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CAF C&E Branch: Roles, Responsibilities & Occupations

Explore roles in the Canadian Armed Forces C&E Branch, including CELE and Signals Officers, NCM occupations like Cyber Operators, and ATIS Technicians.

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CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
FORCES ARMÉES CANADIENNES
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C&E ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
C&E Roles and Responsibilities
Communications and Electronics Branch — CAF Units, CELE Employment Areas, and NCM Occupations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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C&E Branch Overview
2
Acronyms & Definitions
3
What C&E Means in the CAF
4
Officer Occupations — CELE vs Signals
5
CELE Employment Areas
6
NCM C&E Occupations (Land)
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NCM C&E Occupations (Air/Maritime/Cyber)
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CAF C&E Units — Regular Force
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CAF C&E Units — Reserve Force
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CAF C&E Units — Cyber Command
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CAF C&E Units — 7 Comm Group
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Training & Development
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How It All Fits Together
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Conclusion
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MILITARY BRANCH OVERVIEW
The Communications & Electronics (C&E) Branch
MISSION
Provide the CAF with communications, electronics, information systems, cyber operations, and electronic warfare capability across Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Roots from 1903
Founded in 1968 through unification of:
  • Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS)
  • RCAF Telecommunications Branch
  • RCN Communications Research Branch
STRUCTURE
2
Officer Paths
CELE & Signals Officer
7
NCM Trades
Non-Commissioned Members
MOTTO
"VELOX VERSUTUS VIGILANS"
Swift, Skilled, Alert
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ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Full Term
CAF Canadian Armed Forces
C&E Communications and Electronics
CELE Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer
CIS Communications and Information Systems
C2 Command and Control
NCM Non-Commissioned Member
ATS Air Traffic Services
EW Electronic Warfare
SIGINT Signals Intelligence
COMSEC Communications Security
DND Department of National Defence
CFSCE Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics
RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force
RCN Royal Canadian Navy
CA Canadian Army
Abbreviation Full Term
CMBG Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
CFJSR Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment
CAFCYBERCOM Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command
ATESS Aerospace & Telecom Engineering Support Squadron
CFEWC Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre
CFNOC Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre
ATIS Aerospace Telecommunications and Info Systems
SOF Special Operations Forces
CFINTCOM Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
ADM(DS) Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Services
ADM(Mat) Assistant Deputy Minister Materiel
OUTCAN Outside Canada Posting
HQ Headquarters
Reg F Regular Force
Res F Reserve Force
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WHAT COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MEANS IN THE CAF
COMMUNICATIONS (Voice/Data/Radio)
Radio, satellite, microwave, voice, data and message systems that move information between commanders, headquarters, ships, aircraft, vehicles and deployed forces.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Networks/Servers)
Computer networks, routing, switching, servers, enterprise systems, deployable IT, data services and user support.
ELECTRONICS (Radar/Nav Aids)
Electronic equipment such as radar, navigation aids, control systems, cryptographic devices and technical infrastructure that make operations possible.
SPECTRUM & SECURITY (EW/COMSEC/Cyber)
Electronic Warfare, Communications Security, cryptography, network defence, vulnerability reduction and cyber support to operations.
OPERATIONAL ENABLEMENT (C2/Readiness)
The end purpose — give commanders reliable Command and Control so they can sense, decide, direct and fight across all domains.
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OFFICER OCCUPATIONS — CELE AND SIGNALS OFFICER
CELE Officer
Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer
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Primarily RCAF-focused
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Support air operations at Wings
▶
Manage airfield telecommunications and electronics systems
▶
Oversee radar, navigation aids, and C2 networks
▶
Lead technical teams
▶
Advise commanders on electronic capability and risk
Signals Officer
 
▶
Primarily Army-focused
▶
Provide tactical communications for land operations
▶
Lead signal squadrons in the field
▶
Plan and execute deployable radio, telephone, and data networks
▶
Command signal sections supporting brigade operations
Both are C&E Branch officers — CELE is technical/RCAF focused, Signals Officer is tactical/Army focused.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH
CELE EMPLOYMENT AREAS
1
Tactical & Strategic Communications
Terrestrial radio, satellite communications, deployable networks and communications planning for operations.
2
Airfield & Aerospace Technical Systems
Management of air traffic control and technical electronics systems, radar, navigation aids and related Air Force capability.
3
Networks, Information Mgmt & Enterprise Systems
Data, information and knowledge management systems; operational and institutional information systems; network operations.
4
Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Intel Support
Communications systems that support surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence functions, including ground-based surveillance systems.
5
Security, Cryptography & Spectrum Functions
Communications security, network security, cryptography and participation in EW-related technical fields.
6
Project, Policy & Capability Development
Advice on planning and acquisition, project management, policy development, lifecycle decisions, HQ work and multinational appointments.
Typical Workplaces
Base or wing  •  Headquarters  •  Field exercises  •  Combat/deployed operations  •  International HQ and multinational staff  •  Project and policy organizations
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PERSONNEL ALLOCATION BY ORGANIZATION
CELE EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION
Rank
Employment Area
Pct.
Distribution
1
ADM(DS) Assistant Deputy Minister Defence Services
33%
2
RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force
28%
3
HR/CFSCE/RMC etc Human Resources, Training, Education
12%
4
Staff Staff Appointments
9%
5
OUTCAN Outside Canada Postings
9%
6
ADM(Mat) Assistant Deputy Minister Materiel
7%
7
Joint Ops Joint Operations
6%
8
Army/SOF Canadian Army and Special Operations Forces
3%
9
Navy Royal Canadian Navy
2%
10
CFINTCOM Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
1%
Key Insight
The majority of CELE officers (61%) serve in ADM(DS) or RCAF appointments — reflecting the technical and air-focused nature of the occupation.
Source: CELE Career Manager Briefing, 2023-01-10
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WHAT A CELE OFFICER ACTUALLY DOES
1
ADVISE COMMANDERS
Translate technical capability into operational language — what works, what does not, what is risky, and what must be prioritized.
2
LEAD PEOPLE AND TEAMS
Command or supervise technicians, operators and support staff; set standards; develop junior members; enforce readiness and discipline.
3
GENERATE AND SUSTAIN READINESS
Ensure systems are available, maintained, secure and configured for the mission; report serviceability and operational limitations honestly.
4
INTEGRATE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS
Make radios, satellite links, networks, airfield systems, cryptography, electronic systems and user needs work together as one C2 system.
5
MANAGE RISK AND RESOURCES
Balance people, equipment, spares, training, time and money. Decisions on what must be fixed now, what can wait, and where redundancy is required.
6
BUILD FUTURE CAPABILITY
Contribute to policy, procurement, capability development and modernization so the force does not fall behind in communications, electronics and cyber.
"The CELE officer exists to LEAD, INTEGRATE, ADVISE and SUSTAIN the C&E system."
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COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH
NCM C&E OCCUPATIONS — OVERVIEW
NCM (Non-Commissioned Member) — Highly skilled technical personnel who are not commissioned officers, responsible for directly executing and maintaining the operational and technical capabilities of the CAF.
GROUP 1 — ARMY (Canadian Army)
Signal Operator (Sig Op)
Installs, removes, troubleshoots and operates wired and wireless systems including radio, satellite, microwave, fibre-optic and voice/data. Main purpose: move information in real time.
Signal Technician (Sig Tech)
Maintains, repairs, configures, administers and modifies communication systems; preventive and corrective maintenance on wired, wireless, radio, satellite, microwave and network-defence equipment.
Line Technician (Line Tech)
Installs and repairs copper and fibre infrastructure, integrates wireless systems into wired networks, erects and maintains towers and antennas.
Information Systems Technician (IS Tech)
Deploys, establishes, administers and maintains multi-platform networking environments, servers and data/voice networks; deployable IT support.
GROUP 2 — AIR FORCE (RCAF)
Aerospace Telecommunications & Info Systems Tech (ATIS Tech)
Repairs and maintains Air Force and joint telecommunications and information systems, including satellite, microwave, switchboards, C2 networks, radar, navigation and cryptographic systems.
GROUP 3 — PURPLE (Joint)
Signals Intelligence Specialist (SIGINT Specialist)
Collects, processes, and analyzes signals intelligence to support tactical and strategic operations.
Cyber Operator (Cyber Op)
Defends military networks and systems, conducting defensive and active cyber operations to secure the communication environment.
ℹ️ Joint/All Services
Occupations designated as "Purple" are branch-agnostic and operate jointly. Members can be actively employed across Army, Navy, and Air Force operational environments.
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CANADIAN ARMED FORCES • ARMY COMMUNICATIONS
SIGNAL OPERATOR & SIGNAL TECHNICIAN
Signal Operator (Sig Op)
Provides communication systems to the Army and CAF.
Installs, removes, troubleshoots and operates wired and wireless systems.
Operates radio, satellite, microwave, fibre-optic and voice/data systems.
Moves information in real time between commanders and forces.
Deploys to field exercises and operations.
Sets up and tears down tactical communications infrastructure.
OPERATOR = RUNS THE SYSTEM
Signal Technician (Sig Tech)
Maintains and repairs communication equipment.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on communications equipment.
Repairs, configures, administers and modifies communication systems.
Works on wired, wireless, radio, satellite, microwave and network-defence equipment.
Ensures systems remain operational and mission-ready.
Performs technical inspections and upgrades.
TECHNICIAN = REPAIRS AND CONFIGURES THE SYSTEM
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Military Occupation Profile
LINE TECHNICIAN
Building the Physical Communications Infrastructure
  • ▶ Provides reliable wired communications infrastructure for military operations.
  • ▶ Installs and maintains interior structured cable systems within military buildings.
  • ▶ Integrates radio, satellite, and microwave broadband equipment into wired networks.
  • ▶ Erects, maintains and repairs communications towers and antenna systems.
  • ▶ Installs and maintains fibre optic and copper cable distribution infrastructure on military bases.
  • ▶ Supports both fixed-base infrastructure and deployable field operations.
  • ▶ Works alongside Signal Operators to ensure physical pathways exist for voice and data.
  • ▶ Provides essential physical layer connectivity — the foundation all communications depend on.
LINE TECHNICIAN
BUILDS THE CABLE / TOWER / PHYSICAL NETWORK PATH
" Without the Line Technician, there are no physical links for communications to travel on. "
Primary Environment
Land / Infrastructure
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) TECHNICIAN
Running the IT Environment
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Deploys, establishes, administers and maintains multi-platform networking environments.
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Manages servers, data networks and voice networks.
▶
Enables seamless communication on CAF missions worldwide.
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Provides deployable information technology support to commanders in the field.
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Administers enterprise and operational IT systems.
▶
Supports data management, user accounts, permissions and security.
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Bridges the gap between military communications and modern IT networking.
IS TECHNICIAN = ADMINISTERS THE IT ENVIRONMENT
Closest occupation to enterprise and deployable information technology support.
Training
~12 months at CFSCE, Kingston, after Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)
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AEROSPACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ATIS) TECHNICIAN
Air Force and Joint Technical Specialist
Maintains all types of Air Force and joint telecommunications and information systems. Works on satellite communications, microwave systems, switchboards, and command-and-control networks.
Maintains radar systems and navigation aids used in air operations. Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on Air Force equipment.
Handles cryptographic systems and secure communications essential for operations.
Receives approximately 12 months of occupational training at CFSCE after basic training.
ATIS TECH = AIR AND JOINT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Posting Locations
  • Canadian Wings (3, 4, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22 Wing)
  • NORAD bases in USA
  • Arctic locations
  • Global deployments globally to support Air Force
Key Distinction
Unlike Army signal trades, the ATIS Technician supports fixed and deployable RCAF systems.
Environment: Air / Joint
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CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
FORCES ARMÉES CANADIENNES
ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY
Marine royale canadienne
NAVAL COMMUNICATOR
Maritime External Communications Expert
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
External Circuits
Establishes and manages voice, radio-teletype, and data circuits on ships and shore facilities.
Secure Networks
Maintains vital links to national and allied networks. Operates cryptographic and satellite messaging systems.
Tactical Advisory
Advises command on tactical signalling and complex message handling across maritime environments.
Core Definition
NAVAL COMMUNICATOR =
SHIP AND SHORE EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT
Works aboard ships, submarines and at strategic shore facilities.
RCN
Unique to Royal Canadian Navy
The maritime environment does not use Army-style signal regiments. Instead, C&E capability is deeply embedded within operational units.
"Unlike Army signal trades, Naval Communicators are embedded within ships and shore facilities rather than organized into separate signal regiments."
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DETAILED OCCUPATION
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SPECIALIST
Collect, Intercept and Analyze Electronic Signals
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collects, processes, analyzes and disseminates indications and warnings to the command team.
  • Intercepts and analyzes electronic transmissions and signals.
  • Manages and protects computer networks.
  • Uses and maintains classified publications and equipment.
  • Works in highly secure environments with sensitive information.
  • Supports broader signals-intelligence tasks within the CAF.
  • Provides actionable intelligence to commanders.
  • Works closely with Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) and CFS Leitrim.
SIGINT SPECIALIST = COLLECT AND ANALYZE SIGNALS INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENT: JOINT / INTELLIGENCE
(Often called 'Purple' — serves all three services)
CONNECTION
SIGINT Specialists work at CFS Leitrim — responsible for interception, decryption, and processing of communications for the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) and the CAF.
KEY NOTE
Works in highly classified environments — SIGINT supports decision-making at the strategic and operational level.
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CYBER OPERATOR
Defend and Operate in Cyberspace
JOINT / CYBER — Supports all services
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Conducts defensive cyber operations to protect CAF networks.
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Monitors CAF networks to detect and respond to unauthorized access and cyber threats.
•
Works with other government departments to coordinate cyber defence.
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Provides cyber support to the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Joint missions.
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Conducts active cyber operations when required and feasible.
•
Manages the computer network environment and identifies vulnerabilities.
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Completes ~16 weeks of CFSCE cyber course after specialty preparation.
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Works within CAFCYBERCOM — Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command.
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Noted for participation in Exercise MASAKARI 25, a premier CAF cyber training exercise.
CYBER OPERATOR = PROTECT AND OPERATE NETWORKS IN CYBERSPACE
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NCM C&E OCCUPATION QUICK-REFERENCE MATRIX
Occupation Primary Role Environment Key Distinction
Signal Operator
(Sig Op)		 Operate field communications systems Land / Tactical Runs the system.
Signal Technician
(Sig Tech)		 Repair, configure and defend communications systems Land / Technical Repairs and configures the system.
Line Technician
(Line Tech)		 Build and maintain physical voice/data infrastructure Land / Infrastructure Builds the cable/tower/physical network path.
Information Systems Technician
(IS Tech)		 Administer networks, servers and computing environments Land / Information Technology Administers the IT environment.
Aerospace Telecommunications and Information Systems Technician
(ATIS Tech)		 Maintain air and joint telecom/information systems Air / Joint Air and joint technical support.
Naval Communicator Run external maritime voice, data and tactical signalling Naval Ship and shore external communications expert.
Cyber Operator
(Cyber Op)		 Defend and operate networks in cyberspace Joint / Cyber Protect and operate networks in cyberspace.
Signals Intelligence Specialist
(SIGINT Spec)		 Collect and analyze signals information Joint / Intelligence Collect and analyze signals.
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CAF C&E Branch: Roles, Responsibilities & Occupations

Explore roles in the Canadian Armed Forces C&E Branch, including CELE and Signals Officers, NCM occupations like Cyber Operators, and ATIS Technicians.

C&E Roles and Responsibilities

Communications and Electronics Branch — CAF Units, CELE Employment Areas, and NCM Occupations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

C&E Branch Overview

Acronyms & Definitions

What C&E Means in the CAF

Officer Occupations — CELE vs Signals

CELE Employment Areas

NCM C&E Occupations (Land)

NCM C&E Occupations (Air/Maritime/Cyber)

CAF C&E Units — Regular Force

CAF C&E Units — Reserve Force

CAF C&E Units — Cyber Command

CAF C&E Units — 7 Comm Group

Training & Development

How It All Fits Together

Conclusion

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The Communications & Electronics (C&E) Branch

Provide the CAF with communications, electronics, information systems, cyber operations, and electronic warfare capability across Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS

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WHAT COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MEANS IN THE CAF

COMMUNICATIONS (Voice/Data/Radio)

Radio, satellite, microwave, voice, data and message systems that move information between commanders, headquarters, ships, aircraft, vehicles and deployed forces.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Networks/Servers)

Computer networks, routing, switching, servers, enterprise systems, deployable IT, data services and user support.

ELECTRONICS (Radar/Nav Aids)

Electronic equipment such as radar, navigation aids, control systems, cryptographic devices and technical infrastructure that make operations possible.

SPECTRUM & SECURITY (EW/COMSEC/Cyber)

Electronic Warfare, Communications Security, cryptography, network defence, vulnerability reduction and cyber support to operations.

OPERATIONAL ENABLEMENT (C2/Readiness)

The end purpose — give commanders reliable Command and Control so they can sense, decide, direct and fight across all domains.

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C&E is a whole-of-CAF warfighting and enabling capability system.

OFFICER OCCUPATIONS — CELE AND SIGNALS OFFICER

CELE Officer

Communication and Electronics Engineering Officer

Primarily RCAF-focused

Support air operations at Wings

Manage airfield telecommunications and electronics systems

Oversee radar, navigation aids, and C2 networks

Lead technical teams

Advise commanders on electronic capability and risk

Signals Officer

Primarily Army-focused

Provide tactical communications for land operations

Lead signal squadrons in the field

Plan and execute deployable radio, telephone, and data networks

Command signal sections supporting brigade operations

Both are C&E Branch officers — CELE is technical/RCAF focused, Signals Officer is tactical/Army focused.

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CELE EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION

PERSONNEL ALLOCATION BY ORGANIZATION

The majority of CELE officers (61%) serve in ADM(DS) or RCAF appointments — reflecting the technical and air-focused nature of the occupation.

Source: CELE Career Manager Briefing, 2023-01-10

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WHAT A CELE OFFICER ACTUALLY DOES

ADVISE COMMANDERS

Translate technical capability into operational language — what works, what does not, what is risky, and what must be prioritized.

LEAD PEOPLE AND TEAMS

Command or supervise technicians, operators and support staff; set standards; develop junior members; enforce readiness and discipline.

GENERATE AND SUSTAIN READINESS

Ensure systems are available, maintained, secure and configured for the mission; report serviceability and operational limitations honestly.

INTEGRATE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS

Make radios, satellite links, networks, airfield systems, cryptography, electronic systems and user needs work together as one C2 system.

MANAGE RISK AND RESOURCES

Balance people, equipment, spares, training, time and money. Decisions on what must be fixed now, what can wait, and where redundancy is required.

BUILD FUTURE CAPABILITY

Contribute to policy, procurement, capability development and modernization so the force does not fall behind in communications, electronics and cyber.

"The CELE officer exists to LEAD, INTEGRATE, ADVISE and SUSTAIN the C&E system."

NCM C&E OCCUPATIONS — OVERVIEW

COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS BRANCH

<strong>NCM (Non-Commissioned Member)</strong> — Highly skilled technical personnel who are not commissioned officers, responsible for directly executing and maintaining the operational and technical capabilities of the CAF.

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Installs, removes, troubleshoots and operates wired and wireless systems including radio, satellite, microwave, fibre-optic and voice/data. Main purpose: move information in real time.

Maintains, repairs, configures, administers and modifies communication systems; preventive and corrective maintenance on wired, wireless, radio, satellite, microwave and network-defence equipment.

Installs and repairs copper and fibre infrastructure, integrates wireless systems into wired networks, erects and maintains towers and antennas.

Deploys, establishes, administers and maintains multi-platform networking environments, servers and data/voice networks; deployable IT support.

Repairs and maintains Air Force and joint telecommunications and information systems, including satellite, microwave, switchboards, C2 networks, radar, navigation and cryptographic systems.

Collects, processes, and analyzes signals intelligence to support tactical and strategic operations.

Defends military networks and systems, conducting defensive and active cyber operations to secure the communication environment.

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES • ARMY COMMUNICATIONS

SIGNAL OPERATOR & SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

Signal Operator (Sig Op)

Provides communication systems to the Army and CAF.

Installs, removes, troubleshoots and operates wired and wireless systems.

Operates radio, satellite, microwave, fibre-optic and voice/data systems.

Moves information in real time between commanders and forces.

Deploys to field exercises and operations.

Sets up and tears down tactical communications infrastructure.

OPERATOR = RUNS THE SYSTEM

Signal Technician (Sig Tech)

Maintains and repairs communication equipment.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on communications equipment.

Repairs, configures, administers and modifies communication systems.

Works on wired, wireless, radio, satellite, microwave and network-defence equipment.

Ensures systems remain operational and mission-ready.

Performs technical inspections and upgrades.

TECHNICIAN = REPAIRS AND CONFIGURES THE SYSTEM

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LINE TECHNICIAN

Building the Physical Communications Infrastructure

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) TECHNICIAN

Running the IT Environment

Deploys, establishes, administers and maintains multi-platform networking environments.

Manages servers, data networks and voice networks.

Enables seamless communication on CAF missions worldwide.

Provides deployable information technology support to commanders in the field.

Administers enterprise and operational IT systems.

Supports data management, user accounts, permissions and security.

Bridges the gap between military communications and modern IT networking.

IS TECHNICIAN = ADMINISTERS THE IT ENVIRONMENT

Closest occupation to enterprise and deployable information technology support.

~12 months at CFSCE, Kingston, after Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)

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AEROSPACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ATIS) TECHNICIAN

Air Force and Joint Technical Specialist

NAVAL COMMUNICATOR

Maritime External Communications Expert

SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SPECIALIST

Collect, Intercept and Analyze Electronic Signals

CAN UNCLASSIFIED

CYBER OPERATOR

Defend and Operate in Cyberspace

JOINT / CYBER — Supports all services

CYBER OPERATOR = PROTECT AND OPERATE NETWORKS IN CYBERSPACE

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NCM C&E OCCUPATION QUICK-REFERENCE MATRIX

Memorize the primary role column — it is the fastest way to explain each occupation in one sentence.

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