Initial Training Overview:
Training for this MOS consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, followed by 43 weeks, 4 days of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Additional Training Information:
Specific formal training opportunities for this MOS, including advanced training courses available at specific points of the soldier's career, can be found on the
Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Web Site.
Restrictions:
During Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), the Army limits a soldier's personal freedom, using a "Phase System," which grants increased freedom, based upon phase of training. For details, see
Army Training Phase Restrictions.
Training Details:
Designed to train soldiers to perform entry level maintenance tasks associated with IEW equipment and systems; soldiers are introduced to electricity and advanced electronic theory, advanced concept and troubleshooting theory which includes basic and advanced computer concepts and advanced troubleshooting skills using the Army's most advanced IEW systems. Includes basic analog and digital electronics; communications theory (receivers, recorders, and multiplexing/de-multiplexing; transmission line repair techniques; computer architecture/operating systems fundamentals; automated messaging; network operations/troubleshooting; theory of operation and troubleshooting techniques for Transmitters/Transceivers (AN/TLQ-17A, AN/TLQ-17, AN/TLQ-40, AN/TLQ-63), Imagery Analysis (AN/TSQ-179(CGS)), Multi-subsystems (GRCS)and (PROPHET). EW/Intercept Systems maintenance concepts for organizational, direct and general support maintenance.
