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Along with learning to be a soldier in the Army Reserve, you can specialise in the field of communications. As a Combat Communicator you operate the radios, telephone and computers that provide the vital link in the Army's command and control system. Without communications the Army is blind.
Whether it’s new instructions from HQ, a special report, or orders to deploy, you will transmit and receive it all.
Combat Communicators
play an important part in all Combat Units. You may be located
in a vehicle or on foot with the radio on your back. Either way
it’s important,exciting and where the action is!.
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After you have completed Common Recruit Training (CRT) at Kapooka in New South Wales and the Initial Employment Training relevant to your Corps, you may volunteer for specialist training as a Combat Communictor. The Combat Communicators course consists of two modules. Module One is generally a six-day nbon-continuous course, but may be condensed and conducted over a training weekend. Module Two is two weeks.
The training is conducted
in your unit. This training will provide you with the skills you
need to work as a Combat Communictor in your unit.
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As an Combat Communicator you will be skilled in operating a wide range of the Army’s sophisticated electronic communications equipment. The skills you gain here, in addition to the qualifications you get as a solider in the Army Reserve, will make you a valuable asset within your unit.
Working as part of
a team will help build your confidence, and develop your teamwork
skills. As a Combat Communicator, you know you can get the job
done!