Signal Support Systems Specialist (Must Qualify for Clearance)

Becoming a Signal Support Systems Specialist in the United States Army requires an enlistment in either the Army (full-time) or Army Reserve (part-time). Prior to your first duty assignment you will be required to complete 9 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT), immediately followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at one of the Army's training locations. The location listed reflects only the location of your AIT. Your permanent duty location will be determined by the needs of the Army. During AIT you will learn specific skills required to perform effectively in your day-to-day mission. Some of your duties will include, but are not limited to installing, employing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and assisting users with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices; installing antennas and antenna fields; integrating Signal systems and networks; performing unit level maintenance on authorized Signal equipment and associated electronic devices; trains and provides technical assistance to users of Signal equipment.