Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer
Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer
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Update to last post: I might be receiving orders for 10th Group Support Battalion. What can I expect my daily life to be as a 25S at Group Support Battalion? I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with Group and am just curious what I got myself into. Thanks in advance!
25S: Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer
Special Forces
Special Operations
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SDNs. You’ll learn on tactical systems that will basically make you hate life when you get back to a conventional unit. You should be decent with the knowledge you’ll pick up there though.
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I’m sure what I’ll learn there will be more than what I’ve learned in the school house so far SSG. It has definitely been an interesting experience so far. Thank you for the insight.
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Get good/stay good at PT. you’ll be healed to a high standard as a “support guy”. All the SENIOR leadership for signal detachmenT (SIGDET) (1SG and you) are special forces officers and NCOs. You’ll likely need to get security+ Soon after arriving. Get your paperwork in order to submit for TS.
Be prepared to use ANYTHING that is communications, while becoming an absolute SME (subject matter expert) in SATCOM. By the time you’re a specialist you’re expected to be able to conduct any comms in your own. Take any and all opportunities to practice with any radio/antenna/baseband system available. If you’re in a SIGDET your job will be to supplement 18Es as a communications SME. You will program switches and routers, handle comsec, load radios, build HF antennas, fix phone and computer issues, communicate with various NECs and HUBs.
The moment you become a “well I’m a 25S, so thats not my job” kind of guy, you’ll lose respect as a special operations communicator. The more you can do, the more you bring to the table, the more opportunities you’ll have. I’ve sent my 25 series to ranger school, air assault, sniper school, jumpmaster school, some went to selection to become SF qualified.
Be prepared to attend CCNA, Security+, CEH, Non standard Comms course, CISSP, Network+.
You are part of the team, People who wear green berets and have all the badges and tabs are people just like you. They have to learn stuff and practice soft skills to become proficient. Take pride in your ability to be the master of your craft and be an asset to the community!
-7 years in 7th SFG as a 25S
Be prepared to use ANYTHING that is communications, while becoming an absolute SME (subject matter expert) in SATCOM. By the time you’re a specialist you’re expected to be able to conduct any comms in your own. Take any and all opportunities to practice with any radio/antenna/baseband system available. If you’re in a SIGDET your job will be to supplement 18Es as a communications SME. You will program switches and routers, handle comsec, load radios, build HF antennas, fix phone and computer issues, communicate with various NECs and HUBs.
The moment you become a “well I’m a 25S, so thats not my job” kind of guy, you’ll lose respect as a special operations communicator. The more you can do, the more you bring to the table, the more opportunities you’ll have. I’ve sent my 25 series to ranger school, air assault, sniper school, jumpmaster school, some went to selection to become SF qualified.
Be prepared to attend CCNA, Security+, CEH, Non standard Comms course, CISSP, Network+.
You are part of the team, People who wear green berets and have all the badges and tabs are people just like you. They have to learn stuff and practice soft skills to become proficient. Take pride in your ability to be the master of your craft and be an asset to the community!
-7 years in 7th SFG as a 25S
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
*held* to higher standard.
1SG and *UP*.
Conduct comms *on* your own.
No editing posts on the phone version of rallypint...
1SG and *UP*.
Conduct comms *on* your own.
No editing posts on the phone version of rallypint...
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
Also, i have never been assigned to a Group Support Battalion, only to an SF Battalion. Also, every group is a bit different, experiences may vary... good luck!
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SSG(P) (Join to see) thank you for the amazing insight. Still waiting for the official go ahead, hoping to hear from them soon. I’ll do my best to be a SME, however the material they teach at Fort Gordon is not so great. Group seems like it is offering everything I want out of my military experience, I’ll do whatever I can to contribute to the team and help the mission succeed. Thank you again for your time and knowledge!
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MSG Dan Castaneda I feel privileged just to have the opportunity to work with SF. I’ve always looked up to them, this is basically a dream come true for me. I’ll give them my all.
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Direct quote from my former boss, SF BN XO at the time and current Deputy Chief of Staff of USASOC, "Mike, I don't care how well you can shoot, run or how many pushups you can do, I want you to focus on being the best Signal Officer you can possibly be while you are here." Learn your job to the best of your ability. Focus on doing the basics well. Find a mentor and ask a lot of questions. It doesn't take talent or intelligence to work hard, be on time or do what you say you are going to do. SF is a small community and if you build a solid reputation, you can spend a lot of your career there. Good luck and congrats on being selected. DOL!
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MSG Dan Castaneda
LTC (Join to see) that was great advise given to you sir. Mastering the basics, is what makes us “Special.”
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