Overview
The Signal Officer leads the Signal Corps, which is responsible for the Army's entire system of communication. Signal Officers plan and execute all aspects of communication on a mission and are critical to the Army's continued success.
Job duties
- Maintain the Army's voice, data and information systems
- Make tactical decisions
- Coordinate employment of signal Soldiers at all levels of command
Training
Job training for a Signal Officer requires completion of the Signal Officer Basic Course, where you learn the skills and operational aspects that are used in the Signal Corps.
Helpful skills
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to bear numerous responsibilities
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. Being an officer in the Army National Guard is closely related to holding a managerial position in a corporation.
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Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-09-19
