How do you get into the Electronic Warfare field?

2018-07-10T19:31:22-04:00

I am an NG soldier in DC, I have a certification in Counter Radio Electronic Warfare Systems, that i received while deployed in Afghanistan. Now that I am back stateside i would like to work in that field but I am unsure of how to do so exactly. What should i study? Are there any books? Any Internships? Any work study groups. I really would like some guidance, whatever guidance that can be applied, if possible. I was told that Cybersecurity is a great start, so now im Obtaining my associates in it, with this actually be helpful?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2018 7:36 PM

2018-07-10T19:36:21-04:00

So what you need to do is do a google search on EW school or do a search on AKO. They have school info on how to join. It won’t be too hard to get accepted as a NG. Just have the right ASVAB scores. As far as study material...they will have information on in what to study. I would suggest start getting familiar with frequency bands such as VHF, UHF. Practice some basic math skills too because you will do some math. Antenna theory is also a good place to look too.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2018 7:41 PM

2018-07-10T19:41:10-04:00

Look up the Association of Old Crows, crows.org. It’s a good place to start for civilian jobs in the ew field. Check out any companies that made any of the ew equipment you used. Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, etc.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2018 7:43 PM

2018-07-10T19:43:07-04:00

Antenna Theory and Propagation...get a basic understanding on that you will be half way further than your future classmates

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 10 at 2018 7:43 PM

2018-07-10T19:43:25-04:00

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member The Official Club/Organization of Practitioners of the Trade is the Old Crows Association and their Magazine is JED Journal of Electronic Defense. Check into both that may be of some assistance.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2018 3:48 PM

2018-07-11T15:48:28-04:00

Talk to your schools and manning NCOs about re-classing into the 29E MOS. You can look into Civilian HAM radio classes as a means to introduction into RF Propagation. Or you know, YouTube RF Propagation. Also go on https://armypubs.army.mil and Download FM 3-36 to start.

Response by Maj Walter Kilar made Jul 12 at 2018 7:57 PM

2018-07-12T19:57:40-04:00

Join the Association of Old Crows (AOC) and read through the journals to get an idea of the schools out there. In my opinion Georgia Tech has the best EW classes. If you are new to college, then get a foundation in RF. A science-based associate's degree in cybersecurity is a decent start, but in my opinion you need to go with electrical engineering.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Oct 2 at 2018 10:08 AM

2018-10-02T10:08:19-04:00

Look at LinkedIn for job postings and blog posts. If you go to school, avoid for-profit places and ensure that place is accredited. Make sure your security clearance is also still valid since that is also a prerequisite for some defense employers.

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2018-11-18T10:05:55-05:00

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