MOS 18ESpecial Forces Comms350 Pts Mandatory
18E Special Forces Comms Standards
18E Special Forces Communications Sergeants maintain the lifeline of the ODA, operating high-frequency and satellite communications in austere, denied environments under the mandatory sex-neutral 350-point AFT standard.
AFT PASSING FLOOR350 PtsSex-neutral male scale
CFT MAX TIME30:007 continuous tactical stations
COMMS GEAR LOAD80+ lbsAntenna arrays, crypto & batteries
TAPE EXEMPTION465 PtsWaives mandatory AR 600-9 tape test
Flagship AFT Engine18E READY
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Understanding 18E Special Forces Comms Demands
The 18E carries heavy lithium battery banks, portable satellite terminals (BGAN/SATCOM), dipole antenna wires, and cryptographic devices up high-altitude ridge lines to establish high-frequency communication nets. High core isometric endurance (PLK) and cardiovascular aerobic pacing (2MR) ensure the communicator can climb steep terrain with extreme rucksack weights without physical failure.