0627 - Satellite Transmissions System Operator

Summary

Satellite Transmissions System Operators install, operate and maintain various wideband satellite communication terminals operating in the AEHF, KU, KA, X, and L bands.

Marines will be trained to operate complex satellite systems to integrate communication networks and enable command and control.

Operators will be familiar with spectrum analyzing tools, specialized computer hardware/software programs, transmission security (TRANSEC), and communications security (COMSEC).

Skill progression training for Staff Sergeant through Corporal is the Transmissions Supervisor Course located at Camp Pendleton (M10BNPB), Camp Lejeune (M03BNPG), and Okinawa (M22BNP4) at the Regional Communications Training Centers.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Must have normal color vision.

Complete the Basic Communications Course (M09KJT1).

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must possess a CL score of 100 or EL score of 100 or higher.

Requirements

Complete the Wideband Satellite Communication System Operator Course (M09DR31), Communication Training Battalion, Twentynine Palms, CA.

POI CID

M09KJT1, M0925U1, M09DR31

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (i), Communications Training and Readiness Manual.

See Marine Corps Cool Program: http://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc.

Space Planning and Waveform Integration Officer, 0620.

Transmissions System Operator, 0621.

Transmissions Chief, 0629.

Spectrum Manager, 0648.

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer, 2651.

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