Description
Employs conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in providing communications training and support during unilateral, combined, coalition, joint, interagency and multinational operations. Recruits and organizes indigenous forces. Trains, advises and supervises the installation and operation of radios, communications procedures, facsimile, wire communications and computer networks in Army Special Forces units up to battalion level. Plans, manages, and advises the commander on C4I architecture up to Advanced Operating Base (AOB) level.
Core Skills
- tactical and strategic communications planning
- radio and satellite communications setup and operation
- field network design and implementation
- secure communications and COMSEC handling
- IP networking fundamentals (routing/switching)
- troubleshooting of RF and data networks
- training and advising on communications systems
- operating in austere and denied environments
- team leadership and small-unit instruction
- documentation and configuration tracking
- integration of voice, data, and HF/VHF/UHF systems
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- HELP DESK SUPPORT
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