Marine Corps MOS · Communications
2841 Ground Electronics Transmission Systems Maintainer
Overview
Ground Electronics Transmission Systems Maintainers install, diagnose, modify, troubleshoot, and perform field level maintenance on transmission, radio, intercommunication, vehicle electronics, jamming, and related systems. They submit field service maintenance requests, conduct technical research, order repair parts, inspect maintenance work for quality, and guide novice Marines through nonroutine tasks.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- radio and transmission systems maintenance
- RF theory and troubleshooting
- installation and alignment of antennas and RF paths
- diagnostics on tactical wideband systems
- maintenance of vehicle intercom and electronics
- electronic warfare and jamming systems support
- use of electronic and RF test equipment
- technical documentation and maintenance records
- cable fabrication and repair
- signal flow analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Windows
- AERONET calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Satellite Communications
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM)
- NCATT Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
Also Common
- GMDSS Radio Maintainer License (DM)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Related Occupations
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2841. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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