| Job Title : |
Network switching operator |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Computers & Technology, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
An integral part of the National Guard's communication network is the network switching systems operator. Duties include:
- Performing maintenance on electronic switches, control centers, combat radios and other equipment
- Troubleshooting the switching systems
These responsibilities are tied to effective communications necessary for successful National Guard operations.
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard network switching systems operator should:
- Be interested in working with switching and network equipment
- Be able to apply related principles
- Have an interest in mathematics and physics
- Understand problem solving |
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