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Electronic Warfare Specialist - 29E


  • Active/Reserve:Active Duty
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The electronic warfare specialist advises and assists the commander on electronic warfare operations. This person makes use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and defeat the enemy through planning, coordination, integration, and execution of electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and electronic support (ES).

Job Duties

  • Planning and execution of electronic warfare operations
  • Targeting adversary's electronic systems
  • Defeat adversary's electronic systems

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for Electronic Warfare Specialist requires 9 weeks Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions. Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Radio wave theory
  • Planning and execution of Electronic Warfare operations
  • Determining proper frequencies

    • Helpful Skills

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Perform strenuous physical activities
  • Interest in computers and technology

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • Surveillance & Communications (SC) : 100, Electronics (EL) : 100, Skilled Technical (ST) : 100

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time.

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