| Job Title : |
Signals collector |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Army, Intelligence, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Effective communications rely heavily on the Army signals collector/analyst. This specialist is primarily responsible for detecting, locating and identifying foreign electronic intelligence. Duties include:
- Deploying, installing and operating electronic intelligence collection systems
- Searching the radio frequency spectrum to collect, identify, and record target communications and selected categories or classes of electro-optic or foreign instrumentation signals
- Operating communications equipment for signals intelligence reporting and coordination
- Performing basic signals analysis to determine signal parameters for identification and processing.
- Operating signals intelligence equipment
- Preparing logs and technical reports.
Training
To become an Army signals collector/analyst, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 11 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers practice in interpretation.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army signals collector/analyst should:
- Be interested in radio equipment
- Have an aptitude for problem solving
- Be able to do repetitive tasks for long periods
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army signals collector/analyst with additional supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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