***ENLISTMENT INTO THE MISSOURI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD REQUIRED***
After training, the Missouri Army National Guard is one weekend a month, two weeks out of the year. Allowing you to have time to have a full-time job or continue to further your education full-time.
Network Communication Systems Specialist (25H)
OVERVIEW
The Network Communication Systems Specialist is critical to keeping our forces communicating via computer and video feeds. They ensure that communication flows through every kind of cable and network.
JOB DUTIES
- Supervise, install, operate and perform limited field-level maintenance on commercial and tactical fiber, cabling and wiring, and IP-based high-speed electronic nodal systems
- Work with integrated network control centers, network management facilities, associated multiplexing and subscriber interface equipment, multichannel lineofsight systems and associated relays, tropospheric scatter communications systems, tactical terrestrial satellite communication systems, anti-jam reliable tactical terminals, communications security (COMSEC) devices, and associated equipment
- Perform network management functions in support of maintaining, troubleshooting and reengineering of associated network assets in support of operational requirements
- Install, operate and perform strapping/re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS), and field-level maintenance on COMSEC devices
- Operate and perform PMCS on assigned vehicles, power generators and equipment
TRAINING
Job training for a Network Communication Systems Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.
Advanced Individual Training: 19 weeks at Fort Eisenhower, GA
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
- Electronics (EL): 100
- Aptitude (ST): 102
Learn more about theASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Preference for physical work
- Understanding of math and computer networks
- Ability to work independently
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
Your experience and knowledge of cabling could prepare you for work with computer network installation for cable, internet and phone companies or the federal government.
For more information, or to see if you qualify, call or text:
SSG Martinez, Derrericka
(573)855-6971
