Why are Signal Warrants requirements different from the others

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 09:29:57 -0400

Was just wondering why the 255 Series signal requirements seem to be much compare to the standard requirements for most MOS. They require some civilian professional certifications before your packet could even be looked at among others like your 4 year degree (a must for this MOS), your military education and experiences.. Just wondering if there are signal officers around that can answer these questions. I’ll also like to hear from other specialties about their packet experiences.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 19 at 2015 9:35 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 19 May 2015 09:35:16 -0400

Because Signal Soldiers, NCOS, Warrants and Officers are a technical cut above the rest :-) Branch pride - you can talk about us but you can't talk without us!! In the end the civilian certifications will only help in career transition.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 9:37 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 09:37:32 -0400

Just means they have high standards. Good luck you can do it!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 10:39 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 10:39:36 -0400

Civilian certs provide a baseline. It is no longer an army standard but an industry standard. Security + net+ a+ are all base knowledge for 255's. If you don't have one you are under baseline by INDUSTRY standards not just army standards.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 12:10 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:10:03 -0400

I would also say this MOS is very technical in nature so having things like Security + are a must have. I know on the commissioned side both Net+ and Sec+ are a required part of BOLC. Also since we work so close with civilian counterparts like that in Disa having a commen base helps to work seamlessly across the board.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 5:57 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 17:57:39 -0400

Thank you all for great inputs.. Just walking out of the test center with my Security + Score result in my hand. I made it!!! The next step will be to start looking at other requirements..