
12-17-2002, 08:26 PM
Signal Operators (Sig Op) are part of the Communications career field. They provide fast, accurate voice and data communications to Army units using the top of the line technology, and are also employed with Navy and Air Forces. Technologies include satellite; digitized, fixed, air transportable and mobile information and communications equipment. Sig Op:
perform in land operations and are familiar with military weapons
install and operate satellite communication systems
install and operate digitized high frequency, very high frequency, and ultra high frequency radios
manage Local Area Network and Local Distribution Network
use fiber optic cable in transmitting information
perform duties of a System Administrator
generate cryptographic keying and operate cryptographic equipment
coordinate circuit restoral on communications and information networks
perform information system administration duties
plan communication services
sites and erect all types of antennae
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