What MOS (s) in the Army / Air Force are electrical / electronic in nature?

MCPO Dean Phelps — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:56:36 -0400

Companies are always contacting me looking to veterans with electrical / electronics backgrounds. I would like to connect with someone who could provide me with a little education.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2014 11:38 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:38:40 -0400

In the Army it's a 12R...or at least it used to be. You can usually only find them in Construction Engineer Battalions.

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Jul 21 at 2014 12:11 PM

1SG Mike Case — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:11:18 -0400

35T (previously 33W) are the premier electronic repairer in the Army's inventory......ok I am joking...I am really not but let's not digress. The Soldiers are taught about electricity, advanced electronic theory, advanced concept and troubleshooting theory to include basic and advanced computer concepts and advanced troubleshooting skills using the Army's most advanced EW systems. They are also taught are the concepts of basic analog and digital electronics repair, communications theory (receivers, recorders, and multiplexing/de-multiplexing, transmission line repair techniques, computer architecture/operating systems fundamentals, automated messaging, and network operations/troubleshooting. Upon completion of training, a 35T has all the skills to repair and maintain virtually any electronic system from the tactical to strategic level.

MSG CCarl unningham is the 35T MOS resident expert here on Rallypoint.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2014 10:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:47:59 -0400

15 F, N, X, Y all deal with helicopter electrical and avionics systems

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2014 8:44 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:44:51 -0400

Corporations aren't specific to MOS, Billets or Schools. One corp may call it Electrical but it looks like a Navy ET, ELT or AT. I've even seen it where one company calls a role Electronics Tech/Supervisor but those roles can be filled conventional or nuclear EMs, MMs, GSE or GSM.

Within 8 years of my civilian role I've seen Prime Power NCOs beat Navy Nuke EMs to role not because of technical skills but because the intangible skills as a leader are more important than the tech skills.

Just my 2 cents Dean.
Chris

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2014 11:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:25:58 -0400

94E, 94F, and 94H are fairly well trained in electronics repair with different kinds of specializations ranging from COMSEC and radio repair to the testing and calibration of CBRN equipment. Ultimately it depends on their assignments and experience though. 94E's and 94F's with a lot of C&E shop experience would be more capable on average then those assigned to an Air Defense (ADA) unit. 94H's with TMDE experience would be in the same boat.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2014 1:35 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:35:36 -0400

Warrant Officer MOSs 290A, 353T, 948B, 948D and 948E

Response by SPC Phillip Ludlow made Jul 27 at 2014 1:38 PM

SPC Phillip Ludlow — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:38:00 -0400

25u's learn quite a bit, and can generally be slotted in any 25 series slot, in any kind of unit.. they dont call us the universal soldier for nothing...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2014 4:32 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:32:03 -0400

94E and 94F. I'm a 94E and all I deal with is electronics. I've worked with a few 35T and all they knew about was the Guard Rail, I had to train them on allot of things, but it all comes down to the units. If they have you working on a C&E or EMS shop, then you will be become extremely knowledgeable but if they got you doing something else, or the electronics shop mostly just does T.I.'s then you won't learn much.