Ground Radio Communications (Space)
Install and maintain space and terrestrial communications systems.
Job Overview
2E1X4 Guardians keep Space Force ground and radio comms operational.
Ground Radio Comms Guardians install, maintain, and repair fixed and deployable RF, satellite ground, and cryptographic communications equipment.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Install radio and satcom equipment
- Maintain crypto devices
- Troubleshoot RF issues
- Support exercises
Training Pipeline
- 1BMT7.5 weeks
- 2Tech SchoolKeesler AFB, MS · ~35 weeks
Official Qualification Requirements
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Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Spaceforce.com states enlisted Guardians "must be 17-42 years of age, a U.S. citizen" — no green card option is offered — and officers must be citizens under 10 U.S.C. 20202. Source: spaceforce.com/how-to-join/enlisted-guardians. Verified August 2026.
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Career Progression
NCOIC, senior enlisted leader.
Assignments & Special Schools
- Peterson SFB, CO
- Vandenberg SFB, CA
- Cape Canaveral SFS, FL
Deployment: Some deployments; primarily CONUS.
Advantages
- Strong technical skill
- Certifications
- Commercial demand
Disadvantages
- Long tech school
- On-call rotations