Sum Yung Guy
2005-03-23, 02:36 PM
Join me and Smith in the same job as us in the Army, here is a description:
As one of the largest ground forces in the world, the U.S. Army needs to make sure that all forces can get the correct information. The Army communications maintenance team is responsible for making sure that all communications equipment is in top working order. This equipment allows the Army to track and direct troop, aircraft and watercraft movements.
Signal Support Systems Specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices. Some of your duties as a Signal Support Systems Specialist may include:
Integrating signal systems and networks
Installing, operating and maintaining designated radio and data distribution systems
Performing signal support functions
Performing unit level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices
Training and providing technical assistance to users of Signal equipment
Operating and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
Job training for a Signal Support Systems Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice with equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures
Find out more here: http://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=245
As one of the largest ground forces in the world, the U.S. Army needs to make sure that all forces can get the correct information. The Army communications maintenance team is responsible for making sure that all communications equipment is in top working order. This equipment allows the Army to track and direct troop, aircraft and watercraft movements.
Signal Support Systems Specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices. Some of your duties as a Signal Support Systems Specialist may include:
Integrating signal systems and networks
Installing, operating and maintaining designated radio and data distribution systems
Performing signal support functions
Performing unit level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices
Training and providing technical assistance to users of Signal equipment
Operating and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
Job training for a Signal Support Systems Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction, including practice with equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are:
Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures
Find out more here: http://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=245