Comparison of Communication Operators around the world.

[Intoxicated_Ant]

Hey guys, i'm soon going to be a Communications Operator in the Australian Army and i was wondering, what is the equivalent to this position in other countries, and how they differ or compare in any aspect. The duties of a Communications Operator in the Australian army are listed on the defence web site as:

• Provide CIS services ranging from Combat Net Radio, messaging, signals despatch services, comsec procedures, cryptographic services and frequency management.
• Operate in a combat net radio detachment, combat net radio retransmission detachment, cover radio and teletype detachment, communication centre detachment, Medport detachment, combat net radio interface detachment or strategic communications centre.

And is described as:

The Operator Specialist Communications is a soldier who operates a variety of communications equipment in a variety of environments. They can be found supporting the infantry, working on foot or from Landrovers and armoured vehicles as well as supporting the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) and the Commandos. Operators can work on Naval vessels manning the Ships Army Detachments, communicating into global communications networks. They also work with aviation units providing the special communications required for ground to air operations.

Operators communicate using a wide range of radios, from hand held short range devices to global satellite systems. Hand held and desk top data terminals and other specialised communications equipment, designed for specific tasks, is also used. Whatever location, deployment or task, Operator Specialist Communications provide the appropriate communications systems for the Army whether it be on land, in the air or at sea.

http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/careers_explorer/Army107.html


http://www.army.gov.au/stayarmy/RASIGS_files/RASIGS.html#ECN266



Thanks. :-D

 

[sunb!]

Your post described pretty much what I did during my service in the Norwegian Army, so there are no differences as far as I can see.

Haha, those were the days - anyways it is good service, you learn a lot of things and you are a valuable part of exercises and operations.

Good luck!