MOS
2621
Communications Intelligence/Electromagnetic Warfare Operator
Description
Communications Intelligence (COMINT)/Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Operators exploit every phase of communications signals and digital network systems by engaging in collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, and analysis. Additional skills include planning, coordinating, and executing signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electromagnetic warfare (EW) operations from start to finish while utilizing both program of record equipment as well as commercially acquired equipment. Operators must perform communications electronic signals search missions, record intercepts of signals using electronic means, and measure, classify, and evaluate signals. Operators must be familiar with communications intercept receivers, specialized computer hardware and software programs, wideband converters used in the process of collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting on a wide variety of intercepted communications signals. Operators will conduct and support full spectrum EW operations encompassing electromagnetic warfare support, electromagnetic attack, and the correct reporting thereof. Marines must be familiar with the conduct of SIGINT, EW, and cyber operations in support of the marine air ground task force (MAGTF) at both team and battalion levels and be prepared to contribute to each as deemed necessary by the unit commander.
Core Skills
- signals intelligence collection
- radio frequency (RF) analysis
- digital network exploitation support
- electromagnetic warfare operations
- traffic analysis
- data collection and normalization
- technical reporting and documentation
- target development
- operational planning and coordination
- use of specialized SIGINT tools
- pattern analysis
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- briefing and communication
- operating in high-security environments
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- CYBERSECURITY
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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