Chief Signal NCO

Overview

The Chief Signal NCO plans, coordinates and directs the installation, operation, maintenance and management of integrated C2 telecommunications and information management networks.

Job duties

• Write Command and Control Communications policy
• Provide technical advice and assistance to commanders, staff and subordinate units
• Coordinate Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters
• Perform Signal staff and senior operations NCO functions, to include writing policy, procedures, operations plans, orders and reports
• Use computers to control and monitor network status in an operational environment
• Develop battlefield Signal operations plans in support of organizations at battalion and higher levels, and for Joint and Combined Commands and activities

Training

A Chief Signal NCO is proficient in performing the duties of a 25S, 25U and 25W MOS. They must also complete the CMF 25 Senior Leaders Course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Signal School, unless a waiver of formal training is granted by the Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School.

Helpful skills

• Knowledge of high-tech telecommunications and computer networking
• Leadership
• Clear writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member

Civilian career relevance

Your experience and knowledge in this area can lead to employment in businesses as computer and information systems managers, information technology project managers, and telecommunications technology managers.