170B Electronic Warfare Technician

OVERVIEW
An Electronic Warfare Technician is the expert in assessing, evaluating, reporting on and responding to cyber threats. This leader strategizes and leads the direct team in the EW theater.

JOB DUTIES

• Organize, implement, monitor and evaluate EW operations, threat environment, unit maintenance and intermediate level support maintenance of EW systems               
• Provide advice on technical and tactical employment of all assigned EW systems and tasked or requested non-organic EW systems to include EA, ES and EP activities
• Develop, publish and update EW Operations SOP incorporating current TTP
• Develop and integrate measures of performance and measures of effectiveness criteria to determine EW battle damage assessment, re-engagement criteria and alternate methods of engagement
• Provide input and updates to S6 for joint restricted frequency list (JRFL) validation and employment to include spectrum deconfliction and frequency management
• Implement spectrum interference reporting criteria and resolution tracking as received from higher headquarters
• Recommend the use of ES for immediate target prosecution and triggering criteria and EP measures to provide resolution
• Analyze atmospheric effects on tactical EW operations
• Evaluate the technical and tactical operations of subordinate EW sections
• Develop and implement brigade emission control (EMCON) procedures, which includes staff coordination and SOP change publishing
• Integrate proper prevention, security and safety procedures into EW operations
• Establish tactics, techniques and procedures for operations in a contested EW environment; in coordination with S2/S6, identify emerging EW threats or trends and develop mitigation measures to overcome new adversarial EW actions
• Disseminate and monitor compliance with updated CREW load sets to assigned EW entities as issued by the Electronic Warfare Cell (EWC)
• Assist with technical and tactical information in order to develop and implement Appendix 12 to Annex C of the Operations Order; provide input and refinement to the S2 for the enemy tactical EW order of battle (OB) and applicable appendices to Annex B of the operations order
• Function as the liaison for subordinate EW entities to higher headquarters EWCC for EW requests for support
• Assist with technical and tactical information in order to develop and implement the routine EW training plan for EW system operators and staff sections involved in planning EW integration; perform EW training for leaders, including the command group and key staff
• Provide EW input to the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) synchronization meeting; operations and intelligence (O&I) working group; and targeting/planning meetings
• Prioritize EW requests and operations with subordinate units and requests for support from higher headquarters
• Serve as the key facilitator for EW and cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA) Working Groups                                                                          
• Monitor and maintain EW running estimates
• Resolve EA conflicts with the S2 in intelligence gain-loss considerations
• Update and disseminate changes to the enemy tactical EW OB to include associated targeting information and necessary intelligence generation
• Develop and mentor EW Specialists, ASI 1J and ASI 1K Soldiers

REQUIREMENTS
This is an accession rank requiring an MOS of 17E or other EW-related training or experience in other services or experience comparable to ASI 1J or 1K. Must also complete the Electronic Warfare Technician Warrant Officer Basic Course.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Must be an expert in Electronic Warfare
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Think critically and creatively
• Work with subordinates and commanders

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
Cyber professionals who possess the skills of an EW professional are highly sought-after in the government and private sector.