Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer

Becoming an Information Systems Operator/Analyst in the United States Army requires an enlistment in either the Army (full-time) or Army Reserve (part-time). Prior to your first duty assignment you will be required to complete 9 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT), immediately followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at one of the Army's training locations. The location listed reflects only the location of your AIT. Your permanent duty location will be determined by the needs of the Army. During AIT you will learn specific skills required to perform your day-to-day mission. Some of your duties will include, but are not limited to installing, operating and performing unit level maintenance on manual and automated telecommunications equipment centrals and associated peripheral devices; performing Information Service Support Office (ISSO) duties of printing, publications, and records management; performing COMSEC Custodian functions; operating and performing Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators.