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17E Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist

As an Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist, you will become an expert in a high-tech, cutting-edge field that places you at the forefront of modern warfare. You will be critical to national security as you protect our forces and manage the electromagnetic spectrum environment. This includes radio, cellular, satellite communications, GPS, and radar systems.

ASVABSC 105 and EL 105 and ST 105

Training10 weeks of Basic Training + 28 weeks of Advanced Individual Training

Physical demandsModerate

ClearanceEligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance. Clearance eligibility is not guaranteed and assignment requirements can change.

What the job involves

Typical duties

As an Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist, you will become an expert in a high-tech, cutting-edge field that places you at the forefront of modern warfare.
You will be critical to national security as you protect our forces and manage the electromagnetic spectrum environment.
This includes radio, cellular, satellite communications, GPS, and radar systems.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Electronic & MechanicalTactical OperationsElectromagnetic Warfare & SpectrumPlanning and OrganizingEnjoy physical workEffectively use computersWorking as a team

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 6–18 semester hours.

EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (28 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

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