Ground communications organizational repairers are trained to perform modification and organizational level maintenance on ground common radio equipment, ground common telephone equipment, switchboards, peripheral devices, and related electronic equipment used by ground and aviation forces. They are also trained to troubleshoot communications systems to ensure reliable service to users. Typical duties include organizational level repairs and alignments of ground common radio, telephone, switching, and antenna equipment. These Marines also requisition parts, complete repair orders, and assist in the installation of ground communications systems.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(2) Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.
(3) Must have normal color vision.
(4) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(5) Must have completed 1 year of high school algebra.
Requirements.
(1) Complete the Basic Electronics Course and the Ground Communications Organizational Repair Course, at MCCES, 29 Palms, CA.
(2) Marines must have 36 months of obligated service remaining upon graduation from the Ground Communications Organizational Repair course. This obligated service must be obtained prior to execution of PCS (DUINS) or PCA (DUINS) orders to the course.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (s), 2800 Ground Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Radio Mechanics 49-2021.
Related Military Skill.
None.
