MOS 18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant

Civilian Equivalents There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 18E. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 18E training and experience. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Radio Operators Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 18E.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 18E. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 18E may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 18E training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)
	Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 18E may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

ASIS International

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)  
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)

• Bell/Saturation Diver
• Bell/Saturation Diving Supervisor
• Entry Level Tender/Diver
• Mixed Gas Diver
• Mixed Gas Diving Supervisor
• Non Diving Supervisor
• Surface-supplied Air Diver
• Surface-supplied Air Diving Supervisor

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Certified Satellite Installer (CSI)  
• Telecommunications Electronics Technician - Journeyman (TCM)  
• Wireless Communications Electronics Technician - Journeyman (WCM)  

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)

• Satellite Earth Terminal Operator
• Telecommunications Junior Technician Certification  

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Federal Licensure

Common Federal Licenses

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
	Third Class Radiotelegraph Operator (T3)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Federal Licenses

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

There is a wide range of job opportunities available within the U.S. Intelligence Community for information technologists, scientists, engineers, and crypto-, signals and imagery analysts. Individuals leaving the military with training and experience in the intelligence area will find positions that closely align with their military training and experience. Agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community include:

• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Security Agency
• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
• Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Federal Bureau of Investigation

Click on the links above for details concerning current opportunities with these agencies. Due to the nature of these positions, U.S. citizenship and background checks are required. Other prerequisites may include age, medical or psychological examinations, and drug testing.

There are also a number of intelligence-related opportunities in the private sector. A portal to information on Intelligence and Defense Careers can be found at the Intelligence Career.com Web site.

The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts contains information of interest to the intelligence profession.

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