Job #: 26-034
Status: AGR
Location: Milwaukee
Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Wisconsin Army National Guard Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-034
DATE: 01 Dec 25
CLOSING DATE: 08 Dec 25
POSITION TITLE, PARA LINE, MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILITARY GRADE AND MOS: COMSEC NCO, PARA 001 LINE 12, E7, 25B4
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Enlisted
DUTY LOCATION:
157TH MNVR ENHANCE BDE (MEB)
4108 NORTH RICHARDS STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53212

WHO MAY APPLY:

On-Board Lateral. Must be a current on-board AGR in the State of WI within the grade(s) of E6 and E7. Must be qualified, or able to qualify, in advertised MOS (25B).

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to current members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard in the grades of: E6 to E7. Individual selected will be reassigned on their current AGR Tour with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. In order to be considered for this position applicants must meet minimum qualifications as outlined on this announcement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Primary COMSEC Custodian (also referred to as KMI Operating Account Manager – KOAM) is responsible for the operation of KMI Operating Account that includes all distribution of keying material and products from the MGC to the End Cryptographic Unit and fill devices, and management and accountability of all keying material and physical COMSEC materials to include enforcing compliance of standards in supported units. Additional duties include the role of Network Communications Systems NCO (25H30), who supervises, coordinates, installs, operates, maintains, and repairs IP-based nodal systems, combat net radios, all related COMSEC devices, tactical and commercial fiber, cabling, and associated equipment. They oversee system construction, reconfiguration, and deployment while ensuring network orders are implemented and operational reports are submitted. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex faults, maintaining nodal routing databases, conducting network reconfigurations, and ensuring systems meet reliability standards. They develop plans for wide area network exercises, request satellite access for exercises throughout the brigade and provide technical training for subordinates. Additionally, they track the maintenance status of signal platforms throughout the Brigade, facilitate completion of Signal MMIS messages, manage the IBCT JBC-P/MMC-S Program and assist in section property accountability.

Other duties as assigned. Frequent travel and occasional weekend work is required for performance of this job.

POSITION COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The individual(s) must be a member of the Wisconsin (ARMY) National Guard and qualify for and be placed in the following compatible MOS/AOC: 25B4

MINIMUM APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. On-Board Lateral (OBL): Must be a current on-board AGR in the State of WI.
2. Must meet qualifications necessary for entry into CMF 25B in accordance with DA Pam 611-21, Chapter 10, Paragraph 10-25B.b.
3. Must not be under 12 months of stabilization for EPS selection IAW 600-8-19.
4. Must not be under 18 months of stabilization for an AGR Initial Tour IAW NGR 600-5.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLYING: The documents listed WILL be submitted “AS A MINIMUM”. If any of the required documents are not reasonably available to you, a brief letter will be submitted citing the documents missing with a short explanation necessary to certify the soldier as eligible. Failure to do so may result in a finding of ineligibility and may cause the applicant to lose consideration for this position.

1. Cover Letter: Must include name, rank, job announcement number, position title, duty status (traditional, technician, AGR, etc.) for which you are applying, and contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address). Additionally, the cover letter must provide an explanation for any missing documents within the remainder of the application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
2. WIARNG AGR Personal Background Questionnaire: All applicants are required to complete. Not submitting this document will disqualify you. If you are unable to obtain the document from your leadership or the link provided, reach out to the WIARNG G1-AMT at ng.wi.wiarng.list.agr-staffing-and-services@army.mil
3. NGB Form 34-1: Application for AGR Position, dated 11 November 2013. All applicants must complete the NGB 34-1, including on-board AGRs. Ensure the form is signed and dated.
4. SF 181: Ethnicity and Race Identification. Form is required for packet, however completion of form is voluntary. Information is used for hiring board composition only.
5. Record Brief (ERB/ORB/SRB): Service members should review for accuracy and include the most-recent version available. Contact your unit’s Readiness NCO for assistance, if necessary.
6. ASVAB Scores: MEPCOM 680, MEPCOM 714, DD 1966, Transcripts, REDD Report, Prior Service Record or alternate documentation of ASVAB scores. Applicants who do not possess the advertised MOS/AOC must include verification of required ASVAB scores to obtain the advertised MOS/AOC.
7. Evaluation Reports (OER/NCOER): Include no less than three most-recent NCOERs/OERs, covering a period of three years. When less than three evaluation reports exist, include all available evaluations and include any missing documents in the cover letter. Recommend including letters of recommendation when less than 3 years of rated time is available.
8. DA Form 705: Applicants must submit their most recent record DA 705 (ACFT). Service members for whom favorable personnel actions have or should have been suspended (flagged), will not be considered for AGR positions.
9. Height and Weight Statement/Memorandum: Service members must provide a current (within 6 months), endorsed statement verifying their compliance with the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP). Service members for whom favorable personnel actions have been suspended (flagged), will not be considered for AGR positions.
10. Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Report: Applicants must include most-recent IMR, which indicates current PULHES. PULHES must meet minimum qualifications for the MOS/AOC associated with advertised position. If recently corrected medical deficiencies are not shown on IMR, service members must coordinate with their units to have records updated. Ensure this information is also annotated on the cover letter.
11. Letter(s) of Recommendation (LOR): Applications may include letters of recommendation when applicable and/or appropriate. LORs may not be used to substitute missing documents.

SELECTING SUPERVISOR:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

To apply go to: https://ftsmcs.ngb.army.mil/protected/Jobs/ All applications for this job announcement type must be submitted via FTSMCS. The FTSMCS Jobs Module provides you with quality control features prior to submission and will automatically verify delivery of your application.

1. Applicants may call at their convenience to verify receipt of an application. Comm: (608) 242-3724 DSN: x3724
2. AGR Management Team (AMT) will not review the application for completion or accuracy before the closing date. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the application is complete, correct and all required documents are included. If the application is incomplete, a letter will be sent to the individual indicating the reason for disqualification. All applications submitted become the property of the AMT and will not be returned.
3. Interested Soldiers must inform their chain of command.
4. Questions regarding this announcement may be referred to AGR Army Staffing, Comm: (608) 242-3724 DSN: x3724 or e-mail ng.wi.wiarng.list.agr-staffing-and-services@army.mil.