94E Radio and Communications Security Repairer

About the Role

As the Radio and Communications Security Repairer in the Army National Guard, you will maintain the equipment and systems that ensure secure communications. Duties include installing and repairing circuits and wiring, calibrating and aligning equipment components, and stringing overhead cables between utility poles. You will also perform equipment tests and preventive maintenance checks and services.

Advanced Radio and Communications Security Repairers handle more complex tasks, such as training and supervising other Soldiers, testing equipment, performing intricate repairs, and ensuring compliance with National Security Agency-approved components for communication security and controlled cryptographic item repairs.

Responsibilities

• Use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair communication systems.
• Test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals.
• Install and repair circuits, wiring, and overhead cables.
• Calibrate and align equipment components.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment.
• Train and supervise other Soldiers (Advanced role).
• Ensure National Security Agency-approved components are used in repairs (Advanced role).

Skills You’ll Learn

• Communication security policy and procedure.
• Radio repair and mechanics.
• Teletype repair and station installation.

Helpful trait: Strong attention to detail.

Training

Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will earn a paycheck while training. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in a classroom setting, including hands-on practice with equipment. Training covers mechanical, electronic, and electrical principles, preventive maintenance procedures, and communication security policies.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• 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.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Earnings between $200 and $250 per drill weekend for most non-prior service candidates (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 GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details).

Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.