Enlisted Communications Specialist

The US Army maintains one of the most advanced communications networks in the world.

Working as an Army Enlisted Communications specialist can be exciting and challenging.

In the job of Multi-Channel Transmission specialist, you will work on equipment that may be several years old, or new state of the Art communications gear.

They are the personnel that are responsible for the maintenance, operations, installation, and repair of this type of communications gear.

You will work on communications equipment that the Army uses both in mobile operations and in stationary land bases. It will be your job to make all the different communications gear work together, and all of the different types and sorts of equipment work together smoothly, and function as needed. A multi Channel Transmission system operator works on equipment and communications devices that function and communicate on more than one channel. A strong and efficient communications network is crucial to the success of the Army and the Army mission. You will deal with troubleshooting and repair of different and various systems of communications for vehicles, aircraft, and stationary Army base operations. You will operate and install multi-channel gear, both under supervision and in training. You will receive training with equipment in both simulated combat training and classroom training.

If you have experience dealing with electronics or radio equipment, or if you have an aptitude or interest in electronics theory this may be the job for you. Personnel who have an aptitude for electronic concepts and electronic principles, then you would do well in this field. You will receive training with hands-on equipment, using communications gear, transmitters, and multi-channel equipment. Advanced enlisted personnel working in Multi-Channel Transmissions systems supervise operations and team members in the operation, repair, and installation of communications gear and multi-channel equipment. If you are interested in transmission or radio communications gear, enjoy working with electronic principals and concepts, or if you have the desire to work with fiber optics and electronics, then this may be a career field for you to explore.

You will perform maintenance services and checks on radio and communications equipment, operated diagnostic switches, and diagnostic-specific gear. You will deal with equipment that the Army uses that is literally as advanced as any available anywhere.