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25E Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

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Overview

An Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager plans, coordinates, and manages spectrum use, maintains frequency request and assignment records, and resolves reported interference. This manager selects and deconflicts frequencies with spectrum analysis software, coordinates requests with government and civilian agencies, and maintains authorized signal equipment, vehicles, and power generators.

Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, Top Secret to maintain

Minimum ASVAB: GT 105 and EL 105

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: smartbook-611-21-ch10c-fy2025 (source date 2025-12). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Core Skills

  • Frequency request preparation and interagency coordination
  • Automated frequency planning and conflict resolution
  • Interference resolution and incident recordkeeping
  • Signal equipment field-level maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Frequency planning, interference resolution, and coordination with spectrum agencies provide a foundation for evaluating telecommunications needs and coordinating system changes.

How to prepare: Build a sample telecommunications modification plan that documents user requirements, frequency conflicts, and proposed system changes.

What the civilian work involves
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
  • Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Visio

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Field-level maintenance of signal equipment and associated electronic devices transfers to electronics maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on electronics troubleshooting lab that uses schematics and test equipment to diagnose a fault and document the repair.

What the civilian work involves
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

Training & Development

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Getting Started

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded · Promotion points

    Build IP connectivity, network access, and network fundamentals knowledge for telecommunications work extending beyond spectrum planning; earn the credential by passing exam 200-301 CCNA.

    For: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

  • General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

    Support an aviation or maritime radio-maintenance focus through examination coverage of radio law and techniques for adjusting, repairing, and maintaining transmitters and receivers.

    Eligibility and preparation: Satisfactory knowledge of FCC rules, ability to send and receive spoken messages correctly in English, and passing written Elements 1 and 3 or receiving examination credit.

    For: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (7 documents)
  1. Army COOL MOC feed: 25E Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

    [1] data/authority/army-codes.json entry 25E (OSD COOL feed, fetched 2026-07-25); DB rank enlisted, authority codeType enlisted

    Supports: Frequency request preparation and interagency coordination, Automated frequency planning and conflict resolution, Interference resolution and incident recordkeeping, Signal equipment field-level maintenance, Telecommunications Engineering Specialists (O*NET 15-1241.01), Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  2. O*NET: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists (O*NET 15-1241.01)

  3. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  4. COOL credential mapping: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

    [4] 25E cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

    [5]Cisco: CCNA certification · How to earn your CCNA, Core exam 200-301 CCNA; updated 31 August 2026, retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

  5. COOL credential mapping: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

    [6] 25E cached COOL credential feed

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

  6. eCFR: 47 CFR 13.201 - Qualifying for a commercial operator license or endorsement (FCC)

    [7] sec. 13.201(a) and (b)(2); eCFR current through issue date 2026-09-21, text retrieved 2026-09-23 via eCFR API

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

  7. eCFR: 47 CFR 13.203 - Examination elements (FCC commercial radio operators)

    [8] sec. 13.203(a)(1)-(2); eCFR current through 2026-09-21, retrieved 2026-09-23 via eCFR API

    Supports: General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

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