Joint Communications Unit

The Joint Communications Unit (JCU) is the premiere communications organization within the Department of Defense. It is comprised of members from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Civilian personnel in a variety of communications, automation, electronics maintenance, and logistic specialties. JCU members are trained to be communication experts and afforded uncommon opportunities as a member of this unique team. The Joint Communications Unit is an "Airborne" unit. Since we must maintain the highest state of readiness, training encompasses much of our daily routine. Because of our deployment status, unit personnel receive a wide-range of training. This training includes: UHF and SHF satellite systems, LAN, WAN, Servers, Active Directory, Networking, VOIP, VTC, Video Distribution, fiber system installation and advanced tactical communication scenarios on various air, land, and sea platforms. JCU members can expect the following benefits:* Work with the best communicators within the Department of Defense; hand picked, experienced professionals – the best in their field.* Professionally challenging work environment you will make an impact every day on national objectives * Advanced ivilian and Military Technical Certifications. Training and experience that are in high demand in the civilian sector * Special Duty Assignment Pay, Monthly incentive pays, and Civilian clothing allowance * Opportunity to become Airborne qualified * Promotions that exceed the average of each respective service.* Atypical deployment cycles, usually 120days.* Long-term assignment - possibly your last PCS move. Personnel assigned to these units cannot be levied for assignment anywhere else unless it is voluntary. To become a member of the team, apply at