..

Operate communications equipment or systems.

Several times a day

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to operate communications equipment or systems.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
System: [radio, switchboard, intercom]
Call types: [routine, emergency]

Write clear call scripts, radio procedure words, and how to stay calm on emergency calls. Then play a caller so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Radio and switchboard calls

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate communications equipment or systems.
Step 2Fill in [System] and [Call types] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Practise one emergency call out loud and check the procedure words match your agency's.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Operate communications equipment or systems..

Maintain security.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to maintain security.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Facility: [library, exhibit, building]
Risks: [theft, damage, unauthorized access]

Make an opening and closing security routine and a short incident report template. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Security routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain security.
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [Risks] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use it at your next opening or closing and add anything specific to your building.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Maintain security..

Monitor alarm systems.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a command / control center officer. Part of my job is to monitor alarm systems.

Context: The work draws on public safety and security, telecommunications and law and government.
Alarm systems: [types]
Procedures: [who to call, announcements]

Make a quick-reference sheet for each alarm type and a log. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Alarm response sheet

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you monitor alarm systems (today).
Step 2Fill in [Alarm systems] and [Procedures] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.3/5 · O*NET work activity: Monitor alarm systems..

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