Which AFSC prefixes are assigned to Non-rated and non-CEAs?

• A. X, K, Q
• B. N, R, S
• C. A, B, C
• D. L, M, N

Answer: (A)

Non-rated and non-CEAs are about statuses within the Air Force Specialty Codes that indicate a member is not flying-rated or part of the Combat Element Aircrew. The prefixes used to designate those non-rated/non-CEA paths across AFSCs are X, K, and Q. The X prefix is the most familiar for non-rated positions, and K and Q serve the same purpose in other career segments, signaling roles that aren’t tied to flying ratings or combat aircrew eligibility. This helps systems and supervisors quickly identify personnel in staff, support, or specialized non-CEA roles rather than as rated aircrew.

The other groupings don’t carry this non-rated/non-CEA meaning, so they don’t fit as the correct prefixes for those categories.