Mission
The U.S. Army Cyber School recruits talented and innovative citizens and develops them into combat ready Cyberspace Effects 
and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) professionals. The Cyber School provides world-class education in EW and Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO/DCO) to produce highly skilled, agile, and innovative intra-service Warriors, educated to Army and Joint standards, ready to fight and win in and through the Cyberspace Domain and Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Cyber School Leadership
Distinguished/ Honorary Members of the Cyber Corps
The Distinguished and Honorary Member Program serves to perpetuate the heritage and traditions of the United States Army Cyber Corps and promote camaraderie and esprit de corps by formally recognizing those individuals who have a long and distinguished record of providing service to the Corps, the Army, and our Nation.
(IAW AR 870-21)
Special Appointees
Honorary Officer of the Corps (HOOC): COL(R) JOHN D. BRANCH (2024-2027)
Honorary Warrant Officer of the Corp (HWOOC): CW5(R) MARK A. MOLLENKOPF (2024-2027)
Honorary Sergeant Major of the Corp (HSGMOC): CSM(R) JAMES M. KROG (2024-2027)
Retired. Officers must be COL/ O6 or above
Distinguished Members:
COL(R) JOHN D. BRANCH (2024)
CW5(R) MARK A. MOLLENKOPF (2024)
CSM(R) JAMES M. KROG (2024)
CW2(R) Frederick A. Robbins (2024)
CW2(R) William Flanagan (2024)
CSM(R) James M. Krog (2024)
MSG(R) Homer M. Minnick (2024)
MG(R) Patricia Frost (2025) CW4(R)
Must have served in the Cyber Corps. Active or retiree, the Soldier may of been in the in the regular Army, Army National Guard, or Army reserve. Tenure is indefinite.
Honorary Members:
GEN(R) Raymond T. Odierno (2024)
COL David Beskow (2025)
SGM Joshua Woodworth (2025)
Never served in the Cyber Corps and aren't required to have Army affiliation. They can be Soldiers, civilians, or spouses. Tenure is indefinite.
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Cyber History and Heraldry
| Picture | Name | Description | Date Adopted |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Officer Insignia | The lightning bolts symbolize the intelligence, security, and communications originators of the modern Cyber Branch. The dagger denotes readiness to prevent global cyber occurrences. | September 2015 |
 | Enlisted Insignia | ||
 | Regimental Distinctive Insignia | Steel gray and black are the colors associated with the Cyber Branch. The black and white sections of the shield reflect the strategic electronic warfare capabilities of the Corps. The dagger denotes readiness to prevent global cyber occurrences. The gray border suggests containment of escalation cyber-attacks by the Cyber Corps. | 1 December 2015 (revised 21 April 2016) |
 | Branch Plaque | Steel gray and black are the colors associated with the Cyber Branch. The lightning bolts symbolize the intelligence, security, and communications originators of modern Cyber organizations. The dagger denotes readiness to prevent global cyber occurrences. | 1 December 2015 |
 | Regimental Coat of Arms | Steel gray and black are the colors associated with the Cyber Branch. The black and white sections of the shield reflect the strategic electronic warfare capabilities of the Corps. The dagger denotes readiness to prevent global cyber occurrences. The gray border suggests containment of escalation cyber-attacks by the Cyber Corps. | 1 December 2015 |
 | Regimental Flag | ||
 | Distinctive Unit Insignia | Black signifies the hidden nature of cyberspace operations and the importance of privacy and security. Silver (Gray) embodies the technological emphasis and the balance between offensive and defensive capabilities. Gold is symbolic of success and emphasizes domination in the cyber domain. The lightning bolts indicate the swift nature of electronic warfare. The sword represents offensive missions, while the shield is indicative of defense. The keyhole alludes to exploitation missions and is in the center of the shield to represent every defense having a weakness. | 19 November 2015 |
 | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (Service Uniform) | The black and white colors on the shield reflect the importance of digital data communications to the cyber mission. The crossed lightning bolts represent the convergence of the Electronic Warfare and Cyber Schools under one torch. The torch represents the Cyber Training Battalion’s primary mission as an educational institution. | 19 November 2015 |
 | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (OCP) |
History
New warfighting domains are not established very often. Space joined land, sea, and air as a domain in 1962 when the U.S. first pursued anti-satellite weapons. Forty-two years later, in 2004, the Joint Chiefs declared Cyberspace to be a warfighting domain as digital systems could be used to create intended effects. In October 2010, the DOD established Army Cyber Command, but most cyber assets were still primarily attached to the Military Intelligence and Signal Branches. Senior leaders recognized the need for Army Cyber personnel to have their own career field, and in 2014, Fort Eisenhower became the home of the new Cyber Center of Excellence, which directs all Signal and Cyber training for the Army. Additionally, the Cyber Branch became official on September 1, 2014. During this period, the Army also directed the Cyber School to oversee Electromagnetic Warfare training as all EW personnel transitioned to the new Cyber Branch. Operating under the Cyber School, HQ&A Company started its first class with a Cyber Basic Officer Leaders Course in 2015, and the Cyber Training Battalion, now known as the 401ST Cyber Battalion, was officially activated in 2016.
The first decade of the Army Cyber School and Branch witnessed many milestones and achievements. The Cyber School’s growth during this time is evident by the increase from 32 to over 3,600 students per year. Additionally, between Active Duty, Guard and Reserve, the Army Cyber Force now numbers over 6,000 personnel.
Today, the 401st Cyber Battalion, which consists of HQ&A, Bravo, and Charlie Companies, stands as the foremost Cyber education center in the Department of Defense, with a mission of developing Cyber leaders and Soldiers to defend, attack, and exploit a path to victory on the battlefield of cyberspace.
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Office Chief of Cyber
The Office Chief of Cyber (OCC) is the Personnel Proponent for the United States Army Cyber Corps.
- OCC serves as the Strategic Human Resources Planner and advisor to the Chief of Cyber for all Cyber Soldiers, both AC and RC.
- OCC is the primary POC for all personnel and total Army force worldwide on Cyber Branch matters.
- OCC serves as the focal point, internal and external, for Cyber Branch functions and marketing activities.
- OCC coordinates personnel lifecycle management and force integration functions for all CMF 17 Soldiers.
- OCC is composed of four divisions: Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted and Reserve Component.
OCC Director: Mr. Shawn D. Bova
OCC Deputy Director: Lt. Col. Joseph Huitt
Proponent SGM: Sgt.Maj. Thomas Titus
| Officer Division |
| Warrant Officer Division |
| Enlisted Division |
| Reserve Component Division |
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Cyber Officer Corps
Army Cyber Officers lead Soldiers and Civilians in executing real world cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare at all echelons. Because of the technical and technological nature of the mission sets, Cyber Officers are inspirational, well-educated leaders who are also logical, analytical, innovative, technologically adept problem solvers. Their duties include developing and utilizing personnel, capabilities, and resources to deliver offensive and defensive effects against our adversaries in and through the cyberspace domain and the electromagnetic spectrum battlespace. Cyber Officers serve in command, staff, and key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels at CONUS and OCONUS duty locations. This includes exciting assignments in Army, Joint, Interagency, and Multinational environments.
usarmy.eisenhower.cyber-coe.mbx.occ-officers@army.mil
| Military Occupational Specialty | Links |
|---|---|
17A - Cyber Warfare Officers are responsible for leading cyber mission forces in conducting offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. You will protect data, networks, and net-centric capabilities, and project power by the application of force in or through cyberspace. | |
17B - Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officers are responsible for leading cyber and electromagnetic warfare units to engage the enemy and protect friendly forces. You’ll lead and coordinate electronic attacks, oversee electronic protection, and offer support with electronic warfare. You’ll engage adversaries in and through cyberspace to protect from cyber or electromagnetic attacks. | |
17D - Cyber Capability Development Officers are responsible for developing software and hardware solutions to enable cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare within Army and Joint Service formations. You’ll provide leadership and technical expertise to deliver timely, integrated, and innovative capabilities. | |
Cyber Direct Commissioning Program |
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Cyber Warrant Officer Corps
Cyber Corps Warrant Officers are Technical Subject Matter Experts who identify, troubleshoot, and engineer solutions to technically difficult problems used to defend against, target, and neutralize Cyberspace threats and Electromagnetic Warfare targets, whether by lethal or nonlethal means.
usarmy.eisenhower.cyber-coe.mbx.occ-warrantofficers@army.mil
| Military Occupational Specialty | Links |
|---|---|
170A - Cyber Warfare Technicians maneuver against Nation-State Threat actors in cyberspace, defend our networks from adversarial attacks, identify host and network vulnerabilities, normalize, and visualize large data sets for anomalies, and use mathematics and computing languages to develop algorithms that can identify malicious activity throughout the World Wide Web. | |
170B - Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Technicians work in the tactical environment alongside Combat Arms personnel to protect and defend them from adversarial Electromagnetic Attacks while also denying, neutralizing, and destroying the Electromagnetic capabilities of our enemies in the field. | |
170D - Cyber Capability Developer Technicians are software developers who code and engineer capabilities needed by the operational force. Using languages like python and C, they develop software applications and programs used by the Cyber Force to defend against and defeat our nations opponents. |
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Cyber Enlisted Corps
Cyber Corps Enlisted are the workhorse of the Corps, responsible for maintaining dominance in both Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations and ensuring control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum as enduring maneuver capabilities, based on a solid foundational knowledge of the operational characteristics of the Army with particular emphasis on the Army’s maneuver force and special operations force elements.
usarmy.eisenhower.cyber-coe.mbx.occ-enlisted@army.mil
| Military Occupational Specialty | Links |
|---|---|
17C - Cyber Operations Specialists will use cyber security skills to defend the Army’s crucial and complex weapons systems, which include satellites, navigation, and aviation systems against both foreign and domestic cyber threats. You’ll maintain dominance in both offensive and defensive cyberspace operations and respond to adversary attacks, while enabling commanders to gain an advantage in cyberspace by targeting adversary activities and capabilities. | |
17E - Electromagnetic Warfare Specialists will plan and execute electronic warfare operations. You’ll be skilled in detecting, identifying, and locating sources of electromagnetic energy to utilize directed energy to control and defeat enemy electronic systems with electronic protection techniques. |
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Reserve Component Division
- Provides direct support to all Compos 2 & 3 students who are assigned to the Cyber School in a student status through mentorship in career progression and promotion opportunities, administrative support with orders and pay, and specific Unit & State matters
- Coordinates ongoing training and planning efforts between the Army National Guard (ARNG) & United States Army Reserve (USAR) Cyber units and the United States Army Cyber School (USACyS) to enhance Compos 2 & 3 Cyber force’s training, alignment, and sustainment.
- Combines efforts between the Reserve Component Affairs Office (RCAO), Office Chief of Cyber (OCC), and USACyS’s to have a common understanding of the limitations/issues/concerns of Compos 2 & 3 Cyber units and individual service members’ training needs.
- Coordinates and leads the 17A / 170A / 17C Branch Transfer and Reclassification Panels.
- Supports Office of the Chief Cyber with DA PAM 600-3 & 611-21 updates, MILPER updates, Cadet Summer Training Branch Days, and ROTC HireVue events.
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Human Factors
Conducts human performance research in the areas of training, leader development, personnel, and organizational performance. The Human Factors team provide an outreach capability by visiting colleges/universities, high schools and attending career/job fairs to inform the public about Cyber career opportunities while serving in the US Army
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Cyber Corps
Purpose
As a Cyber Warfare Officer, you will lead and conduct cyberspace operations within Army and Join Service formations. You'll utilize personnel, resources, and capabilities to engage and create effects against adversaries in and through cyberspace in order to preserve the ability to use friendly cyberspace capabilities; protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems; and project power by the application of force in or through cyberspace.
Requirements
- Be a college graduate with at least a four-year degree
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Officer Basic Leadership Course (Or Additional Special Courses/Qualifications)
- Able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Training
Cyber Warfare Officers receive approximately six to nine months of initial training focused in the following areas:
- Army and Joint Doctrine, Policy, and Authorities
- Cyber and EW Threats
- Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare Operations, Planning, Synchronization, and Integration
- Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Electrical, EW, and EMS Principles and Theories
- Characteristics of Communications Networks, Antennas, Electro-Optics, and EW Systems
- Space-Based Capabilities
- Signals Intelligence Support to EW
Resources
Purpose
As a Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer, you will lead and conduct cyberspace and electromagnetic warfare operations within Army and Joint Service formations. You'll utilize personnel, resources, and capabilities to engage adversaries in and through the cyberspace domain and electromagnetic spectrum to affect or attack personnel, facilities, networks, or equipment; protect friendly personnel, facilities, networks, and equipment from cyberspace or electromagnetic attack, as well as, friendly or adversary use of the electromagnetic spectrum; and detect, intercept, identify, and locate/localize adversary electromagnetic vulnerabilities to enable future operations.
Requirements
- Be a college graduate with at least a four-year degree
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Officer Basic Leadership Course (Or Additional Special Courses/Qualifications)
- Able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Training
Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officers receive approximately three months of specialized training focused in the following areas:
- Electronics Theory
- Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum-Based Attacks
- Electromagnetic Attack, Support, and Protection
- CEMA Support to Operations
- EW Ground Operations
Resources
Purpose
As a Cyber Operations Specialist, you will generate cyber effects in order to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems by detecting, identifying, and responding to attacks against friendly networks. You will produce integrated and synchronized cyber effects with other lethal and nonlethal actions by employing devices, computer programs or techniques including combinations of software, firmware, or hardware designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace.
Major Duties
- Analyst
- Operator
- Developer
- Forensic Network/Host Analyst
- Malware Analyst
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- 110 ASVAB score: General Technical (GT)
- 112 ASVAB score: Skilled Technical (ST)
- High school graduate or equivalent prior to entry on active duty
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) Clearance
- A physical demands rating of moderate (Gold)
- A physical profile of 222221
- No information in military personnel, Provost Marshal, intelligence, or medical records that would prevent the granting of a security eligibility under AR 380-67 (para 2-4)
- No record of conviction by court-martial
- No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations
Training
Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officers receive approximately three months of specialized training focused in the following areas:
- 10 Weeks of basic training
- 36 Weeks of advanced individual training Basic/Advanced computer operating systems (Windows and Linux)
- Basic/Advanced computer networking
- Computer Network Defense, Attack, and Exploitation
- Computer Programming
- Computer Security
Skill Identifiers
- Interest in computer science and/or cybersecurity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and orally)
Resources
Purpose
As a Cyber Capabilities Development Officer, you will develop software and hardware solutions to enable Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare Operations within Army and Joint Service formations. You’ll utilize personnel, resources, methods, and technical/programming skills to enable and enhance cyberspace operations and electromagnetic warfare missions.
Requirements
- Be a college graduate with at least a four-year degree
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
- Officer Basic Leadership Course (Or Additional Special Courses/Qualifications)
- Able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Training
Cyber Warfare Officer receive approximately six to nine months of initial training focused in the following areas:
- Army and Joint Doctrine, Policy, and Authorities
- Cyber and EW Threats
- Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare Operations, Planning, Synchronization, and Integration
- Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Electrical, EW, and EMS Principles and Theories
- Characteristics of Communications Networks, Antennas, Electro-Optics, and EW Systems
- Space-Based Capabilities
- Signals Intelligence Support to EW
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Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist – 17E
a. Major duties.
Electromagnetic Warfare Specialists are subject matter experts on the manipulation, control, and dominance of the electromagnetic spectrum. They advise and assist the commander or command Electromagnetic Warfare Officer (EWO), as applicable, to defeat the enemy through planning, coordination, integration, and execution of Electromagnetic Attack (EA), protect and harden friendly systems, processes, and personnel by developing, training, and executing Electromagnetic Protection (EP), and support current and future operations by planning and performing Electromagnetic Warfare Support (ES). Electromagnetic Warfare Specialists plan for and coordinate the integration of Electromagnetic warfare into military operations through every step of the military decision making process (MDMP). Duties for MOS 17E at each skill level are:
(1) MOSC 17E1O Operates and maintains Electromagnetic warfare (EW) equipment to include Special Purpose Electromagnetic Attack (SPEA) systems, Direction Finding (DF) systems, modeling and simulation tools, EW test equipment, and counter radio-controlled improvised explosive device electromagnetic warfare (CREW) systems. Evaluates technical electronic intelligence data for force engagement operations in a joint service network, assisting in generating Enemy Electromagnetic Order of Battle and EW threat briefs and maintaining the common operating picture. Assists in preparing and evaluating interference reports and EA requests. Operates and performs operator PMCS on EW system equipped vehicles/system prime power units. Conducts EA in support of ground maneuver, tactical deception, or in support of information operations. Conducts ES in support of an information collection plan to answer PIR, provide early warning to ground maneuver units, or to assist in the assessment of unit EP measures. Conducts EP activities to harden communications against intentional or unintentional electromagnetic interference, minimize emission signature of friendly unit communication and non-communication emitters, and avoid spectrum interference by adjacent units.
(2) MOSC 17E2O. Performs and supervises duties shown in preceding skill level as an Electromagnetic Warfare Team Chief or Battalion to Brigade level Staff NCO. Responsible for execution and coordination of cyber electromagnetic operations to include EA, EP, and ES activities; operate test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); maintain and troubleshoot assigned equipment; resolves interoperability issues at unit level; prepares and maintains EW running estimates; assists company CREW specialists to ensure an effective CREW electronic counter measure (ECM) force protection (FP) program.
(3) MOSC 17E3O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level. Serves as Electromagnetic Warfare Platoon Senior Team Chief or Brigade Combat Team Staff NCO. Demonstrates proficiency in orders process, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), and the targeting process; manages employment of EW air and ground systems; reviews, processes, and forwards effects packets to higher; ensures timely dissemination of information to and from higher headquarters; identifies risks, vulnerabilities, courses of action and potential countermeasures. Understands the cyberspace domain and coordinates EW actions and effects with offensive and defensive cyberspace operations
(4) MOSC 17E4O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level. Serves as Electromagnetic Warfare Platoon Sergeant or as staff NCO at echelons above Brigade. Primary planner of Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) for CEMA section at echelons Division and above; ensures support to subordinate units; manages equipment and resource issues with and between higher, adjacent and subordinate units; prioritizes allocation of Army EW air and ground assets; reviews and processes effects packets; coordinates integration and execution of cyberspace joint EW operations.
(5) MOSC 17E5O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level. Serves as Company 1SG or Brigade or higher staff NCO. Primary enlisted EW advisor of the EW element at the Brigade or Division echelons; primary planner of CEMA for EW Platoon elements; significant combined operations emphasis; prioritization of Army, joint and multi-national EW assets between adjacent and subordinate commands, as applicable; allocation of EW equipment and resources; develops tactical level guidance from strategic guidance pushed down from higher.
b. Physical demands ratings and qualifications for initial award of MOS. EW specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal Color vision.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area SC, ST and EL .
(b) A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) - 0120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) - 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) - 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) - 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) A U.S. citizen.
(6) High school graduate or equivalent.
(7) Security Eligibility Requirements: The Soldier must maintain TOP SECRET (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility requirements to be awarded and maintain this MOS (TS/SCI granted or open T5 investigation reflected in JPAS). The clearance requirement to begin training is SECRET with T5 investigation initiated and reflected in JPAS.
(8) Based on specific unit of assignment requirements, Soldiers in this MOS must be capable of passing a counterintelligence scope polygraph (CSP).
(9) Formal training (completion of MOS 17E Course conducted under the auspices of the US Army Cyber School) is mandatory. Waiver may be granted by Commandant, US Army Cyber School, Fort Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
(10) IET Soldiers incur a 5 year term of service upon completion of the 17E Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist Course.
(11) The Service Remaining Requirement (SRR) is three years for reclassification into MOS 17E under the provisions of AR 614-200, Chapter 4.
c. Additional skill identifiers. (Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) L8--Joint Operational Fires and Effects (JOFE) (skill level 4 only; personnel and positions). (Effective 202610).
(2) P4 – Tactical Information Operations Planner.
(3) Y2 – Transition (personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-17E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-17E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-17E-3. Standards of grade TDA.
Purpose
As a Cyber Warfare Technician, you are the technical expert on executing Cyberspace Operations within Army and Joint Service formations. You are responsible for directing, planning, administering, managing, integrating, and assessing the technical aspects of Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. You serve as a trusted advisor on the employment, operation, and management of cyberspace assets and personnel. To maintain network integrity and functionality, you help protect the Department of Defense information Network against foreign and domestic threat vectors.
Requirements
- Be at least a SGT (E5) or above.
- Applicants must be a BLC Graduate
- Certification training in SEC+, CASP, or CISSP, or equivalent training such as JCAC/CTOC/CCTC/BRIGHTON/TOUCHSTONE
- Hold a current IAT / IAM Level 2 certification (Security+, etc)
- Applicants must be able to obtain an adjudicated TOP SECRET (TS)/Secure Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. Compos 2 and 3 must have a TS clearance before the 170A qualification course attendance
- Certified in a Cyber Mission Force work role or possess documented practical cyber-related experience (protocol analysis, Windows/*Nix Scripting, digital forensics, etc.) Practical experience documented through NCOERs, evaluation reports, performance appraisals, or statements of work equivalent to military experience
- Applicants must have a minimum of 36 months of rated time documented in NCOERs. This is the minimum prerequisite; all NCOERs are required for consideration. ARNG and USAR applicants may request a waiver for NCOER time but must provide civilian performance appraisals in conjunction with their NCOERs or in lieu of not having NCOERs
- A letter of recommendation (LOR) from a senior 170A Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5) is required
- Must have three (3) hours of English Composition and three (3) hours of Math (“C “grade or higher) from an accredited college or university. The only acceptable alternatives are completing the CLEP College Algebra and English Composition examination or an associate’s degree or higher. The Department of Education maintains a database of accredited postsecondary education institutions and programs
- A minimum of three semester hours of College Algebra or higher is the only accepted college course from an accredited academic institution. The only acceptable alternatives are completing the CLEP College Algebra examination or an associate’s degree or higher
- ARNG applicants must provide cyber questionnaire with packet
Major Duties
- Performs as the Subject Matter Expert and advisor to the Commander and staff regarding the employment of Offensive and Defensive cyber operations assets and personnel.
- Directs, plans, administers, manages, integrates, and assesses cyberspace technical capabilities.
- Defends the Department of Defense Information Network against foreign and domestic threat vectors in order to maintain network integrity and functionality.
- Maneuvers through the Cyber Domain to impose costs on adversarial threats both Offensively and Defensively.
Training
Cyber Warfare Technician receive approximately nine months of initial training focused in the following areas:
- Technical certifications related to the Cyber Mission Force work roles
- A culmination of leadership and technical skill will be applied through an immersive capstone event
- Cyberspace Operations using Windows and Unix Operating Systems
- Protocol Analysis
- Intel Integration into Cyberspace Operations
Resources
- 170A Transfer Program Checklist (Word DOCX Download)
- MILPER Messages
- Boards and Selections
- Cyber Branch Questionnaire v3 (PDF Download)
- Warrant Officer Transfer 4187 Example (PDF Download)
- MILPER Message 17-260, Fiscal Year(FY)18 Cyber Branch Transfer Eligibility Panel (PDF Download)
- Cyber School Brochure (PDF Download)
Purpose
As an Electromagnetic Warfare Technician, you are the technical expert on executing Electromagnetic Warfare Operations and integrating Cyberspace Operations within Army and Joint Service formations. You serve as a trusted advisor on electromagnetic warfare systems, adversary personnel, facilities, and equipment. You will utilize this knowledge to deny, degrade, and disrupt enemy capabilities while protecting the use of friendly electromagnetic warfare systems. You are responsible for coordinating efforts to synchronize effects to disrupt or destroy electromagnetic warfare targets, whether by lethal or nonlethal means.
Requirements
- Applicants must be a SGT (E5) or above
- Applicants must be a BLC Graduate
- Certification training in SEC+, CASP, or CISSP, or equivalent training such as JCAC/CTOC/CCTC/BRIGHTON/TOUCHSTONE.
- Applicants must be able to obtain an adjudicated TOP SECRET (TS)/Secure Compartmented Information security clearance. Compos 2 and 3 must have a TS clearance before the 170A qualification course attendance
- Certified in a Cyber Mission Force work role or possess documented practical cyber-related experience (protocol analysis, Windows/*Nix Scripting, digital forensics, etc.) Practical experience documented through NCOERs, evaluation reports, performance appraisals, or statements of work equivalent to military experience
- Applicants must have a minimum of 36 months of rated time documented in NCOERs. This is the minimum prerequisite; all NCOERs are required for consideration. ARNG and USAR applicants may request a waiver for NCOER time but must provide civilian performance appraisals in conjunction with their NCOERs or in lieu of not having NCOERs
- A letter of recommendation (LOR) from a senior 170A Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5) is required
- Must have three (3) hours of English Composition and three (3) hours of Math (“C “grade or higher) from an accredited college or university. The only acceptable alternatives are completing the CLEP College Algebra and English Composition examination or an associate’s degree or higher. The Department of Education maintains a database of accredited postsecondary education institutions and programs
- A minimum of three semester hours of College Algebra or higher is the only accepted college course from an accredited academic institution. The only acceptable alternatives are completing the CLEP College Algebra examination or an associate’s degree or higher ARNG applicants must provide cyber questionnaire with packet
Major Duties
- Plans, organizes, implements, monitors and evaluates operations and the threat environment, in support of the EW Officer.
- Assists the EWO in preparing the Electromagnetic Warfare appendix to the operations order.
- Provides advice on technical and tactical employment of Joint and Army EW systems and integrates EW into the targeting process.
- Monitors the development of the enemy electronic order of battle (EOB) and the processing of target information and intelligence generated by the OB section.
- Assists in production and application of target selection standards.
- Maintains and assists in developing the Electromagnetic Warfare Staff Estimate.
- Assists and coordinates with the S-2/G2 on Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) as it pertains to Electromagnetic Warfare.
- Develops EW input to targeting products and participates in targeting meetings.
- Assists the EWO in the analysis of the relevant situation and predicts needs.
- Develops and executes EW policies and procedures for supported organizations.
- Coordinates external EW support mission requirements and integrates EW operations into MDMP.
- Performs other duties essential to the mission of the assigned unit.
Training
Cyber Warfare Technicians receive approximately six months of initial training focused in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- In depth overview of the Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Doctrine
- Develop self-awareness, an understanding of group dynamics, critical reasoning, and creative thinking skills for effective problem-solving and decision-making
- Technical and tactical employment of Joint and Army EW systems
- Production and application of target selection standards
- Implementing EW into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
Purpose
As a Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician, you are the technical expert on developing and implementing software and hardware capabilities. You are responsible for analyzing system vulnerabilities, product research, capability development, documentation, and implementation of software and hardware capabilities that operate in and through cyberspace and serve as a force multiplier for maneuver forces.
Requirements
- Any MOS may apply
- Be at least a SGT (E5) or above
- Able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance
- Must pass Cyber Capabilities Developer Assessment to determine eligibility
- 110 ASVAB score: General Technical (GT)
- 115 ASVAB score: 1 of the 3 General Technical (GT), Skilled Technical (ST), Electrics (EL)
- Must take and pass the Cyber Capabilities Developer Assessment (CCDA). Registration is closed for the FY23 WOSB.
- Applicants who possess a Cyberspace Capability Developer Certification do not require the CCDA (applies only to Soldiers working within the Cyber Mission Force).
- EL, GT, or ST score must be 115 or above (1 of the 3)
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) clearance. 3 or more NCOERS or evaluations/monthly counseling's for SMs, 3 or more equivalent civilian evaluations for civilians. At least one evaluation demonstrating superior leadership performance and potential
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a Sr. Warrant Officer in any MOS that has worked directly with the applicant (if available), or Supervisor (for civilian applicants)
- A Leader of Recommendation from a senior 170D Warrant Officer (CW2-CW5) is required
Major Duties
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on developing and implementing software and hardware capabilities and is a leader, trainer, and advisor to commanders at all levels.
- Responsible for analyzing system vulnerabilities, product research, capability development, documentation, and implementing software and hardware capabilities that operate in and through cyberspace.
- Conducting analysis of system vulnerabilities, conducting technical research, executing cyberspace capability development, and implementing software and hardware capabilities to operate in cyberspace.
Training
The Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician WOBC is taught over seventy-two (72) weeks. This course includes education and training on the following functional area topics to include:
- Data Structure and Algorithms
- Object-oriented Programming
- Operating Systems
- Structured Query Language development
- Network and Computer Programming languages
- Cryptography with Phased Capstone Assessments throughout the training
Resources
Functional Courses
CCTC is a nine-week course that provides students with intermediate skills in Cyberspace Operations involving the analysis, exploitation, and remediation of Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Networking, and IT Security systems. Upon completion of this course, students will possess the necessary technical knowledge and skill required to perform network analysis of Windows and Linux-based systems and provide recommended solutions to reduce network vulnerabilities.
PnS is a two-week course that provides students with basic skills in Python programming and scripting. Students are introduced to the following topics: Git repositories, variables and loops, test-drive development, incorporating files, abstraction, inheritance, ciphers, working with regrex, encrypted communication, DNS zone transfers, DNS cache poisoning, log parsing, log cleaning, memory dump analysis, and scripting Metasploit.
Upon graduation from the four-week OCOA course, students will demonstrate the ability to identify oversight and compliance principles, applicable laws, policies, and regulations associated with Offensive Cyberspace Operations, identify adversary threats and methods, have a basic understanding of the countermeasures that can be taken, will possess a basic knowledge of the technologies and mediums over which Offensive Cyberspace Operations are conducted, and will have a basic knowledge of the techniques, tactics, and procedures that are employed by Offensive Cyberspace Operations analysts. Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
COPC is a two-week course that enables students to plan and brief Cyber Operations (CO); define, plan, and advise for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO); define, plan, and advise for Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO); define Cyber Mission Force (CMF) structure and organizations; define, plan, and advise for Cyber Support to Corps and Below (CSCB); and demonstrate a proficiency to target in Cyberspace. The Cyber School offers three versions of COPC: version 1 (COPC) requires students to have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance; version 2 (FVEY COPC) is for FVEY students (must have TS/FVEY security clearance); and version 3 (UNCLASS COPC) is an Unclassified version for students from coalition partner countries.
This course will produces graduates capable of leading Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and meeting USCYBERCOM Mission Commander pipeline training requirements. This course is designed to certify Cyber Mission Force (CMF) personnel to act as Mission Commanders (MCs) for OCO. The course consists of OCO planning, live operation observations, and a final operational walk through. At the end of the course, students are prepared to lead OCO as MCs. Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
CEAC is a two-week course that educates Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Targeteers on the intrinsic aspects of targeting in cyberspace. Using the Joint Targeting Cycle as the framework for the course, CEAC emphasizes characteristics of targeting in cyberspace that are doctrinally unique and/or require an amended process not codified in joint targeting doctrine. Completion of this course will better enable students to successfully plan and execute effects in cyberspace in conjunction with the Joint Targeting Cycle. Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
T10 BOC is a five-week course that is designed to prepare students to qualify as Basic Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Operators who will execute Title 10 operations as an integral member of Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). This course includes education and training on the following topics to include: Linux operating systems, Windows operating systems, Exploitation Methodology, CMF Operations, and Operational Planning. Attendees must have passed the Computer Network Assessment Battery (CNAB). It is recommended that attendees be graduates of the Computer Network Operations Qualification Course (CNOQC). Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
AOC-A is a 19 week, 4 day course that meets pipeline training requirements for Senior skill-level qualification of Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Operators. AOC-A consists of eight (8) SANS courses: SEC560 (Enterprise Penetration Testing), SEC542 (Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking), SEC580 (Metasploit for Enterprise Penetration Testing), SEC565 (Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation), FOR508 (Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics), SEC599 (Defeating Advanced Adversaries – Purple Team Tactics & Kill Chain Defenses), SEC660 (Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploit Writing and Ethical Hacking), and SEC699 (Purple Team Tactics – Adversary Emulation for Breach Prevention & Detection). Students complete five (5) GIAC exams as well as the requirements for the remaining three (3) SANS courses. NSA has granted reciprocity to FORGE 201 thru 501 for individuals that obtain the five (5) specified GIAC certifications and three (3) SANS course completion certificates. Attendees must have passed the Computer Network Assessment Battery (CNAB) and be graduates of Computer Network Operations Qualification Course (CNOQC).
AOC-P is the USCYBERCOM-directed training requirement for Senior skill-level qualification of Title 10 Cyber Mission Force (CMF) Operator work-role personnel. The course educates personnel on USCYBERCOM policies, tools, infrastructure, tradecraft, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) approved for use during offensive cyber operations (OCO). Attendees must have passed the Computer Network Assessment Battery (CNAB); be graduates of Computer Network Operations Qualification Course (CNOQC); and be graduates of the Title 10 Basic Operator Course (T10 BOC); as well as be certified Basic skill-level CMF Operators. Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
The Title 10 Exploitation Analyst (EA) course educates Cyber Mission Force (CMF) EA personnel to perform technical analysis of metadata and content to ensure target continuity, to evaluate intelligence value of targets, and develop techniques to establish continued collection or gain additional target information. The EA Course blends traditional intelligence analysis with a technical understanding of communication infrastructures, physical and logical network topographies, protocols and applications, and trending technologies. Specific topics include: conducting target research from various sources; identifying vulnerabilities, indicators and warnings; performing intelligence analysis through the application of analytic tools and techniques; providing government clients with analysis of targeting options; and providing CMF analytic tradecraft training. Students must have a Top Secret (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
Cyber Technical College
Mission
The Cyber Technical College trains America's most talented and innovative citizens and develops them into the world's most lethal, professional, ethical, and technically competent Cyber Warfare and Electromagnetic Warfare workforces during their Initial Military Training (IMT) and functional training courses.
The course includes education and training on the areas associated with the duties and responsibilities of the Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist. Topics include: understanding the evolution of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW); how to analyze the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS); and understanding Army Cyberspace, Spectrum Management, and Intelligence Doctrine as they apply to EW Operations. Students will understand and apply EW mathematics and physics to electronics and the EMS. Soldiers will use EMS theory to understand the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of friendly and advisory EW military elements. Participants will learn the principles of Electromagnetic Protection (EP), Electromagnetic Attack (EA), and Electromagnetic Support (ES). The course provides Soldiers with the knowledge to protect network infrastructure using EW systems in order to provide dominance of the EMS in all environments.
Length: 28 Weeks 4 Days. 1,088 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- The 17E MOS requires a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with T5 access.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17E MOS listed here.
Career Path:
This course includes education and training on the functional areas associated with the duties and responsibilities of the Cyber Operations Specialist. Topics included provide an understanding of Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) in order to support the full range of military operations by executing actions and generating effects across multiple domains. Participants of the course will learn how to integrate and synchronize OCO and DCO strategies with other lethal and nonlethal actions to enable commanders to mass effects and gain advantage in cyberspace and across other domains. Soldiers will learn technical skills in order to directly or indirectly support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by employing devices, computer programs, or techniques, including combinations of software, firmware, or hardware designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace.
Length: Phase I: 16 weeks. 608 Academic hours. Phase II: 20 Weeks. 760 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- The 17C MOS requires a fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with T5 access.
- In order to attend the 230-17C10 Phase 2, the Soldier must have SSBI/T5 with TS/SCI (Interim) eligibility reflected in DISS.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17C MOS listed here.
Career Path: 17C - Cyber Operations Specialist
Cyber BOLC is the initial training course for newly commissioned Army Cyber Officers. It consists of branch-immaterial training in Army small-unit leadership and tactics as well as technical cyberspace operations training. Branch-immaterial topics include Army operations, Intelligence Preparation of Battlefield (IPB), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and Targeting. The technical phase provides specialized skills, doctrine, tactics, and techniques for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) and within an Army and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) environment. The course features modules on: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Programming and Scripting, Cyber Common Technical Core (CCTC), Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (COPC), Mission Commander Course, Electromagnetic Warfare, and culminates with an immersive, team-based Capstone Exercise.
Length: 37 Weeks. 1,400 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Interim or full TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Assurance, and/or Cybersecurity degrees are preferred (but not required) to prepare students for the technical portions of the training.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17A MOS listed here 17A - Cyber Warfare Officer.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17B MOS listed here 17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer.
Career Path:
17A - Cyber Warfare Officer
17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer
This course includes education and training on a range of topics associated with the duties and responsibilities of the Electromagnetic Warfare Officer that include understanding the evolution of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), understanding the Joint and Army EW Doctrine and applying Joint EW planning and lethal/nonlethal targeting. Additionally, students will master the relationship of Mission Command (MC) with Physical Attack, Electromagnetic Attack (EA), Electromagnetic Protection (EP), and Electromagnetic Support (EP), Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). As well as the relationship of Spectrum Management, Frequency De-confliction and Electromagnetic Attack, identify steps of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) and the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield/Battlespace (IPB) Process.
Length: 13 Weeks. 500 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Interim or full TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Must have completed the AOC 17A, Cyber Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC-B), or Cyber Operations Officer Course (CyOOC).
- As well as requirements listed for the 17B MOS listed here 17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer.
Career Path:
17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer
The Cyber Capabilities Development Officer course is the initial course for newly commissioned Army Officers appointed to the Cyber Branch to operate in the role of a Cyber Capabilities Development Officer. Officers will gain knowledge and skills to solve open-ended software and hardware related problems in order to create software and tools that enable cyberspace operations and serve as a force multiplier for the Cyber Mission Force and conventional maneuver forces. Upon completion of this course, the 17D Officer will satisfy the requirements for officer Basic Officer Leadership Course Common Core, certify as a Basic Cyber Capabilities Development Officer, learn to develop as a team with a crew of developers, and be able to apply agile development methodologies in software development.
Length: 47 Weeks. 1786 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Interim or full TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Hardware Engineering degrees are preferred to prepare students for the technical portions of the training. Students must be able to develop software at an intermediate level prior to attending this course.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17D MOS listed here 17D - Cyber Capabilities Developer.
Career Path:
17D - Cyber Capabilities Developer
The Cyber Operations Officer Course (a.k.a. 17A Cyber Officer Transition Course) provides officers transitioning to 17A from another branch with the technical and tactical knowledge and skills to lead, plan, and direct both Defensive and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO and OCO). This course provides training in Cyber technical, tactical, leadership, and planning topics. The course features modules on: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Programming and Scripting, Cyber Common Technical Core (CCTC), Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (COPC), Mission Commander Course, Electromagnetic Warfare, and culminates with an immersive, team-based Capstone Exercise.
Length: 26 Weeks 3 Days. 1,006 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Interim or full TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Assurance, and/or Cybersecurity degrees are preferred (but not required) to prepare students for the technical portions of the training.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17A MOS listed here 17A - Cyber Warfare Officer.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17B MOS listed here 17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer.
Career Path:
17A - Cyber Warfare Officer
17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer
Cyber Leader College
Mission
The Cyber Leader College trains America's most talented and innovative citizens and develops them into the world's most lethal, professional, ethical, and technically competent Cyber Warfare and Electromagnetic Warfare workforces during their Professional Military Education (PME) and functional training courses.
The CyCCC provides the Army with a corps of highly skilled Officers who lead, plan, and direct Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), and Cyber Capability Development (CCD) in support of maneuver and effects operations in and through the cyberspace warfighting domain and the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to ensure freedom of action. Cyber Officers will receive training on technical and tactical topics. Training is focused on the core competencies associated with conducting maneuver and effects in DCO, OCO, EW, and CCD and within an Army and Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) environment.
Length: 22 Weeks. 835 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Interim or full TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Must be a graduate of the 4-17-C20B (CP) Cyber Warfare Officer BOLC -- or another BOLC and 4C-17A (CP) Cyber Operations Officer Course (CyOOC).
- As well as requirements listed for the 17A AOC listed here 17A - Cyber Warfare Officer.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17B AOC listed here 17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer.
- As well as requirements listed for the 17D AOC listed here 17D - Cyber Capabilities Developer.
Career Path:
17A - Cyber Warfare Officer
17B - Electromagnetic Warfare Officer
17D - Cyber Capabilities Developer
The course will train Cyber Operations Technicians to supervise and manage the execution of Advanced Scripting, Cyberspace Operations using Windows and Unix Operating Systems, Networking, Security Concepts, Cyberspace Operations Planner, Protocol Analysis, Advanced Security, and Intel Integration into Cyberspace Operations. A culmination of leadership and technical skill will be applied through an immersive capstone event. They direct, plan, administer, manage, and integrate actions in support of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. Upon completion of this course, the Warrant Officer will be a professional Officer of character and presence capable of providing direct leadership for the Army. The Soldier will apply the leadership and skills necessary to effectively train and lead cyber operations personnel in defending cyber networks, by performing threat management of new and existing networks and performing network forensic operations after a network intrusion.
Length: 19 Weeks 4 Days. 745 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- or full TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Technical certifications related to the Cyber Mission Force work roles.
- Hold a current IAT/IAM level 3 certification.
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Applicants from outside 25 and 35 series CMF enlisted MOSs should have strong technical background and at least a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Programming, or a similar degree.
- As well as requirements listed for the 170A MOS Cyber Warfare Technician listed here.
The course will train Electromagnetic Warfare Technicians to provide advice on technical and tactical employment of Joint and Army EW systems, supervise the maintenance of Army EW system equipment and components, evaluate the technical and tactical operations of EW sections, integrate EW into the planning and targeting processes, monitor the development of the enemy EW order of battle and the processing of target information and intelligence, assist in production and application of target selection standards, maintain and assist in developing the EW staff estimate, assist the EW Officer in preparing the EW appendix to the operations order, coordinate external EW support mission requirements, integrate EW into the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), and develop and execute EW policies and procedures for supported organizations.
Length: 15 Weeks. 570 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- As well as requirements listed for the 170B MOS Electromagnetic Warfare Technician listed here.
The course includes education and training on the following functional area topics: Data Structure and Algorithms, Object-oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Structured Query Language development, Network and Computer Programming languages, and Cryptography with Phased Capstone Assessments throughout the training. The course uses topic-based training in a collaborative setting with maximum use of practical exercises and equipment for reinforcement and remediation. 170D Cyber Capabilities Developer Technicians will be trained on Army tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) for Cyber Warrant Officers that prepares them for planning and execution in a variety of tactical and operational organizations. Additionally, they will be trained on conducting analysis of system vulnerabilities, conducting technical research, executing cyberspace capability development, and implementing software and hardware capabilities to operate in cyberspace.
Length: 72 Weeks. 2,736 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
- As well as requirements listed for the 170D MOS Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician listed here.
The course teaches 170A warrant officers topics on: Critical Thinking Methodologies, Emerging Technology, Joint Operations, Army Operations, Management Processes, Cyberspace Policies/Strategies, and Case Studies of OCO/DCO/cyberspace current events. Upon completion of this course, the MOS 170A Warrant Officer will be a professional Officer of character and presence capable of applying the leadership and skills necessary to effectively train and lead Cyber Operations personnel in defending friendly cyber networks and attacking adversary networks.
Length: 16 Weeks. 608 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Graduate of the 4C-170A (CP) Cyber Operations Technician WOBC course or granted equivalency by the Office Chief of Cyber (OCC). Must have completed WOAC Common Core DL
- As well as requirements listed for the 170A MOS Cyber Warfare Technician listed here.
The course teaches 170A warrant officers topics on: Critical Thinking Methodologies, Emerging Technology, Joint Operations, Army Operations, Management Processes, Cyberspace Policies/Strategies, and Case Studies of OCO/DCO/cyberspace current events. Upon completion of this course, the MOS 170A Warrant Officer will be a professional Officer of character and presence capable of applying the leadership and skills necessary to effectively train and lead Cyber Operations personnel in defending friendly cyber networks and attacking adversary networks.
Length: 16 Weeks. 608 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
- Graduate of the 4C-170A (CP) Cyber Operations Technician WOBC course or granted equivalency by the Office Chief of Cyber (OCC). Must have completed WOAC Common Core DL
- As well as requirements listed for the 170A MOS Cyber Warfare Technician listed here.
The course is focused on the skills, knowledge, aptitudes, and tasks required and deemed critical for the Electromagnetic Warfare Technician serving at the Division, Corps and Joint Task Force headquarters, performing in Joint environments in support of unified land operations. This course provides additional training in the following subject areas: Electromagnetic Warfare plan development in support of Joint and Unified Land Operations, intelligence requirements for EW, EW integration into Joint Targeting Cycle, and EW combat assessments. Additionally, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) and Cyberspace Operations and Planning are covered in depth, focusing on the integration of Electromagnetic Attack, Electromagnetic Support, and Special Electromagnetic Attack assets into Joint Operations, CEMA Working Groups in a Joint environment, EW reprogramming management; and EW mission effectiveness.
Length: 8 Weeks. 288 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
- Must be a graduate of WOAC CC DL, and Electromagnetic Warfare Technician WOBC.
- As well as requirements listed for the 170B MOS Electromagnetic Warfare Technician listed here.
The 170D WOAC provides 170D WOBC graduates with an overview of the developer specialties by covering each of the topics (Organizational Processes, Project Management, Operating System Architectures, Advanced Programming Concepts, Embedded Development, Hardware/Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Data Science) to spearhead them towards becoming a master developer.
Length: 19 Weeks 4 Days. 752 Academic hours.
Location: Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) w/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
- Graduate of the 4C-170D (CP) Cyber Capabilities Developer Tech WOBC or granted equivalency by the Office Chief of Cyber (OCC).
- Candidate must have successfully completed Warrant Officer Advance Course Common Core Distributed Learning and must meet the requirements as described in DA PAM 611-21.
- As well as requirements listed for the 170D MOS Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician listed here.