Comm Research

[hotei]

While there is no direct officer trade ( compare an infantryman with an INF O, an ARMD crewman with an ARMD O) Comm Rsch doesn't have a direct compliment. That being said, SIGS O and CELE O figure highly. There is also a lot of civilian interaction

 

[ColtGreenhorn]

Thank you very much for your responses! I have lots of thinking and research to do in the coming year or so.

 

[DigitalCurrents]

Has anybody from another signals trade OT'd to Comm Rsch?  I'm in ACISS-IST with a top secret clearance.  Would I end up re-doing a different QL3 for Comm Rsch?

 

[PuckChaser]

I'm in ACISS-IST with a top secret clearance.  Would I end up re-doing a different QL3 for Comm Rsch?

Yes. You're going to have a good signals theory background, but ACISS is taught very different things from Comm Rsch.

 

[hotei]

Has anybody from another signals trade OT'd to Comm Rsch?  I'm in ACISS-IST with a top secret clearance.  Would I end up re-doing a different QL3 for Comm Rsch?

I will say, again my information is out of date, however your current clearance will not necessarily help. I have known at least two people with TS clearance who waited 2+ years for a clearance. Keep in mind, that was during the heir of the Afghan Mission, and thus clearances were back logged, and I have heard it is taking much less time.

If they still perform a two-part QL3, you might (very VERY unlikely) be able to write off the UNCLASS portion, especially if you have a Linux background, math (POET?), and a few other things available to anyone on the DWAN (Trg Plan).

 

[meni0n]

I had a PLAR to write off the UNCLAS portion approved as a 5s qualified sigop. The only thing I had to do was the math pack. Training has to be only 60% similar in order for a PLAR to be approved.

 

[jaysfan17]

1. Can Communicator Research Operators get an opportunity to fly in the Air Force if the served in this branch of the military?

2. When Comms Research does their BOQT, are they taught hacking?

 

[George Wallace]

1. Can Communicator Research Operators get an opportunity to fly in the Air Force if the served in this branch of the military?

2. When Comms Research does their BOQT, are they taught hacking?

OK Hotshot.....Time for you to READ more and POST less.  You are all over the map in your posts and are giving advice in threads where you should just READ and keep quiet.

 

[jaysfan17]

OK Hotshot.....Time for you to READ more and POST less.  You are all over the map in your posts and are giving advice in threads where you should just READ and keep quiet.

What's wrong with the advice I give?

I'm just curious to see what these trades entail, but I'll take your advice.

 

[George Wallace]

What's wrong with the advice I give?

You are NOT a member of the CAF, so you should NOT be giving advice on matters related to the CAF. 

 

[jaysfan17]

You are NOT a member of the CAF, so you should NOT be giving advice on matters related to the CAF.

Ok, I didn't know that you have to be a member of the CF to give advice. I was just hoping I could use my own personal experiences to give advice to other applicants.

I apologize if I offended you.

 

[PuckChaser]

1. Can Communicator Research Operators get an opportunity to fly in the Air Force if the served in this branch of the military?

2. When Comms Research does their BOQT, are they taught hacking?

1. Maybe. If they did, it would likely be classified.

2. What the heck is BOQT? As well, any CAF Cyber Operations would be EXTREMELY classified and not tossed out on an open forum.

 

[Avail]

1. Can Communicator Research Operators get an opportunity to fly in the Air Force if the served in this branch of the military?

2. When Comms Research does their BOQT, are they taught hacking?

I can't speak to your first question, but my opinion for the latter is that hacking isn't something that can be taught. Any network or systems admin worth his salt has the skillset to "hack" a system. That buzzword gets thrown around a lot and can mean many things, so I suppose it depends on what you mean when you say it.

In short, you can learn to be an admin, and by extension you would be adept enough to "hack".

That's my  :2c: on the matter.

 

[dapaterson]

1. Can Communicator Research Operators get an opportunity to fly in the Air Force if the served in this branch of the military?

Any CAF member may fly in RCAF aircraft, regardless of whether they are RCAF members.  The term "self loading cargo" is often used...

2. When Comms Research does their BOQT, are they taught hacking?

According to the CAF Recruiting website at: http://www.forces.ca/en/job/communicatorresearchoperator-29,

WHAT THEY DO
Communicator Research Operators intercept and analyze electronic transmissions, including foreign communications. They also protect Government of Canada computer networks.

A Communications Research Operator has the following responsibilities:

Collect, process, analyze and report on electromagnetic activity on radio frequency, using highly sophisticated equipment
Manage and protect computer networks
Ensure information technology is secure
Use and maintain classified publications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Communicator Research Operators work with extremely sensitive information in a high-security, restricted-access facility. They typically work in shifts; however, they also have frequent opportunities to work regular business hours and can be deployed around the world.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The starting salary for a fully-trained Communicator Research Operator is $33,600 per year. However, after four years of military service and upon completion of the intermediate trade’s training, they may receive a salary increase to $63,300 per year. Communicator Research Operators who demonstrate the required ability, dedication and potential are selected for opportunities for career progression, promotion and advanced training.

RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS
Information Technology Security Consultant
Computer Incident Response Specialist
Intelligence Analyst
Satellite Ground Controller

Given that they work in high security facilities with classified information, it's unlikely anyone on the internet will tell you more than what's on the CAF site - and it's likely that if they do, they are making it up as they go along.

 

[methionine]

Question guys...

What happens if you don't receive the security clearance after you have already completed BMQ and in Kingston waiting around?

 

[PuckChaser]

You won't have one by the time you finish BMQ. Even the easiest clearances to complete take quite some time. You'll sit in Kingston on BTL troop, and either get tasked out on random taskings or possible attach posted somewhere to do OJT (21 EW sometimes takes people for this).

 

[methionine]

Thanks,

Quick follow up question. What happens to those who don't receive the security clearance?

 

[PuckChaser]

Thanks,

Quick follow up question. What happens to those who don't receive the security clearance?

As in found unable to obtain the required clearance? I'm willing to bet you'll either be forced to OT to another trade, or an admin review to determine whether you should even stay in the CAF.

 

[blacktriangle]

Come to the dark side PuckChaser…

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[methionine]

As in found unable to obtain the required clearance? I'm willing to bet you'll either be forced to OT to another trade, or an admin review to determine whether you should even stay in the CAF.

Yes, this essentially.