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. Your duties will include installing and repairing circuits and wiring, calibrating and aligning equipment components, and stringing overhead cables between utility poles. Other duties include repairing systems, performing equipment tests, and performing preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• String overhead cables between utility poles
• Repair systems and perform equipment tests
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment
• Train and supervise other Soldiers (Advanced role)
• Ensure National Security Agency-approved components are used in communication security/controlled cryptographic item repairs (Advanced role)

Skills

• Use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment
• Use test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Apply communication security policy and procedure

Helpful Skills

• Strong attention to detail

Training and career development

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.

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, 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.