94E Radio and Communications Security Repairer

About the role

As the Radio and Communications Security Repairer, you will maintain the equipment and systems that ensure Army National Guard units can communicate over secure channels.

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing circuits and wiring
• Calibrating and aligning equipment components
• Stringing overhead cables between utility poles
• Repairing systems
• Performing equipment tests
• Performing preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment
• Using test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment; test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment

Advanced responsibilities

• Training and supervising other Soldiers
• Testing equipment
• Performing complex repairs
• Ensuring that the National Security Agency-approved components are used in communication security/controlled cryptographic item repairs

Skills you'll learn

• Communication security policy and procedure
• Strong attention to detail

Training

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for 16 weeks of classroom instruction, including practice with equipment. You will learn mechanical, electronic, and electrical principles, preventive maintenance procedures, and communication security policies and procedures.

Civilian career opportunities

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair, or station installation.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)