Communications Officer O.C.C.

The Communications Operator is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the communications structure during active and inactive military times. During combat the Communications Operator is responsible for relaying any message to and from headquarters, ensuring that those messages are properly coded and authenticated, and encrypted. If the Communications Operator believes that their liner of communication has been exposed or cracked they will initiate a complete systems changeover to a new communications frequency and security protocol, for both themselves and the entire communications relay network. 

Other responsibilities of the Communications Operator include the install, maintain and operate communications equipment, as well as monitor and respond to an emergency call. The Communications Operators are also trained in Intelligence Operations, which means they will also record radio signals coming from foreign ships, planes, and land forces. They will then study those radio signals to understand the tactics used by foreign military forces. By working in small groups, the Communications Operators can triangulate and locate the source of foreign radio signals using electronic directions-finding equipment. 

The Communications Operator is trained in the use of, setting up of and maintenance of various types of communication equipment. Once trained the Communications Operator may find them assigned to work on Naval Ships, Air force Bases and Aircraft, Land Bases, Mobile Field Units or Communications Hubs. It is a demanding job that requires a keen intellect and precision. The variety of their tasks may see them operate indoors or outdoors, in safe environments and in front line areas installing new communications equipment and relays.

Attribute Requirements: A minimum I.Q. of 9. A high M.E. and M.A. are recommended, but not necessary.

Physical Demands: Normal colour visions, normal hearing, and the ability to speak clearly and distinctly are requires entering some specialties in this occupation.

Hand To Hand: Basic can be upgraded to expert at the cost of one other’ skill. To change to martial arts (or assassin if evil) cost three other’ skills.

O.C.C. Related Skills: Select six other skills, plus two additional skills at level 2, 4 and 6. Select one other skill at levels 8, 10 and 12. All new skills start at first level proficiency.

Secondary Skills: The character also gets to select three secondary skills from the list, excluding those marker  ‘None or Only’, at level two, four, seven, ten and thirteen. These are additional areas of knowledge that do not receive the advantage of the bonuses listed in the parenthesis. All new skills start at first level proficiency.

Additional Equipment Available: Additional equipment and weapons are available upon request. Common additional equipment made available includes enhanced body armor, Humvee or other similar form of transportation. Various communications gear such as recording devices, scramblers, de-scramblers, etc.

  The character also has access to most military bases (medium level security clearance) and military doctors, hospitals and other facilities. 

Note: Availability of equipment and resources may depend upon the local commander; supply stock, location, casualties and combat condition. The Communications Operator is typically at the middle to bottom of the priority list.

Money: The soldier gets a roof over their head, food, clothing, medical care and all other basic necessities are provided free of charge as part of their salary. The character also receives a monthly wage based on their current rank. Most characters start their military career with a few hundred dollars savings (1D6 x100). At base level (Corporal) the character earns $1,056.00 per month of service.

  Communications Operators quarters are a nice, dormitory style barracks. Ten soldiers share one dormitory area. Each gets a small bedroom in a common area and a work desk a personnel computer. All share one bathroom, a sitting area, and a living room area. Or the soldier can opt to live off base at his or her own expense.