Does a signal support system specialist have to do infantry?

Does a signal support system spec have anything to do with infantry? Do we actually have to go out there and "fight"?

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  • Signal communicators are required to be proficient in basic weaponry, such as the rifle and pistol, but will not act as infantrymen in their duties. There could be times when a communicator will have to act in perimeter defense, such as what happened in Vietnam and other places.

    Fixed and tactical communications centers usually have a contingent force to assist in defense, but every communicator must expect to be ready to help.

  • No. You're there to fix their radios when they don't work. Every battalion has a commo section So you setup your stuff with the battalion maint group and work on fixing radios.

  • you do what your job is. if it's infantry you go out and fight. if your a radio operator,you operate your radio. but if your base or position is going to be over run you fight with everyone else.

  • No.....BUT...if your unit is say running dual COPs, you will have to sometimes go out in a convoy to fix their stuff that doesn't work. If you so happen to take contact...your going to fight.

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