| Job Title : |
Communications officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usmc |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Arts & Media, Marines, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Marine communications officer is integral in nearly all operations affecting the Marine from combat to administration. This officer is primarily responsible for overseeing and directing personnel who operate communications equipment. Areas of responsibilities include computer use, telecommunications and satellite communications.
Training
To become an officer in the Marines, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Marine communications officer should
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a college degree in engineering, mathematics, computer sciences or related fields
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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