JOB DUTIES
- Maintenance of satellite communications equipment and associated devices
- Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
- Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a satellite communication systems operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.
Some of the skills you ll learn are:
- Use of various types of communications equipment
- Working with codes
- Maintenance and care of communications equipment