MOS 25S Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer

Civilian Equivalents The following civilian occupations are similar to MOS 25S. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Radio Mechanics Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 25S.

Common Certifications

The following certifications are directly applicable to MOS 25S. For information about how well military training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)
	Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
	Associate Computing Professional (ACP)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 25S 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.

BICSI

• Information Transport Systems (ITS) Installer 1  
• Information Transport Systems (ITS) Installer 2  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) - Communications and Switching  
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) - Routing and Switching  
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional (CCIP)    
• Cisco Qualified Specialist    

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

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

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)        
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)      

International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)

• Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level    
• Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Audio  
• Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Communications  

Microsoft Corporation

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)    
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)    

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)

• Cellular Systems Endorsement  
• Earth Terminal Operator Endorsement  
• Networks Endorsement  
• Satellite Earth Terminal Operator  
• Telecommunications Junior Technician Certification    

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• General Knowledge: Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technologist  

Project Management Institute

• Project Management Professional (PMP)    

SANS Institute

• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)  

Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

• Broadband Communications Engineer (BCE)  
• Broadband Communications Technician (BCT)  
• Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)  
• Broadband Premises Specialist (BPS)  
• Broadband Premises Specialist Data Endorsement  
• Broadband Premises Specialist Video Endorsement  
• Broadband Premises Specialist-Voice Endorsement  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist (BTCS)  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist - Data Endorsement  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist - Video Endorsement  
• Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist - Voice Endorsement  
• Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS)  

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating Environment (SCSA)

Sybase, Inc.

• Sybase Certified Associate - PowerBuilder Developer 7.0  
• Sybase Certified Associate - PowerBuilder Developer 8.0

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Federal Licensure

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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Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance. One option for advanced education is through the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree Program (SOCAD). There is an MOS 25S SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

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