I trained for strategic and have been nothing but tactical with one strategic staff position. Haha. Army MOS 25P Microwave Systems Operator/Maintainer. I juked the system, it will set me back a few years getting my E-7, but I get to chill for a few years first. If you're married and move your spouse there you'll get to live off post and have a POV(car, truck, tricycle, etc). There is a second course some of them take that keeps them at Fort Gordon even longer. I was trained as Strategic, and am now in a tactical unit. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. edit: Thanks for the responses everyone! These soldiers install, maintain, and operate microwave communications systems. I shit you not, it is really that easy. We do not get training or federal holidays off. Happens to the 25S as well. 25P here...I reclassed from 25F (31F when I came in) a few years ago. If your going signal go 25B or 25S, they have more options for duty stations and more options when you get out... Oh and points almost never drop, so promotions are few and far between... Well thats my mos out of basic, I wanted a job that dealt with tech but i would take a combat mos. How am I there? If you really kick ass in the schoolhouse they can send you to 1Charlie school where you become a satellite controller and can oversee satellite traffic from all sites accessing your bird. Source(s): 31P Microwave Systems Operator Maintainer (Converts to MOS 25P in Oct 04) Major duties. • MOS Credentialing • Financial Readiness / eBenefits / Budget Soldier Initial Phase • Self Assessment Life Cycle 0 - 1 Years • IDP in ACT (SLC) • First Duty Station / Home Station Drill Touch Point AR 600-81 • First Year Touch Point MOS that we take: 25 C, F, L, N, Q, and Ws. A cryptologic analyst (MOS 35P) in the U.S. Army identifies foreign language communications using signals equipment. The day to day of a sierra falls in line with other day to day signal jobs like 25N, 25B, 25U, 25Q. Get up at around 0530, Shit, shower and shave. The importance of this job is crucial, especially important in combat situations in foreign countries, where the ability to understand communications in … Complete 3 inventories, conduct PMCSs on my equipment, maintain the log of all calls throughout the day and by 1845 give a shift change brief then go home. It may be JNN work, or satellite trailer work, a combination of the two, or none of the above. I will work wed and Thurs but have Fri, Sat and Sunday off. Army MOS 25P Microwave Systems Operator/Maintainer. There's plenty to do around Ft. Gordon if you're willing to explore. If any current or future 25 series MOS would like to ask more, feel free. That's working at a fixed site and working with a whole lot more equipment than you'll find in the standard tactical SATCOM shelter and usually have much more traffic to deal with than a tactical unit. Welcome to the Army. Like anything else in Signal, be prepared to be able to take on anything with electricity running through it, especially if you're in an S6 shop. This is a bit subjective, I was a 25S and I performed the duties of a 25B when deployed to Iraq. Possible MOS change to 25D, what should I do before training to get ahead of the curb? The guy was put into the supply room and armory with the 92Ys. So even with my current MOS they could put me doing another job? Repair and maintain small weapons to large missiles as a Small Arms/Artillery Repairer. For 3 months I will be on Day shift, then for 3 months I will be on nights. I have been in a few P slots but have never touched anything remotely related to what they teach you in AIT. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. In the Army, the military occupational specialty (MOS) code 25P identifies microwave systems operator-maintainers. However, HRC doesn't care about that when they put you on assignment. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. They also work with associated antennas, multiplexing and communications security equipment. Experience in the business of the Signals Corps gives personnel invaluable training and job skills in the civilian business market. I'm deployed in a Signal BN right now. They offered me 25p and i took because it got me out faster, what can I expect. I shit you not, it is really that easy. Your daily life will vary greatly depending on what kind of unit you are sent to. Step one, do not have any bad credit. Signal soldiers have to be pretty versatile. After AIT, I'm not sure what you guys do, we've got two sierras and they just do the same job as the papas. Some great 37X shrimp. We have strategic and tactical sides as well (the AIT class gets split up half way through AIT). plus I got airborne will make a diff. When I reclassed, I asked several - never got the same answer twice. 25P is who fixes your radio when it is broken. It all depends which side of the schoolhouse you fall into. Went to Rhineharts once on their dozen-shrimp-for-$3.00 day and got three dozen shrimp... Bad idea. because thats probably what im gonna go into after the army. He gave us office supplies we needed. In my current unit, the 25Ps work in IMO (computer helpdesk) or C&E (fixing commo equipment). He gave us office supplies we needed. Seems to be a recurring theme. Ability to read, comprehend, and clearly enunciate English. The Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer installs, operates and maintains microwave communication systems and technical control equipment. Signal is a pretty safe MOS, but with all MOS's safety is not guaranteed. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Answer and direct calls for/to the POTUS. It is usually shift work with 12 hour shifts. Our unit had no need for his MOS so we gave him an MOS we needed, even though he claimed 25p. An SSG BNCOC graduate from MOS 25C, 25F, 25L, 25N, 25Q, 25P, 25S, or 25U. I'm not a 25S, but from what I have seen from having a couple in my Platoon are, expect to be cross trained. Describes job duties for Army MOS 25P Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer. We had a 25P in our unit, btw i was in a ADA unit. This goes on all year. And other random stuff. The guy was put into the supply room and armory with the 92Ys. Kind of use them for multipurpose stuff because they are good at fixing a lot of strange stuff. Make sure to try Rhineharts while you are there. Next week i will work Monday and Tuesday, will have off Wednesday and Thursday, but then work Friday Saturday and Sunday. You should be on a JNN team, but you could just as easily end up on a CPN team working with the stacks if there are manning issues. Just enlisted into dep as a 25s. Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25P, Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer: PULHES: 212221 Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy Required ASVAB Score: EL: 107 Enlistment Bonus: Level 5 Security Clearance: Secret U.S. I love my job! If any current or future 25 series MOS would like to ask more, feel free. MILITARY POLICE – Protecting the lives and property on Army installations is the job of the Military Police MOS community. Step 3, apply. 27 votes, 49 comments. Especially in line units. This has proved to be true. Also - the track (tactical or strategic) means little. If I were deployed Could I volunteer to do combat related stuff? So will I learn about networking at AIT? This week i will have Mon and Tuesday off. These soldiers are responsible for almost all technical aspects of satellite equipment installation and operations, including configuring and alignment. I had the weirdest dreams of my whole life that night. The AIT for 25P is usually 26 weeks long and that normally would be a PCS move in which you and your child could join him at his school. People searching for MOS 25S Civilian Jobs found the articles, information, and resources on this page helpful. This means nothing bad against you. Nodal Network System Operator-Maintainers repair and maintain internet and telephone lines for the Army. Hey all, you might remember me as the person asking about my competition in MECCAP. They are responsible for all 20/30 level maintenance of communications hardware. Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25B, Information Technology Specialist: PULHES: 212221 Physical Demands Rating: very heavy Required ASVAB Score: ST: 95 Enlistment Bonus: None Security Clearance: Secret U.S. It is quite possible for me to get into the program, but I like having a plan B, C, & D. $31K - … Several recruits arrive at Fort Gordon with the ambition of becoming an Information Technology Specialist (MOS 25B). It's easy! Enjoy Fort Gordon, you are going to be there for quite a while! If you're tactical, you'll probably end up in a line unit and work with a JNN team or on a AN-93, AN-85, or a Phoenix terminal. Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25M, Multimedia Illustrator: PULHES: 222221 Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy Required ASVAB Score: ST: 91 & EL: 93 Enlistment Bonus: None Security Clearance: Secret U.S. Note that I am addressing jobs for enlisted people as only enlisted have MOS. The microwave systems operator-maintainer supervises, installs, operates, and maintains microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and … I went through basic with a few Sierras(I'm a Fox), I'm 4 months into my first unit they still have 6 months to a year left of training to do. In the Army, the Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer, which is military occupational specialty (MOS) 25N, plays a key communications role. They will install, operate, and perform maintenance on equipment and devices and transfer data between information processing systems as well as troubleshoot computerized equipment for hardware and software malfunctions. I know I am late to the party, but you will find that us E-6s always show up late and bitch if you do. Sierra here. Edit to add: Since you are MOS-T, take a look at 35L. The other side is strategic SATCOM. Points for e5 are generally low. I currently work at the Secure Switchboard for the White House. Being they ran their systems with 14E they made him live out his career working in the orderly room. The u/B-Mos80 community on Reddit. MOS 25P—Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer. Rhineharts is a great place though! I tagged along on more than a couple of mounted patrols while trying to get from point A to point B during my time in Iraq. Our 25Ps are the HHC and have their own tent. All Signal MOS things boil down to either strategic or tactical assignments. Citizenship: Required AIT Length / Location: 10 weeks, 3 days at Ft Gordon, Georgia I juked the system, it will set me back a few years getting my E-7, but I get to chill for a few years first. Became a 25P for the bonus but have never been slotted to do the job. edit: I'd like to add that I've seen sierras do jobs like working on the "floor" controlling a lot of satellite stuff (at hubs in landstuhl or other places like Qatar). Like the others said - there is no real description for it. They fix other components on large signal assembeldges that we are capable of fixing. They're also tasked with conducting performance tests and performing quality control tests on circuits, trunk groups, systems, and ancillary equipment. None of them did their job. I appreciate it. Our unit had no need for his MOS so we gave him an MOS we needed, even though he claimed 25p. At AIT you'll be on restricted privileges for the first 2-4 weeks, then they'll bump you up so you can wear civies and go off post on the weekends. Remember, I will not answer anything sensitive or classified. ;). Our schedule is a 2 week rotation. As a Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer / Integrator, you’ll make sure we can always find, know, and never lose the enemy by making sure the equipment used by the Military Intelligence Soldiers, including computers and networks, is kept in top working condition. We had a 25P in our unit, btw i was in a ADA unit. MOS that we take: 25 C, F, L, N, Q, and Ws. I'd recommend it, especially since it comes with a TS clearance and gives you credentials that really help with getting a job with contractors on the outside. The agency takes more, but my shop only takes those. Plus my bonus was pretty righteous. Microwave systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating and maintaining microwave communications systems. Care to enlighten the rest of us as to what 25P is? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. There is a lengthy list of possible duties for soldiers in this job. A SSG i know was a 14J in a Patriot unit. Security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award of MOS. It is microwave systems or operator maintainer,I would work with radar and radios. An "average day" for me is as follows. Whatever you do, avoid 35T. MOS 25M—Multimedia Illustrator. You'll either see everyone with a pulse get promoted (which has its down sides), or it can be comparatively hard for an intel MOS. Are you wondering how to get this job? We have Specialist in our organization that after AIT only spent one year at their first duty station, never deployed and came to work with us. They control traffic, help prevent crime, respond to emergencies on and off base as well as enforce the military laws and regulations. You may never make E-5, and you may never even do your job in training past IET, let alone in the context of a meaningful mission. Head to Savannah, Charlston, or Atlanta for the weekends! I've been one for 5 years now, never done the job. This role is great for anyone interested in telecommunications. Do not process, store, or transmit any Personally Identifiable Information (PII), UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO or CLASSIFIED information on … Definitely take it. I've worked as a 25S, 25B, and currently 42A. I'm a 25S. That's a strategic assignment. Duties of MOS 25S . Citizenship: Required AIT Length / Location: 13 weeks, 1 day at Ft Meade, Maryland Officers have branches and Areas of Concentration (AOC). Either way, I would want to do either of those jobs; the importance of radios to Signal is fading. Network Switching Systems Operator / Maintainer (MOS 25F) duty description, required ASVAB score and security clearance, physical requirements, and … The security accreditation level of this site is UNCLASSIFIED and below. Duties of MOS 25B . In Korea, they worked in Company Operations, and some worked for the NEC. I'm interested in the daily life of one, could anyone tell me about it? Can anyone tell me about first hand experience in being 25P? 25B (sysadmin) or 25N (networking) are the only interesting Signal MOS's, and are your best bet to pick up Cyber skills or civilian skills. Welcome to the Army. How am I there? Step 2, do not get into trouble. Satellite Communication Systems Operator / Maintainer (MOS 25S) duty description, required ASVAB score and security clearance, physical requirements, and available enlistment bonus are … The agency takes more, but my shop only takes those. My experience in AIT was "here is the microwave radio - you are not allowed to touch it - lets talk about routers!" I've talked to a bunch of 25S in my unit that are in the same situation. Not a terrible place to be, though. Tactical guys have a traditional schedule, go into the field for training, perform motorpool maintenance, and do all the other wonderful soldier things. You will most likely be assigned to a team and you will be responsible for your own part. Someone recently reached out to me and asked me for some advice, I decided to share this with you all, maybe someone will … With this MOS you'll most likely be stationed in a signal unit, and that could take you anywhere in the US Army ma'am. They fix all the broken stuff in theater that we recieve from other units. If you're interested in technology, you'll like the baseband side of networking. I've worked with a number of 25P soldiers. MOS 25B—Information Technology Specialist. If you get into 551 Bravo enjoy screaming BLACK KNIGHTS all the fucking time. Must remain eligible to receive security access to TOP SECRET to maintain MOS. I am a 25P. Citizenship: Required AIT Length / Location: 19 weeks, 4 days at Ft Gordon, Georgia Don't expect to do any microwave transmission stuff. Bunch of cocks is what those guys were. Again I must stress that the Signal world is very versatile. Those will almost always get turned in and we just get a new one. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Put on my suit and tie and arrive to work by 0645. Learn more at goarmy.com. MOS 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer Distributed by Tubemogul. Click now to find out if the role is right for you. Know anyone who does it? That one guy on top of the hill adjusting an antenna is a pretty nice target to some. I don't know what the papas do. If you're motivated, it's easy to get promoted. That being said, there are some discussions about merging 25P and 25Q. But it's not radios. The Sierras I worked with on the daily were with me in a tactical unit. No credit history is better than a phone bill you still owe on from 2003. 25P microwave systems repair/maintainer.