Marine Corps Special Communications Collection Analyst

Marine Corps Special Communications Collection AnalystMarine Corps Special Communications Collection AnalystIn the Marines, special communications signals collection analysts use every phase of communications to intercept and gesangsknstler signals that can be turned into intelligence against enemy forces. Its a highly technical job that requires a fair amount of specialized training and a good deal of patience to be successful. But its a job thats crucial to the Marine Corps intelligence gathering operations. This job is open to Marines between the ranks of private and gunnery sergeant. Its considered a primary military occupational specialty (MOS) and is categorized as MOS 2621. Duties of MarineSpecial Communications Collection Analysts These Marines plan, coordinate and determine the location and any logistical needs for setting up operational antenna fields. They oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of the required equipment and facilities. MOS 2621 must perfo rm communications electronic signals search missions, record the intercept of signals using electronic means andmeasure, classify and evaluate the signals. Before they begin work in this job, these Marines must be familiar with communications intercept receivers, specialized computer hardware and software programs, and wideband converters. Theyll use these in the process of collecting, recording, analyzing and supporting computerized network operations missions and reporting on a wide variety of intercepted communications signals. Secondary duties and tasks involve aspects of transmission security (TRANSEC), communications security (COMSEC), and direction-finding (DF) operations. Training as a MarineSpecial Communications CollectionAnalyst All Marines complete basic training (otherwise known as boot camp) either at Recruit Training Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina or in San Diego, California. After boot camp, Marines assigned to MOS 2621 take courses at the Marine Detachme nts at Naval Air Station Corry Station in Pensacola Florida, and Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas. Marines assigned MOS 2621 will receive training in power supply operations, equipment prime mover operations, and vehicle maintenance procedures. MOS 2621 Sergeant Duties The duties and task for MOS 2621 increase at the rank of sergeant and above and will include encompassing communications intelligence analysis and product reporting along supervisory tasks related to intelligence gatherings and functions. This MOS will be assigned and voided only by the authority of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Prior to, or in conjunction with being promoted to sergeant, Marines will receive formal schooling in signals/traffic analysis and reporting procedures. Qualifying as a MarineSpecial Communications CollectionAnalyst To be eligible for this job, you need a score of at least 100 on the general technical (GT) section of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (A SVAB) tests. Since youre handling highly sensitive information in this job, youll also have to be eligible for a top-secret security clearance from the Department of Defense. This involves an extensive background check of your finances and character, and a history of drug or alcohol abuse may be disqualifying. Candidates for this job also must be eligiblefor access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on aSingle Scope hintergrund Investigation(SSBI). You also have to complete the Communications Signals Collection and Processing Course and must be a U.S. citizen.