25C Radio Operator-Maintainer

OVERVIEW
Radio Operator-Maintainers are responsible for the maintenance of radio communication equipment. This equipment needs to work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform maintenance of communication equipment and security devices
• Prepare, transmit, receive and record messages
• Maintain assigned power generators

TRAINING
Job training for a Radio Operator-Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eisenhower, GA

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Mechanical and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring techniques
• Communication of security policies and procedures

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Preference for working with electronic equipment
• Interest in solving problems

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Surveillance & Communications (SC): 98
• Electronics (EL): 98

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in communications and electronic equipment.