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UAV Marine Corps Operator Careers

September 25, 2008 By admin

The US Marine Corps has a number of different technological specialties, and one of them is the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator career. The UAV operator in the US Marine Corps is the person that deals with communications and direct control of aerial vehicles, controlling the flight patch using remote electronic controls. This specialist directs the UAV vehicle on a flight path to perform the US Marine or US military related mission as directed. The UAV vehicle operator directs the craft through its specific flight profile, as ordered by the mission commander. The UAV operator views a camera image and operates remote electronic flight controls to pilot the UAV vehicle through its assigned mission. A UAV Vehicle Operator candidate has to score a 105 on the GT portion of the ASVAB, as well as pass a Top Secret Security Clearance. This is the person that the military Commander directs to send the UAV on a specific path for a Marine Corp aerial reconnaissance mission or other mission as directed, and they have complete control of the aerial unmanned Vehicle. Marine Corps basic combat training starts the process of training for a UAV operator. The Marine Corps Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator is a person that is in direct communication with the UAV vehicle, and controls the vehicle and its flight path using electronic remote control. The UAV operator stays in constant direct electronic communication with the craft including television camera pictures, and radio contact. The Marine Corps are increasingly using aerial remote surveillance for their battlefield operations, and this requires trained personnel to operate their UAV vehicles. The UAV operator is the person directly responsible for the UAV mission and directs the craft in its mission as it executes its directions. Find the Military Career right for YOU ! Click here for more Information. They attend a individual advanced training school to learn how to be a Marine Corps Aerial Vehicle operator, and how to use remote electronics and commands to control a UAV craft. There are several people on the UAV vehicle team, including the payload operator, the mission commander; various support UAV team members, and the UAV aerial vehicle operator. Each team UAV member deals with their own duties, but learn and can perform the jobs of each of the other team members if needed. The UAV team members are part of a well trained precision team, and they work together for the benefit of the service.

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