RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) REPAIRER - Full-time / Part-time

The radio/communications security repairer performs or supervises field and sustainment level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• Use test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, test program sets and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment

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.

TRAINING

Job training for a radio/communications security repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Some of the skills you ll learn are:

• Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring technique
• Communication security policy and procedure

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics and solving problems
• High attention to detail
• Interest in working with electrical, electronic and electromechanical equipment

Associated topics: automotive, calibrate, equipment, field service technician, machine maintenance, maintenance, malfunction, mechanical, repair, troubleshoot