MENTALLY TOUGH
COMMUNICATOR
INTERPERSONAL
PROBLEM SOLVER
PROJECT MANAGER
TECHNOLOGICALLY ADEPT
The Signal branch values officers with academic backgrounds from a wide variety of disciplines and majors. However, the domain-specific disciplines listed below provide officers with the expertise needed to manage information, leverage technology, and deliver effective communications.
RELEVANT EDUCATION:
Organizational Leadership/Management
Applied Sciences & Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Systems & Technology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Information Operations
Information Systems
Information System Security / Assurance
Mathematical Sciences
Systems Engineering
RELEVANT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Cadet Troop Leading Time / Leader Development Time
Academic Enrichment Program with high education / research agency in degree field of study
Signal officers lead Soldiers and organizations that provide dynamic communication networks and information systems enabling mission command from the national command authority to the tactical edge. They are mentally tough and possess strong interpersonal skills which enable them to develop positive relationships and build effective teams. They are technologically adept problem solvers skilled at leveraging the latest technologies and practices and are responsible for determining project requirements in a rapidly changing, complex environment. They clearly articulate the highly-technical components of the signal community into operational terms providing the warfighter with a common operating picture. They are lifelong learners able to pursue continuing education in leadership, management, information technology, and other domain-specific disciplines.
In addition to foundational:
Adaptable
Agile
Alert
Balanced
Careful
Collaborative
Committed
Confident
Detail Focused
Diligent
Disciplined
Expert
Flexible
Initiative
Innovative
Precise
Problem solving
Proactive
Rational
Resilient
INTERPERSONAL
LINGUISTIC
SPATIAL