25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
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25U signal support systems specialist is a military occupational specialty (MOS) in the United States Army
's Signal Corps. The 25u (also called 25 Uniform) maintains selected electronic devices, including versions of the Blue Force Tracker
(BFT) and various automated systems, as well as radio and data distribution systems.
The 25U also provides technical support and training for user owned computers, networks, and GPS type equipment as well as military owned. A 25u is the soldier responsible for any electronic and communication needs, including a few power generators and electronic components on vehicles as well.
25u signal support system specialist is sometimes referred to as 25 Universal due to the openness and flexibility of the MOS, as the person can be assigned from anywhere to Infantry, rangers
, an armored unit, PsyOps
, public affairs
, or even the Communication Room at the White House
. Working in an infantry or other related combat unit, the 25u has a more tactical role and may provide the entire unit with their communication needs. At other times the 25u may have a more strategic role and assist command in the operation of a BFT. A 25u is often cross-trained
in other Signal MOS tasks.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
's Signal Corps. The 25u (also called 25 Uniform) maintains selected electronic devices, including versions of the Blue Force Tracker
Blue Force Tracking
Blue Force Tracking is a United States military term used to denote a GPS-enabled system that provides military commanders and forces with location information about friendly military forces....
(BFT) and various automated systems, as well as radio and data distribution systems.
The 25U also provides technical support and training for user owned computers, networks, and GPS type equipment as well as military owned. A 25u is the soldier responsible for any electronic and communication needs, including a few power generators and electronic components on vehicles as well.
25u signal support system specialist is sometimes referred to as 25 Universal due to the openness and flexibility of the MOS, as the person can be assigned from anywhere to Infantry, rangers
United States Army Rangers
United States Army Rangers are elite members of the United States Army. Rangers have served in recognized U.S. Army Ranger units or have graduated from the U.S. Army's Ranger School...
, an armored unit, PsyOps
Psychological Operations (United States)
Psychological operations are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals.The purpose of United States...
, public affairs
Public affairs (military)
Public Affairs is a term for the formal offices of the branches of the United States Department of Defense whose purpose is to deal with the media and community issues. The term is also used for numerous media relations offices that are created by the U.S. military for more specific limited purposes...
, or even the Communication Room at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
. Working in an infantry or other related combat unit, the 25u has a more tactical role and may provide the entire unit with their communication needs. At other times the 25u may have a more strategic role and assist command in the operation of a BFT. A 25u is often cross-trained
Cross training
Cross-training refers to an athlete training in sports other than the one that athlete competes in with a goal of improving overall performance...
in other Signal MOS tasks.