25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
DC Army National Guard, Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
Communication is the pulse of Army National Guard units, and it’s up to the Signal Support Systems Specialist to ensure the information keeps flowing so the military doesn’t miss a beat.
Responsibilities
Maintain radio and data distribution systems
Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators
Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers
Maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices
Provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment
Prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support
Operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles
Skills You’ll Learn
Mechanical and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures
Helpful Skills
Interest in working with electronic equipment
Interest in problem solving
Training and Earnings
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands‑on and classroom training.
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see National Guard website)
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Responsibilities
Maintain radio and data distribution systems
Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators
Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers
Maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices
Provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment
Prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support
Operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles
Skills You’ll Learn
Mechanical and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures
Helpful Skills
Interest in working with electronic equipment
Interest in problem solving
Training and Earnings
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands‑on and classroom training.
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see National Guard website)
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