Army Communication & Information Systems Specialists (Sig Op, Lineman and LCIS Amalgamation)

[George Wallace]

Funny... I applied last July and will be Merit listed for my trade as of April 22nd. (My application's pending until then due to LASIK wait times), and every time I've been in contact with the RC, they have referred to my trade as "Sig Op" and not ACISS. I've even slipped a few ACISS references in Emails, but its still "Sig Op" with them.

Its all a bit confusing this. It will definitely be interesting to see what happens if I make it into this intake.

You will find that throughout your military career.  Just because someone has had a sudden flash of brilliance and changed the name of something, doesn't automatically change that name.  There are many instances where many of us use a name for something that is now called something else.  Take our mechanics for instance.  In the Army many of us still refer to them as RCEME (the "C" is silent), when they have gone through numerous name changes from RCEME to LORE to LEME to EME, etc.  Today the first leadership course for NCMs is a PLQ, but you will hear people calling it a CLC or a Jr NCO Crse, or even a CF Jr NCO Crse.  It happens. 

 

[PuckChaser]

ACISS is not approved yet so the RC has to use SigOp. When it officially stands up as a trade, then they will use ACISS.

 

[JB 11 11]

You will find that throughout your military career.  Just because someone has had a sudden flash of brilliance and changed the name of something, doesn't automatically change that name.  There are many instances where many of us use a name for something that is now called something else.  Take our mechanics for instance.  In the Army many of us still refer to them as RCEME (the "C" is silent), when they have gone through numerous name changes from RCEME to LORE to LEME to EME, etc.  Today the first leadership course for NCMs is a PLQ, but you will hear people calling it a CLC or a Jr NCO Crse, or even a CF Jr NCO Crse.  It happens.

LOL!,  :  Duly noted.  :nod:

 

[Fizzik]

ACISS is not approved yet so the RC has to use SigOp. When it officially stands up as a trade, then they will use ACISS.

Does one know how far they pushed this to the right? Wasn't this suppose to happen April. 1st?

 

[PuckChaser]

Does one know how far they pushed this to the right? Wasn't this suppose to happen April. 1st?

Tentatively end April, but they've stopped giving firm dates. The implementation plan is in final draft and needs to be approved by someone I forget before the final plan is printed and signed off officially. Then we become a trade. I guess its just a matter of crossing some Ts and dotting some Is. This info is current as of March 30th.

 

[Sigger]

The CO at my CFRC told me yesterday that they had a meeting that day about this. He advised they will start using the new MOC and name this week.

 

[Mojo Magnum]

I am thankful to the people who keep this site running.  It is a tremendous resource to those of us who have a high GAF factor.

So here's todays questions,
Does QL5 completion exempt me from DP 2.0?

Is DP 1.1 the same as the CSN course? 
(As I can recall seeing the "IST 3's Course" sign on the door when I did it just before Christmas)

Will the DP 1.1 be a traditional 3's course with all the lovely trappings?
(I'm guessing no since it's all Cpl's on board)

 

[Rheostatic]

Does QL5 completion exempt me from DP 2.0?

Only the residetial portion. You will still have to complete the distance learning portion.

Will the DP 1.1 be a traditional 3's course with all the lovely trappings?
(I'm guessing no since it's all Cpl's on board)

DP1.0 will be closer to the former Sig Op QL3.

 

[Swingline1984]

Anyone heard anything lately?  Lots of dead air from the managers and nothing but shrugs from the chain of command.

 

[PuckChaser]

Fingers crossed someone with some sense got a hold of this and killed it? I think they're waiting on paperwork, though.

 

[Rheostatic]

Just waiting to find out when the DL portion of DP2.0 will be available, since everyone needs to take it now.

 

[Sigs Pig]

Back in Jan or Feb we (reserve unit) were asked to pick a date for the DP2.0 (DL) and I selected a date in Aug of this year. Two weeks ago we were informed that QL5 qualified did not have to do the DL portion.

??? ???
ME

 

[Rheostatic]

We were told that everyone QL5 qualified and up has to do it.

 

[Baywop]

We were told that everyone QL5 qualified and up has to do it.

We were told everyone QL5 and up will have to do a modernization DL package not the DP2 DL which is tied to the residency piece.

 

[LineJumper]

Me thinks it's time to re badge. I detect a basket full of flames on the horizon.

 

[Jammer]

If you are selected for DP 2.0 you will rcv a DNDLearn PW and login to complete the DL. For you aspiring DP 2s...RTFQ on the DL and take your time doing it. For the Reg guys...it is a career crse and if you calf on the DL you will not go for the Resedency portion and your file will go to a CRB.

For the Reservists....if you only have a portion of the legacy Journeyman of QL-5...you WILL be required to complete the ACISS DP 2...no questions of exemptions.

LJ: The 052s are doing pretty well with the DP2 despite the changes in the branch...I didn't say they were happy about though...lol.

 

[PuckChaser]

Anyone else notice the results for the PLARs is not on the Sharepoint anymore?

 

[JSR OP]

Anyone else notice the results for the PLARs is not on the Sharepoint anymore?

Yup.  Noticed that on Wednesday or Thursday last week.

 

[Sigger]

Any new rumors of Spec Pay?

 

[Jammer]

Not going to happen.