Signal Officer

Branch: 
Signal Corps
CMF: 
25O
MOS Details
Major Duties: 

A Signal Corps Officer, then, must be an expert in planning, installing, integrating, operating and maintaining the Army's voice, data and information systems, services and resources. Signal Officers must be highly intelligent, forward-thinking and have a complete knowledge of these various technologies.

A Signal Corps Lieutenant has the following responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute all aspects of communication on missions, both during combat and peacetime.
  • Understand tactical decision making and the Signal Officer's role as a leader in a combined arms or joint-force environment.
  • Coordinate employment of Signal Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.

As a Signal Corps Captain you will have the following additional responsibilities:

  • Commanding and controlling company-sized Signal units (200-300 Soldiers).
  • Coordinate employment of Signal Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
  • Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Signal missions.
  • Instruct Signal skills at service schools and combat training centers.
  • Serve as an Engineer advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Other Qualifications: 
  • MUST be an officer
  • Must complete Signal Officer Basic Course (SOBC).
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