Special Forces Communication Sergeant (18E)

Special Forces Communications Sergeants operate many kinds of communications gear, from encrypted satellite to high-frequency burst communications systems. They also have advanced computer and networking skills. The communications sergeant is responsible for establishing and maintaining tactical and operational communications. https://www.goarmy.com/info.html?iom=APG7

Job Duties

• Organize, train, advise and supervise the installation, utilization and operation of communications equipment
• Establish and maintain tactical and operational communications
• Supervise the communications functions for Special Operations missions
• Plan, prepare and assist in the communications targets portion of area study

RequirementsSpecial Forces Communications Sergeants have very demanding physical requirements. Good eyesight, night vision and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via parachute, land or water. Also required is excellent hand-eye coordination to detonate or deactivate explosives.

In most instances, Special Forces Communications Sergeants are required to be qualified divers, parachutists and endurance runners.

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
TrainingDue to the wide variety of missions, Special Forces Communication Sergeants are trained swimmers, paratroopers and survival experts, as well as trained in many forms of combat. Training for the Special Forces communication sergeant consists of 31 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving
• Using land warfare weapons and communications devices
• Handling and using explosives
• Bomb and mine disposal