25A Signal Officer

Every Army unit runs on communications. When the network goes down in a contested environment, the Signal Officer is the one the commander turns to. The 25A Signal Officer manages the Army’s tactical and operational communications infrastructure – from satellite uplinks in remote forward operating bases to enterprise data networks at corps headquarters. This branch puts technically sharp officers in charge of the systems that make every other branch function.

If you’re a college student weighing your branch options, or an ROTC cadet deciding whether Signal is worth fighting for, this guide covers everything: what the job actually looks like day to day, how pay stacks up, and where a Signal career leads after you take off the uniform.

OCS candidates need a GT score of 110 on the ASVAB — our ASVAB for OCS guide covers exactly how to hit that number.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Signal Officers plan, install, operate, and maintain the Army’s communications networks and information systems. At the lieutenant level, this means leading platoons that push data and voice communications to supported units. As a captain, you command signal companies or serve as a battalion S6, running communications for an organization of 600 to 1,000 soldiers. Majors and lieutenant colonels work at division and corps level, shaping network architecture for tens of thousands of troops across a theater.

Command and Leadership Scope

A new Signal lieutenant typically leads a retransmission platoon, a network operations platoon, or a satellite communications (SATCOM) platoon of 20 to 40 soldiers. The platoon sergeant, usually a Sergeant First Class (SFC), handles the day-to-day discipline and maintenance – the lieutenant focuses on mission planning, resource management, and technical problem-solving.

At the captain level, command of a signal company or a battalion S6 shop is the career-defining assignment. A company commander owns 80 to 150 soldiers and all their equipment readiness. The S6 role puts the captain in direct support of a maneuver battalion commander, responsible for every voice and data circuit that unit depends on.

Majors shift into staff billets: G6/J6 staff officer, battalion or brigade XO, or S3 operations officer. By this point, the scope expands from a single battalion’s network to managing communications architecture for an entire division or joint task force.

Specific Roles and Designations

Mission Contribution

The Signal Corps makes every combined arms operation possible. Without functioning communications, a tank can’t call for artillery support, a medevac helicopter can’t get coordinates, and a commander can’t see the common operating picture. Signal Officers are the architects of that connectivity at the tactical level.

In large-scale combat operations, Signal units establish the network backbone that allows division and corps commanders to fight across hundreds of kilometers of contested terrain. In peacekeeping and security cooperation missions, Signal Officers advise partner nations on building their own communications infrastructure.

Technology, Equipment, and Systems

Signal Officers work with a wide range of military and commercial systems:

• WIN-T (Warfighter Information Network-Tactical): The Army’s primary tactical communications network, providing on-the-move data capability to maneuver forces
• JNN (Joint Network Node): Transportable satellite-based network nodes that extend the network into forward areas
• PACE planning (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency): The communications planning framework Signal Officers use to ensure redundancy at every echelon
• CPOF and ATAK: Command Post of the Future and Army Team Awareness Kit, the primary digital situational awareness tools Signal Officers maintain
• SATCOM systems: Commercial and military satellite terminals, including VSAT and TROJAN Spirit systems
• Spectrum management tools: Software and procedures for coordinating electromagnetic spectrum use to prevent fratricide and interference

Salary and Benefits

Signal Officers earn competitive base pay from the day they commission, plus a package of allowances and benefits that the private sector can’t replicate dollar-for-dollar.

Officer Base Pay (2026)

All figures are monthly basic pay per DFAS 2026 pay tables. The 3.8% raise took effect January 1, 2026.

Basic pay is just the starting point. Officers also receive Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) of $328.48 per month, plus Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) that varies by duty station. At Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, an O-3 without dependents receives roughly $2,007 per month in BAH – with dependents, around $2,127 per month.

Special Pay and Bonuses

Signal Officers may qualify for special pays based on assignment:

• Hardship Duty Pay: For assignments to designated austere locations
• Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay: $225/month during qualifying deployments
• Continuation Pay: Under the Blended Retirement System, officers at the 7-12 year mark may receive a lump-sum continuation bonus of 2.5x to 13x monthly basic pay in exchange for an additional three-year service obligation

The Army has offered branch-specific accession and retention bonuses for Signal in the past, but specific current amounts change by fiscal year. Check with your recruiter or branch manager at HRC for the current bonus schedule.

Additional Benefits

Active-duty Signal Officers receive TRICARE Prime with zero enrollment fees, zero deductibles, and zero copays for covered services. Family members are covered at the same rate for in-network care, with a $1,000 annual catastrophic cap on out-of-pocket costs.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays full in-state tuition at public schools, up to $29,920.95 per year at private schools (AY 2025-2026 cap), plus a monthly housing allowance and $1,000 annual book stipend. Benefits are transferable to dependents after six years of service, with a four-year additional service obligation. Army Tuition Assistance covers $250 per semester hour, up to $4,500 per year, while on active duty.

Retirement under the Blended Retirement System pays 40% of your high-36 average basic pay after 20 years, plus TSP matching of up to 5% of basic pay starting in year three.

Work-Life Balance

Officers earn 30 days of paid leave per year. Garrison life typically follows a structured schedule, though field exercises, training rotations, and readiness demands eat into personal time regularly. Deployment cycles compress schedules further, but Signal Officers generally see a more predictable tempo than combat arms branches outside of peak deployment periods.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Commissioning Sources

Three paths lead to a Signal Corps commission. All produce the same commission – the path you choose affects your ADSO and sometimes your first assignment options.

ROTC is the largest commissioning source for Signal Officers. You complete a four-year program (or two-year program with a scholarship as a junior/senior) alongside your regular college coursework. The Signal branch uses the Army’s talent-based branching (TBB) system, which launched in 2022. Your branch assignment depends on a HireVue interview, academic performance, leadership evaluations, and a talent assessment battery that generates a best-fit branch recommendation. About 68% of ROTC cadets in the FY 2026 cycle received their first branch choice.

OCS is the primary path for prior-enlisted soldiers and college graduates who didn’t do ROTC. The course runs 12 weeks at Fort Moore, Georgia. Applicants need a GT score of 110 or higher on the ASVAB. OCS graduates are often mid-to-late branching picks, so having a technically competitive background strengthens your case for Signal.

West Point feeds officers directly into branch selection after graduation. STEM majors in computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology frequently select Signal. The branch detail program allows some West Point and ROTC officers to branch into a combat arms branch (Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery) for their first 2-4 years before transferring to Signal – this route builds tactical credibility early in a career.

Test Requirements

OCS applicants need a GT score of 110 or higher (General Technical composite: VE + AR) on the ASVAB. Signal is not an aviation branch, so the SIFT is not required. There’s no minimum GRE for commissioning, though a strong academic record matters in the talent-based branching competition.

Upon Commissioning

All officers commission as Second Lieutenant (O-1). The standard Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) is three years for ROTC scholarships and four years for West Point graduates. A Branch of Choice ADSO (BrADSO) adds one additional year – three years total for non-scholarship ROTC, four for scholarship ROTC – in exchange for guaranteed Signal branch assignment. OCS graduates owe three years.

OCS candidates can find a focused GT study plan in our ASVAB for OCS guide.

Work Environment

Setting and Schedule

Signal Officers split time between staff offices, server rooms, operations centers, and field exercises. A lieutenant’s day often starts at 0600 with physical training, transitions to maintenance checks on vehicles and communications equipment, and shifts to mission planning or network operations monitoring in the afternoon. In the field, those same tasks happen in a tent or a mounted command post vehicle.

Senior Signal Officers spend more time in staff meetings, briefings to commanders, and coordinating with S6 shops across the force. The technical demands don’t disappear at the senior level – a MAJ or LTC who loses fluency in network operations quickly loses credibility with their staff.

Leadership and Chain of Command

At the lieutenant level, the platoon sergeant is your most important relationship. The senior NCO knows the soldiers, knows the equipment’s maintenance history, and will tell you directly when a plan won’t work in the field. Signal Officers who listen to their platoon sergeants learn faster and avoid costly mistakes.

By the time you reach company command as a CPT, you work directly under a battalion commander. Your first sergeant runs the day-to-day operations; your job is to set the command climate, manage resources, and ensure the unit accomplishes the mission.

Staff vs. Command Roles

An officer’s career alternates between command and staff. Lieutenants spend 2-4 years in company-level positions (platoon leader, company XO), then move to staff as brand-new captains. After completing a KD command or S6 assignment as a captain, they typically return to staff as majors. Battalion and brigade commands come for the most competitive lieutenant colonels and colonels.

Signal Officers generally spend:

• LT phase (years 1-4): Platoon leader, company XO, battalion staff
• CPT phase (years 4-8): Company command or battalion S6 (KD); staff positions
• MAJ phase (years 9-14): G6/J6 staff, battalion/brigade XO or S3
• LTC/COL phase (years 14+): Battalion/brigade command, senior staff

Job Satisfaction and Retention

Signal retains officers at rates broadly consistent with the broader Army officer corps. Officers who enjoy problem-solving, technology, and the challenge of keeping complex systems running under pressure tend to stay. Those who expected more direct troop-leading and less technical staff work sometimes branch-transfer after completing their KD assignments.

Training and Skill Development

Pre-Commissioning Training

ROTC cadets complete four years of leadership labs, field training exercises, and a summer Cadet Leadership Course (CULP or Cadet Summer Training). The curriculum teaches small-unit tactics, land navigation, and basic military skills – not Signal-specific content. Branch-specific training starts after commissioning.

OCS candidates complete 12 weeks at Fort Moore that emphasize officer tasks, small-unit leadership, and military problem-solving. West Point’s four-year program integrates military science with a STEM-heavy academic curriculum.

Signal Basic Officer Leader Course (SBOLC)

All newly commissioned Signal Officers attend SBOLC at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia before their first assignment. The course is 16 weeks and covers both the tactical and technical foundations of the Signal Corps.

SBOLC prepares lieutenants for their first assignment as a retransmission platoon leader, satellite operations officer, or network operations platoon leader. It’s more technically demanding than infantry or armor BOLC – expect to spend classroom time on routing protocols, IP networking, and spectrum management alongside the tactical field problems.

Professional Military Education (PME)

Signal Captains Career Course (SCCC) at Fort Eisenhower is the primary PME milestone for captains. Officers attend before or during their KD assignment window. SCCC covers advanced signal operations, company-level command responsibilities, and the technical skills needed to run a battalion or brigade S6 shop.

Intermediate Level Education (ILE) is required for promotion to major and beyond. ILE is a 10-month program at the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, or a satellite campus. It develops operational-level planning skills applicable across all branches.

Senior Service College (War College) is competitive and reserved for lieutenant colonels and colonels on the senior leader track. Options include the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and the National War College in Washington, D.C.

Additional Schools and Civilian Education

Signal Officers can volunteer for:

• Airborne School (3 weeks, Fort Moore) – valuable for airborne-assigned units like the 82nd Airborne Division
• Air Assault School (10 days, Fort Campbell) – useful for units in 101st Airborne’s area
• Ranger School (61 days, Fort Moore) – not required, but a Ranger Tab signals exceptional tactical and physical credibility for any officer branch

The Army’s Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) program funds fully-paid graduate degrees at civilian universities for officers who qualify. Signal Officers with a strong record can pursue master’s degrees in computer science, telecommunications, cybersecurity, or systems engineering on the Army’s dime. Acceptance is competitive and typically available to captains preparing for advanced assignments.

Before OCS, you need a qualifying GT score — see our ASVAB for OCS guide.

Career Progression and Advancement

Career Path Timeline

Promotion System

Promotions from O-1 to O-3 are time-based and essentially automatic, provided the officer remains in good standing. O-4 (Major) and above are board-selected – this is where the competition begins in earnest.

Promotion boards evaluate the Officer Record Brief (ORB), Evaluation Reports (OERs), civilian education, leadership positions, and the presence of KD assignments. A CPT who completes company command or a battalion S6 assignment before the O-4 board has a significantly stronger file than one who didn’t. Signal Officers should also accumulate broadening assignments – ROTC instructor, recruiting, joint staff billet, or a fellowship – to build a competitive record.

Functional Areas and Broadening

After completing company-level KD, Signal captains can apply for functional areas (FA) that shift their career toward specialized expertise:

• FA 49 (Operations Research/Systems Analysis): Quantitative analysis for resource decisions at senior headquarters
• FA 53 (Information Systems Management): Enterprise IT management; the most natural fit for Signal Officers
• FA 30 (Information Operations): Information environment operations at division and above

Branch transfers are also possible. Some Signal Officers transfer to the Cyber branch (CY) after demonstrating relevant technical expertise, though this is a formal process managed through HRC.

Physical Demands and Medical Evaluations

Signal Officers take the same Army Fitness Test as every other soldier. There are no branch-specific physical standards beyond the AFT – Signal is not a combat arms branch and does not have a separate occupational physical assessment.

Army Fitness Test (AFT) Standards

The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025. It has five events scored 0-100 points each, for a maximum of 500 points. The general standard requires 300 total points with a minimum of 60 per event, normed by sex and age. Signal Officers fall under the general standard (not the 350-point combat specialty standard).

Minimum passing scores are age- and sex-normed. You must score at least 60 points per event to pass, regardless of total score.

Flight Physicals and Branch-Specific Medical

Signal is not an aviation branch. No flight physical is required. Officers must pass a standard military physical (MEPS or equivalent) at commissioning and maintain medical readiness throughout their career. There are no Signal-specific disqualifying conditions beyond standard Army officer medical standards.

Deployment and Duty Stations

Deployment Patterns

Signal Officers deploy with their supported units. Every Army brigade combat team (BCT) has an organic signal element, and every division has a signal battalion. If your unit deploys, you deploy with it.

Typical deployments run 9 to 12 months. Signal Officers see deployments to Europe under EUCOM rotations, the Middle East under CENTCOM, Korea under USFK, and Africa under AFRICOM. The tempo depends more on your unit’s deployment cycle than on your branch – a Signal Officer in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) will deploy more frequently than one in a FORSCOM training unit.

Deployment demands differ from enlisted Signal soldiers in one important way: the officer is responsible for the entire communication plan, not just one system. A lieutenant troubleshooting a network failure at 0300 in a forward operating base has no one above them to call on – that’s the weight the branch carries.

Primary Duty Stations

Signal units are spread across the force, but key installations include:

• Fort Eisenhower, Georgia – Home of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE). The highest concentration of Signal billets in the Army.
• Fort Liberty, North Carolina – XVIII Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division; active Signal units with high deployment tempo
• Fort Campbell, Kentucky – 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); 101st Special Troops Battalion and associated signal units
• Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), Texas – III Corps and 1st Cavalry Division; large signal presence
• Fort Wainwright, Alaska – 25th Infantry Division units; cold-weather and remote operations
• Fort Drum, New York – 10th Mountain Division; frequent rotational deployments
• Schofield Barracks, Hawaii – 25th Infantry Division headquarters; Pacific-theater signal requirements

Officer assignments are managed by HRC Signal Branch at Fort Knox. Officers submit preference sheets, and HRC balances those preferences against Army needs. Early in a career, assignment preference is a wish list – the Army’s needs take precedence.

Risk, Safety, and Legal Considerations

Job Hazards

Signal Officers in deployed environments face the same hazards as any officer downrange: IED threats, indirect fire, and the physical demands of sustained operations in austere conditions. The Signal-specific hazard is electromagnetic – improperly managed radio frequency (RF) equipment can cause RF burns, and satellite terminals emit microwave radiation that requires proper safety distances.

At the staff level, risks shift from physical to legal. An officer who mismanages Communications Security (COMSEC) – the keys and procedures that encrypt Army communications – can expose classified information. COMSEC violations are serious, career-affecting events.

Safety Protocols

Signal Officers use the Army’s Composite Risk Management (CRM) process to assess and mitigate hazards before operations. For RF-intensive operations, the Army publishes Technical Manual standards for safe operating distances from transmitting antennas. Signal units conduct regular COMSEC audits and maintain strict key management procedures under AR 380-40.

Legal and Command Responsibility

Commissioned officers are bound by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and hold command authority over assigned soldiers. A commander who fails to prevent or report violations of law or regulation – including COMSEC violations, equipment theft, or abuse of authority – can face administrative action, non-judicial punishment, or court-martial.

Command climate surveys and Equal Opportunity assessments happen regularly and feed into evaluation reports. A relief for cause (RFC) – removal from command for performance or character failures – is a career-ending event in most cases. Officers who understand their legal responsibilities, treat soldiers fairly, and maintain command accountability rarely face these consequences.

Impact on Family and Personal Life

Family Considerations

Signal officers PCS (Permanent Change of Station) roughly every 2-3 years. Over a 20-year career, most Signal Officers will move 7 to 10 times. Each move affects schools, spouse employment, and established support networks. The Army pays for household goods shipment and provides a dislocation allowance (DLA) to offset move costs, but the disruption is real.

Spouse employment is a persistent challenge. A partner who is a licensed professional (nurse, attorney, teacher) faces repeated re-licensing barriers at each new state. Military OneSource and Army Community Service (ACS) connect families with employment resources, career counseling, and transition support at every installation.

Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) provide informal support networks during deployments and field exercises. Installation family programs – childcare, legal assistance, financial counseling – are available at most major posts.

Dual-Military Couples

The Army uses a join-spouse program to attempt co-location of dual-military couples, but it’s a request, not a guarantee. Fort Eisenhower’s role as the Signal Corps home installation means two Signal Officers have a reasonable chance of co-location there. The program works best early in a career before senior-level assignments constrain options.

Family planning during deployments requires advance coordination. The Army’s Family Care Plan (FCP) is a legal requirement for soldiers with dependents – it designates who cares for children during deployment and must be kept current.

Reserve and National Guard

Component Availability

The Signal Corps exists in both the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. Both components have Signal battalions and brigade-level signal support units. The Army Reserve Signal units fall under USAR Command (USARC), while National Guard Signal units fall under each state’s adjutant general.

Reserve and Guard Signal billets include company command, battalion S6 positions, and brigade staff roles. Career progression is possible in both components, though the path is slower and depends on what units are available in your geographic area.

Commissioning Paths

Reserve and Guard officers commission through the same sources as active duty (ROTC with a Reserve component contract, State OCS programs, or direct commission for specific specialties). ROTC cadets can sign Reserve component contracts that commission them directly into a Reserve or Guard unit. Active-duty Signal Officers can transfer to the Reserve or Guard after completing their ADSO – this is called an Inter-Component Transfer (ICT).

Drill and Training Commitment

The standard Reserve and Guard commitment is one weekend per month (four Unit Training Assemblies) plus two weeks of Annual Training per year. Signal units often require additional training days for network certification exercises, annual communications qualification events, and pre-deployment readiness reviews. Expect 62+ paid training days per year at minimum in an active Signal unit.

Part-Time Pay

Reserve and Guard pay uses the same DFAS tables as active duty, calculated as (monthly base pay / 30) × number of drill periods. A standard weekend equals four drill periods.

An O-3 (Captain) with under two years of service earns approximately $738 per drill weekend (4 drills). With three years of service, that rises to roughly $903 per weekend. Annual Training at two weeks adds 14 days of active-duty pay at the same rate.

Benefits Differences

TRICARE Reserve Select costs $57.88 per month for the member alone, or $286.66 for member and family. It covers medical, mental health, prescriptions, and hospitalization – similar coverage to active-duty TRICARE but with premiums.

Guard officers may qualify for state-specific education benefits. Many states offer tuition waivers at public universities, state-level bonuses, and state income tax exemptions on military pay. Check your state’s National Guard Education Incentive programs for current rates.

The points-based Reserve retirement system pays 2.5% per equivalent year of service, calculated from retirement points accumulated over a career. A full year of drilling generates roughly 77 points (15 membership + 48 inactive duty training + 14 active duty during AT). Collection begins at age 60, though that age drops for officers with qualifying combat mobilizations.

USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act) protects Reserve and Guard officers from employment discrimination, guarantees reemployment rights after mobilization, and requires employers to continue health insurance for up to 24 months during military leave.

Civilian Career Integration

Signal is one of the best branches for Reserve and Guard service because telecommunications, IT management, and network operations are universally marketable civilian skills. A Signal CPT who manages a brigade network on the weekend is credible to any private-sector IT hiring manager on Monday.

Common civilian-military career combinations include federal IT leadership (GS-13 to GS-15), defense contracting, telecommunications management, and cybersecurity consulting. Companies with significant government contracts actively recruit Reserve officers with security clearances – your clearance is a direct hiring advantage. Federal employment law protects your Reserve service from employer retaliation under USERRA.

Post-Service Opportunities

Civilian Transition

Signal Officers build a genuine technical and leadership skillset that translates directly to civilian demand. The combination of network operations experience, team leadership, and often an active security clearance puts a transitioning Signal officer ahead of most civilian candidates for senior IT roles.

Three programs help bridge the transition:

• Transition GPS (SFL-TAP): Army-mandatory counseling and job placement resources at your installation
• Hiring Our Heroes: U.S. Chamber of Commerce fellowship program placing transitioning officers in corporate internships
• American Corporate Partners (ACP): Free mentorship pairing veteran officers with senior business leaders

Civilian Career Prospects

Salary data for Computer and Information Systems Managers and Computer Network Architects is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Both occupations are projected to grow much faster than average through 2034.

Defense contractors – Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, CACI – recruit former Signal officers specifically. They offer immediate placement into cleared positions with salaries that reflect the market premium on active TS/SCI clearances.

Credentials and Graduate Education

Military Signal training overlaps with several civilian certifications. The Army COOL program at cool.osd.mil lists certifications relevant to AOC 25A, including CompTIA Network+, Security+, and Cisco CCNA. Many Signal Officers pursue these while on active duty using Tuition Assistance.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill covers full in-state tuition at public universities for up to 36 months of graduate school. Private school coverage reaches $29,920.95 per year under the current cap (AY 2025-2026). Officers with Yellow Ribbon eligibility (typically 36+ months of active service post-9/10/2001) can attend many private universities at minimal or no cost.

Is This a Good Job for You? The Right (and Wrong) Fit

Ideal Candidate Profile

Signal is a good match for officers who genuinely enjoy technical problem-solving and can shift between keyboard and field environment without losing their footing. The best Signal officers are comfortable reading a network diagram at 0800 and leading a 40-soldier field exercise at 1400.

A STEM background helps but isn’t required. Officers with degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, and telecommunications consistently perform well in SBOLC and in their first assignments. What matters more is intellectual curiosity and patience with ambiguity – military networks fail in unpredictable ways, and Signal Officers who panic under pressure create problems.

Strong candidates for this branch:

• Enjoy both technical work and people leadership (not one or the other)
• Are comfortable explaining complex systems to non-technical commanders
• Want to work in a branch with direct civilian job market demand
• Have an interest in communications, networking, or information systems as a career, not just as a stepping stone

Potential Challenges

Officers who expected Signal to be a mostly technical role sometimes feel underutilized as leaders when S6 staff work turns into meeting-heavy coordination rather than hands-on technical work. Senior Signal officers spend significant time in staff meetings, requirements documents, and resource briefings – the deeper you go in the branch, the less time you spend on systems directly.

Frequent PCS moves are the most commonly cited reason Signal officers leave after their initial obligation. Families with school-age children or partners in portable-but-regulated professions feel the friction most acutely.

Career and Lifestyle Alignment

If you plan to serve 20 years, Signal offers a legitimate path to senior command and staff leadership, followed by a second career in a field that is actively hiring. If you want one service commitment and a civilian career, Signal transitions better than almost any other branch – the technical skills have direct market value from day one.

Signal is a less obvious choice if your primary goal is combat arms leadership. The branch’s role is support by definition, and officers who want the experience of leading rifle platoons or tank companies should look at Infantry, Armor, or Field Artillery first. That said, the branch-detail program exists precisely for officers who want tactical roots before moving into Signal.

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More Information

Contact your local Army Recruiter or ROTC battalion for the most current information on Signal Officer accession bonuses, ADSO requirements, and assignment options. If you’re preparing for OCS, the GT score component of the ASVAB requires strong verbal reasoning and arithmetic – standard ASVAB prep resources will cover both. Your Professor of Military Science (PMS) or a Signal branch officer at HRC can answer specific questions about talent-based branching and the Signal Corps interview process.

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