# CAF Communications & Electronics (C&E) Branch Careers
> Explore roles, responsibilities, and training pathways for CELE Officers and NCM occupations in the Canadian Armed Forces C&E Branch.

Tags: canadian-armed-forces, cele-officer, military-communications, cyber-operator, signal-corps, defense-careers, electronics-engineering
## Communications & Electronics (C&E) Branch Overview
* **Mission:** Provide CAF with personnel for telecommunications, IT, cyber, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence.
* **History:** Traces back to the Canadian Signal Corps (1903); unified branch formed in 1968.
* **Key Units:** Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment (CFJSR), 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment, and CAFCYBERCOM.

## CELE Officer (MOC 083) Career Path
* **Role:** Manage telecommunications and info systems across Air, Land, and Joint environments.
* **Training:** 12 weeks basic training (CFLRS) followed by 19 weeks trade training at CFSCE Kingston.
* **Employment:** Includes Airfield Communications Manager, Tactical Communications Officer, and NORAD systems management.

## NCM C&E Occupations
* **Signal Operator (Sig Op):** Install and operate tactical radio and computer networks (12-week trade training).
* **Signal Technician (Sig Tech):** Specialize in repair and configuration of complex electronics; 16-month training program equivalent to a 2-year diploma.
* **Line Technician:** Install physical cable infrastructure, antenna masts, and towers; involves working at height and in confined spaces.
* **Cyber Operator:** Front-line cyber defense for CAF networks; includes Top Secret screening and specialized cybersecurity training.

## CAFCYBERCOM
* Dedicated military cyber command established in Sept 2024 to lead cyber operations, EW, and SIGINT.
* Includes the Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre (CFNOC) and Electronic Warfare Centre (CFEWC).
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