Army Communication & Information Systems Specialists (Sig Op, Lineman and LCIS Amalgamation)

[REDinstaller]

I think an overhaul of CFSCE is what was needed vice the trades being F***ED up. All this has done is to demonstrate how ineffective the school is at training. How many courses have we all been on that had filler that wasn't required? The first Athena (210) maint courses were a perfect example. 1/2 a day taking it apart and the following 1/2 day putting it back together. Otherwise the course could be taught localy to the Units benefit.

 

[211RadOp]

Everyone in the Army and some Air Force and Navy types in certain trades(Medics, etc) take BMQ-Land(formally known as SQ)

As for Signallers in Infantry units,  I have a lot of experience with that, as all my time has been with the Infantry, 0 time in a Sigs unit.  Think up any questions you have and I'll do my best to sort you out.  But like others said,  your main job is still to provide comms, but you can still get out an go out with the Infantry.  Also with the way the trade(ACISS) is set up now,  Sigs will no longer be posted straight to a Combat Arms unit like they did with the old Sig Op, LCIS and Line trades.  All newly trained pers will do time in HQ&Sigs before going to another unit *edit* according to "The Plan" still possibility of going straight to a Combat Arms unit.

Wish that were true, however, on Friday I was at the Grad Parade for 0019 (F) and 0020.  At least two are going to Infantry Units (Shilo and Pet) according to the program.  The bulk are going to HQ & Sigs or CFJSR.

 

[Gulruthina]

Is it hard getting into the ACISS trade?

 

[REDinstaller]

No I don't think so, it will be hard to get out of ACISS if you find you don't like it.  >

 

[Gulruthina]

No I don't think so, it will be hard to get out of ACISS if you find you don't like it.  >

Where you an ACISS when you first joined the Canadian Forces?

 

[REDinstaller]

The ACISS trade was only stood up on 1 Oct 11. I've been a Rad Tech from 1993-1995, LCIS 1995-2011, and ACISS since 1 Oct 11. But the old Rad Op trade was notorious for come on in, if you don't like it you can remuster to something else..... until you tried. The Sig Ops were the same, so I see situation no change due to low numbers within the new trade.

 

[Gulruthina]

The ACISS trade was only stood up on 1 Oct 11. I've been a Rad Tech from 1993-1995, LCIS 1995-2011, and ACISS since 1 Oct 11. But the old Rad Op trade was notorious for come on in, if you don't like it you can remuster to something else..... until you tried. The Sig Ops were the same, so I see situation no change due to low numbers within the new trade.

Thanks for the info! I writing my CFAT on Feb 28th for the ACISS and Combat Engineer!

 

[REDinstaller]

Good luck.

 

[Gulruthina]

Good luck.

Do you need a really high score in the CFAT to qualify as a ACISS?

 

[REDinstaller]

I have no clue as I wrote my CFAT back in 1990. The CFRC will be able to tell you what you qualify for based upon your results. You might be surprised by what you are able to apply for.

 

[JBP]

Do you need a really high score in the CFAT to qualify as a ACISS?

You USED to need a high score, it used to be higher for Sig Op than even LCIS and they said that was a mistake... Surprise!!! But now it's been re-adjusted to reflect the requirements properly. I doubt it's harder to get into ACISS than it is to be a Steward or Cook (lol)... Kidding aside, they said it's been brought to a more 'realistic' level. They being MESS managers and Career Managers throughout the briefings the last 2-3 years. If you qualify for Infantry, you'll qualify for us.

 

[PiperDown]

it used to be higher for Sig Op than even LCIS and they said that was a mistake... Surprise!!!

let me be the first to call BULLSH** on that one

 

[PMedMoe]

let me be the first to call BULLSH** on that one

Nope, completely true.

 

[Gulruthina]

What do you guys love about being an Army Communication and Information System Specialist?

 

[Gulruthina]

I wrote my CFAT and qualify as an ACISS and the other 2 trades I applied for. Actually the Military counselor told me I am very qualified.

Interview on March 15 for ACISS!

 

[Occam]

This ought to be good....

op:

 

[Gulruthina]

This ought to be good....

op:

Helloo! 

 

[ringo598]

uhhh.  Hmmm.  As an ACISS...the part I like is...
Well darn, I don't have much, radio's are fun I guess?  Putting masts up and then taking them down...and then putting them up...and taking them down...good PT at least!  The worst part is when I got told I'm not allowed to use "interrogative" over the net

 

[Robert0288]

Not ACISS, but I hear the hours are good... :

 

[PuckChaser]

Loved being a SigOp, jury is still out on ACISS...