Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S)

Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainers (MOS 25S) make sure that the lines of communication remain up and running.

The responsibility of handling communications in the U.S. Army is extremely important.

An Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S) focuses on multi-channel satellite communications for the entire Army.

Education, Qualifications, Training and Duty Stations

25s mos army — Army Satellite Communication System Operators/Maintainers (MOS 25S) take care of multi-channel satellite systems. Image: Army.com

The role an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer requires technical skills since you will work multi-channel satellite communications.

As a result, there is some necessary education, requirements, and training demanded by the U.S. Army to become 25S MOS.

Education

The first step for those interested in making a career in the U.S. Army is to complete high school or receive a GED.

The Army requires a GED or a High School diploma to enlist, so be sure to have one of those before even approaching an Army recruiter.

You will also need to have complete a year of high school algebra and science for MOS 25S.

Third, you will need to complete the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

In order to get considered for the position of an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S) you will need to complete a score of Electronics (EL): 117 on the ASVAB.

Qualifications

After completing the ASVAB you need to meet other requirements toward becoming 25S MOS.

The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) requires secret security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Consequently, you will be subjected to an in-depth investigation regarding your character and financial background.

A history of alcohol or drug abuse could potentially disqualify you from becoming MOS 25S.

Recruits must also have normal color vision.

The Army mentions that if you are interested in becoming an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer it helps, yet is not mandatory to have an interest in communications equipment and satellite systems.

The ability to perform well under pressure and thrive in a team environment will also suit you well in MOS 25S.

Training

All new Army recruits start out at boot camp, or Basic Combat Training, which lasts 10 weeks.

Those that survive move forward with Advanced Individual Training, or AIT.

It takes 18 weeks to complete MOS training for an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer.

Training will take place at Fort Gordon in Georgia.

You will learn the following skills training for 25S MOS:

How to use various types of communications equipment.
How to work with codes related to communications.
The ability to perform maintenance and care of communications equipment.

Duty Stations

Those serving in the Army as an MOS 25S can expect to be potentially based at one of the following duty stations:

Inside the Continental US (CONUS)

Ft. Aberdeen
Ft. Belvoir, VA
Ft. Benning, GA
Ft. Bliss, TX
Ft. Bragg, NC
Ft. Campbell, KY
Ft. Carson, CO
Ft. Detrick, MD
Ft. Drum, NY
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Ft. Gordon, GA
Homestead AFB, FL
Ft. Hood, TX
Ft. Huachuca, AZ
Ft. Hunter, CA
Ft. Lewis, WA
MacDill AFB, FL
Ft. Meade, MD
Ft. Peterson, CO
Ft. Polk, LA
Ft. Riley, KS
Ft. Roberts, CA
Ft. Sill, OK
Ft. Stewart, GA

Outside the Continental US (OCONUS)

Ft. Richardson, AK
Ft. Wainwright, AK
Ft. Greely, AK
Daumerie, Belgium
Mons, Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cuba
Ansbach, Germany
Grafenwoehr, Germany
Hohenfels, Germany
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Katterbach, Germany
Kleber, Germany
Landstuhl, Germany
Miesau, Germany
Mohringen, Germany
Panzer, Germany
Patch, Germany
Ramstein, Germany
Rhine, Germany
Smith, Germany
Sembach, Germany
Wiesbaden, Germany
Vilseck, Germany
Guam
Hickam, Hi
Honolulu, Hi
Schofield, Hi
Shafter, Hi
Smith, Hi
Wheeler, Hi
Naples, Italy
Vicenza,Italy
Kadena, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
Sagami, Japan
Torii, Japan
Yokota, Japan
Zama, Japan
Carroll, Korea
Casey, South Korea
Coiner, South Korea
Henry, South Korea
Hovey, South Korea
Humphreys, South Korea
Osan, South Korea
Red Cloud, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Stanley, South Korea
Walker, South Korea
Yongsan, South Korea
Arifjan, Kuwait
Doha, Kuwait
Brunssum, Netherlands
Sayliyah, Qatar

What does an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer Do?

army satellite communications operator — MOS 25S are part of a diverse communications team that services the Army. Image: Army.com

It doesn’t get more hands-on than the position of an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S).

You have the direct responsibility of keeping communications lines up and running.

Therefore, you will install, operate, maintain, and repair strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communications.

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Satellite Communications

The work that an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer performs is critical to intelligence-gathering operations.

Technology is becoming more and more sophisticated therefore making the job duties and responsibilities of MOS 25S more intense.

If you like a technical challenge than you will likely thrive in MOS 25S where you are tasked with protecting U.S. Army communications.

The primary way you do this is through installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing multi-channel satellite communications.

Performance Tests

In addition to configuring and alignment, an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S) will also test communications.

Conducting performance tests and performing quality control tests will help ensure that communications equipment is reliable when needed the most.

Quality control tests can include everything from checking circuits to trunk groups to systems and ancillary equipment.

Maintenance

Soldiers that work MOS 25S are responsible for doing preventive maintenance on communications equipment, vehicles, and power generators.

A central part of the job duties involves identifying and reporting any electronic jamming of Army equipment.

The work is very complex and multifaceted, requiring a brain that is willing to take on extreme technical challenges.

You may get assigned to provide technical guidance and assistance to subordinates.

System and Equipment Paperwork

Lastly, an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer will prepare system and equipment related forms and reports.

The paperwork is necessary to have records of what maintenance was performed and where.

What does an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer make?

army 25s operator — Your monthly salary in the Army includes an outstanding benefits package. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Pay in the U.S. Army is based on military rank and years of service.

Your total compensation also includes housing, medical, food, vacation, and special pay.

Pay Grade	Rank	Abbreviation	Minimum Monthly Pay
E-1 +4 months	Private	PVT	$1,917.60
E-2	Private Second Class	PV2	$2,149.20
E-3	Private First Class	PFC	$2,259.90
E-4	Specialist	SPC	$2,503.50
E-4	Corporal	CPL	$2,503.50
E-5	Sergeant	SGT	$2,730.30
E-6	Staff Sergeant	SSG	$2,980.50
E-7	Sergeant First Class	SFC	$3,445.80
E-8	Master Sergeant	MSG	$4,957.20
E-8	First Sergeant	1SG	$4,957.20
E-9	Sergeant Major	SGM	$6,055.50
E-9	Command Sergeant Major	CSM	$6,055.50
E-9	Sergeant Major of the Army	SMA	$6,055.50

Benefits

The U.S. Army has several benefits included with a monthly salary:

Medical Insurance
Vacation Time
Special Pay
Retirement
Housing: Allowances for living expenses, utilities, and maintenance.
Food: Allowance for the on-base dining hall and access to tax-free department and grocery stores.
Education: Army members can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus annual stipend for living expenses.

Job Reviews

There are very few job reviews specially related to the role of an Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S).

However, Indeed.com has a great assortment of job reviews related to serving the U.S. Army.

Additionally, you can find available satellite communication systems operator/maintainer jobs on sites like ZipRecruiter.com once you decide to leave the U.S. Military.

Civilian Job Opportunities

Though the work performed by an Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (25S MOS) is mostly specific to the Army, there are skills that translate to the civilian job market.

Those that leave the military as MOS 25S often pursue jobs like repairing electronics for industrial and commercial equipment.

Some also work as radio mechanics or install telecommunications equipment.

Summary

An Army Satellite Communication System Operator/Maintainer (MOS 25S) is responsible for the operations of multi-channel satellite communications.

It is a very complex and sophisticated MOS yet is rewarding for those that enjoy new challenges and problem solving.

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