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Average Rating: -
Average Duration: 2.3 -
Designation: 2621 -
Number Employed: 453 -
Category: Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare -
Average Age: 22
Communications Signals Collection Operators/Analysts exploit every phase of communications signals and digital network systems by engaging in collection, processing, exploitation, and analysis. Additional skills include planning, coordinating, and executing operations from start to finish while utilizing both program of record equipment as well as commercially acquired equipment and field-expedient antennas and the maintenance thereof. Operators must perform communications electronic signals search missions, record of intercept of signals using electronic means, measure, classify, and evaluate signals.
| Age | 17-28 |
| Citizenship Required | Citizen or Green Card |
| Minimum Duration | 4 years |
| High School Diploma | Preferred |
| GED Accepted | Yes (limited) |
| Minimum ASVAB (AFQT) | ~31 |
| Waivers Available | Moderate |
| Drug History Waivers | Possible |
| Tattoo Policy | Strict |
| Face/Neck Tattoos | No |
| Hand Tattoos | Limited |
| Height Requirement | ~58–78 in |
| Weight Standards | Yes |
| Medical Exam (MEPS) | Required |
| Vision Standards | Moderate |
| Security Clearance Jobs | Some |
| Physical Fitness Test | PFT/CFT |
| Basic Training Length | ~13 weeks |
| Basic Training Difficulty | Very High |
| Deployment Frequency | High |
| Combat Job Availability | High |
| Technical Jobs | Medium |
| Overseas Bases | Many |
| Signing Bonuses | Moderate |
| Women in Combat Roles | Yes |
| Job Selection Process | Often assigned |
| Promotion Speed | Fast |
| Branch Culture | Warrior Culture |
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