Field radio operator vs transmission operator

Differences between field radio operator and transmission operator duties and responsibilities

Field radio operator example responsibilities.

• Manage all platoon radios keeping them in proper working order, schedule regular maintenance and load the correct information.
• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Station on the USS Virginia.
• Develop plans for and implement LAN's.
• Maintain records of repairs for RF systems, via various computer software programs.
• Establish shipboard communications between the USS Trenton, other vessels and land base commands.
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Transmission operator example responsibilities.

• Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Operate and perform PMCS on assign vehicles.
• Communicate with multiple outside vendors to schedule, secure and troubleshoot transmissions.
• Create scripts in setting up permissions for UNIX users and groups for accessing and executing programs.
• Test and evaluate Unix software to improve performance and usability.
• Practice strict COMSEC and OPSEC procedures when communicating over secure and non-secure communications equipment.
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