| Job Title : |
Radio operator |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Computers & Technology, Intelligence, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
An integral part of the National Guard communication team is the signal channel radio operator. Duties include:
• Performing maintenance checks and service on communication equipment
• Preparing, receiving, processing, and transmitting messages via the radio
• Installing and checking on assigned power generators.
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 signal channel radio operator should:
• Be interested in working with electrical, electronic and electromechanical equipment
• Have an aptitude for problem solving |
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