Radio communication

Job Description

It's extremely important that Army National Guard communications don't fall into the wrong hands. As the Radio and Communications Security Repairer, you will maintain the equipment and systems that ensure Army National Guard units can communicate over secure channels.

Your duties will include installing and repairing circuits and wiring, calibrating and aligning equipment components, and stringing overhead cables between utility poles.

Other duties include repairing systems, performing equipment tests, and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment.

Advanced Radio and Communications Security Repairers take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, testing equipment, performing complex repairs, and ensuring that the National Security Agency-approved components are used in communication security / controlled cryptographic item repairs.

Job Duties

Use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment; test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment

Some of the Skills You'll Learn

Communication security policy and procedure

Helpful Skills

Strong attention to detail

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair, or station installation.

Earn While You LearnInstead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for 16 weeks of classroom instruction, including practice with equipment.

You will learn mechanical, electronic, and electrical principles, preventive maintenance procedures, and communication security policies and procedures.

Benefits / Requirements

BenefitsPaid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard

Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate

Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job Information

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Last updated : 2024-05-12