Army
INTELLIGENCE

MOS

2X

Tactical SIGINT Operator

Description

Identifies positions and personnel requiring Soldiers who are qualified to operate Signals Intelligence equipment in a tactical environment, Corps and Below Formations.

Core Skills

  • signals collection operations
  • tactical SIGINT equipment operation
  • radio frequency (RF) fundamentals
  • direction finding and geolocation
  • signal analysis and reporting
  • tactical communications procedures
  • fieldcraft and survivability
  • mission planning and execution
  • attention to detail
  • teamwork in small units

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Splunk Core Certified Power User

Civilian Career Paths

  • SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.