17E Electronic Warfare Specialist

OVERVIEW
The Electronic Warfare Specialist advises and assists the commander on electronic warfare operations. This person makes use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and defeat the enemy through planning, coordination, integration, and execution of electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and electronic support (ES).

JOB DUTIES

• Plan and execute electronic warfare operations
• Target adversaries' electronic systems
• Defeat adversaries' electronic systems 

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you. 

TRAINING
Job training for an Electronic Warfare Specialist requires 28 weeks and 4 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower, GA. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction. 

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Radio wave theory
• Planning and execution of electronic warfare operations
• Determining proper frequencies

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities
• Interest in computers and technology

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Surveillance & Communications (SC): 100
• Electronics (EL): 100
• Skilled Technical (ST): 100 

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.