Description
African Cryptologic Linguist, Sidamo Job Description
The Army's Signal Corps Officer is responsible for all systems of communication for the entire National Guard. The Signal Corps strives to always provide seamless, secure, consistent and dynamic information systems at all levels of command and for any situation. On every mission, communications and data management (handled by the Signal Corps) have become increasingly critical for the National Guard and its continued success.
A Signal Corps Officer, then, must be an expert in planning, installing, integrating, operating and maintaining the Guard's voice, data and information systems, services and resources. Signal Officers must be highly intelligent, forward-thinking and have a complete knowledge of these various technologies.
The responsibilities of a Signal Lieutenant may include:
§ Plan and execute all aspects of communication on missions, both during combat and peacetime
§ Understand tactical decision making and the Signal Officer's role as a leader in a combined arms or joint-force environment
Benefits Of Being An Officer
Being an Officer is a big commitment, so the Guard offers big benefits and bonuses. Here are just a few:
§ A monthly paycheck
§ The Officer Accession Bonus
§ 100% Tuition Assistance – pays your tuition for higher education
§ The Montgomery G.I. Bill – covers expenses incurred in college, such as school supplies
§ The Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker – covers additional expenses incurred in college
§ Tax-free, discount shopping on military bases
§ Free space-available travel on military aircraft
§ Free academic testing
§ Low-cost life insurance
§ Retirement plans
§ Recruiting bonuses
Training
Training to become an Officer consists of several steps, both before and after you “commission" as—or become—an Officer. The effectiveness of the Army National Guard depends on its leaders: commissioned Officers. Commissioned Officers are managers and problem-solvers. They maintain a steadfast commitment to excellence. They make critical decisions and lead every mission. Their orders come from the top, and they guide Army Soldiers by the thousands. They’re responsible for successes and failures alike, and devote their lives to the safety and freedom of American citizens around the world. To become an officer you must go through the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), which consists of three phases.
Skills
Being a leader in the National Guard requires certain qualities. A leader exhibits self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence. They are physically fit and can perform under physical and mental pressures. Leaders make decisions quickly, always focusing on completing the mission successfully, and show respect for their subordinates and other military officers. Leaders lead from the front and adjust to environments that are always changing. They are judged by their ability to make decisions on their own and bear ultimate moral responsibility for those decisions.
Responsibilities
Signal Officers can continue in the Operations career field, serving in the Nationl Guard at ever increasing levels of leadership and responsibility.
Responsibilities of a Signal Captain may include:
§ Commanding and controlling company-sized Signal units
§ Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Signal missions
§ Instruct Signal skills at service schools and combat training centers
Civilian Related
The skills you learn as a Signal Corps Officer will help prepare you for a future with communications and information technology companies or with the federal government. Additionally, the leadership skills you acquire as an National Guard Officer will help you in many types of civilian careers. An Officer in the National Guard is most closely related to a vital manager in a corporation.
Requirements
African Cryptologic Linguist, Sidamo Job Requirements
§ Have a four-year college degree (if you don’t have one, we can help you get it, including paying your college tuition)
§ Attend Officer candidate school (OCS), located at Fort Benning, Colorado
§ Be less than 40-years-old at time of commissioning
§ Pass a Chapter II commissioning physical
§ Be of good moral character
§ Submit a commander’s letter of recommendation