SIGNAL CORPS SCHOOL

Communications: Integral To The Army's Success

With information dissemination management becoming the new frontier of defense, the Army Signal Corps couldn't be more relevant today. The Army's Signal Corps supplies information systems and worldwide networks for the Army, the Department of Defense and allied nations in coalition operations.

Signal Corps Soldiers develop the technical skills necessary to automate, transmit and receive voice and data information to keep the Army informed and ready to respond.

areas of study

During AIT at Signal Corps School, you will gain the basic knowledge and hands-on skills to perform within one of three areas:

information systems operations

This training focuses on performing duties that pertain to computer operations and maintenance activities.

signal (communications) operations

This training focuses on operating and maintaining tactical and strategic transmission and switching equipment, network control facilities, single and multi-channel high frequency radio systems, and maintenance of tactical and defense satellite communication systems.

visual information operations

This training focuses on radio and television equipment repair, multimedia graphics illustration, and still, motion and video photography documentation.

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Information Technology Specialist (25B)

Information technology specialists are responsible for maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems/operations.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer (25L)

Cable systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for the maintenance of cable/wire communications systems, communication security devices and other associated equipment. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer (25P)

Microwave systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating and maintaining microwave communications systems. They also work with associated antennas, multiplexing and communications security equipment.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer (25Q)

A multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer works directly on equipment that communicates through more than one channel. They are responsible for the maintenance check of these devices, antennas and associated equipment.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer (25S)

Satellite communication systems operator-maintainers are responsible for making sure that the lines of communication are always up and running. They maintain the multichannel satellite communications for the entire Army.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U)

Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Combat Documentation / Production Specialist (25V)

Combat documentation/production specialists are primarily responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer (25R)

A visual information equipment operator-maintainer is responsible for installing, operating, maintaining and performing unit and higher levels of maintenance on visual information equipment and systems.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
Multimedia Illustrator (25M)

Multimedia illustrators are primarily responsible for operating multimedia-imaging equipment in order to produce visual displays and documents. They produce graphic artwork that is used in Army publications, signs, charts, posters, television and motion picture productions.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None