Does communication system operator deal with maps and if can use geographic skills? I have studied GIS.

10 June, 2020 19:06

So for those specific skills sets you will be looking more towards the Royals Engineers

10 June, 2020 19:11

Thank you, so you are dealing with fibre optic etc, what else does your job involve? I applied for Royal Signals as when I asked Rohal Engineers, they were not very open to have me, even I just finished Master in GIS :(

10 June, 2020 19:14

So my job involves deploying out into a location setting up a communication infrastructure so the whole battlefield can communicate.

10 June, 2020 19:20

I like it, the operators using radio i satellite networks, do you gain both experiences or are you divided by network and cyber? Do you chose that later after certain exams?

10 June, 2020 19:22

Were you sent for a mission to Afghanistan or Iraq, or Africa etc?

10 June, 2020 19:23

MAny thanks

10 June, 2020 19:23

Every Signals unit has bespoke equipment specific to their overall job role, once completed training you can pick what unit you would like to go to and then work that equipment. Royals Signals are constantly deployed due to the nature of the job provide communications throughout the battlefield

10 June, 2020 19:30

Great, thank you. Deployed where? overseas or England to different Units?

10 June, 2020 19:31

Anywhere the Army is overseas or any units in the Uk

10 June, 2020 19:37

Ok, thank you Cpl :)

10 June, 2020 19:41

Your Welcome if you have any more questions i am here to help

10 June, 2020 19:45

Yes, sorry, one more: What is the typical time to serve in the Army. I want to apply as a Regular, but either way, Regular or Reserve, how many years do we commit?

10 June, 2020 19:47

4 years. but if you didn't enjoy training you up until 28 days to put in a discharge as of right. hope this helps

10 June, 2020 19:49