Communications Chief
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Enlisted in the USMC Reserve for 13 years. Promoted to the rank of E-6 Staff Sergeant Communications Chief. Communications chief, as senior communications noncommissioned officers, directly assist the cognizant communications systems officer. Responsible for overall knowledge of communication equipment capabilities, system integration in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and Joint communication networks for all radio, wire, and data communication. Responsible for inspecting communications units to determine equipment and operational readiness; and supervise personnel installing, operating, and maintaining communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities. Maintained an overall knowledge of operations, budgeting, and administration in order to establish procedures and to assist with the direction and supervision of communication functions. Managed over 20 Marines during several training exercises and overseas deployments.