Cyber Protection Team 173

The Cyber Protection Team 173 is a joint partnership between the New York and New Jersey National Guard to meet the threats from cyberspace. Soldiers assigned to the Cyber Protection Team train and operate on a traditional part-time basis, in support of state and federal missions. When mobilized for federal active duty, the Cyber Protection Team provides surge support to Army Cyber Command and support to defensive cyberspace operations as assigned.

The Cyber Protection Team provides elite, trained, trusted, disciplined and highly skilled cyber professionals responsive to the needs of the nation while boosting the state and federal cyber defense capabilities. Additionally, the Cyber Protection Team gives New York and New Jersey an additional asset, if needed, when it comes to large-scale emergencies and disasters at home.

Citizen Soldiers are an essential part of the Cyber Protection Team, these cyber professionals, many of whom bring private sector experience, enhance the total Army's cyberspace capabilities and capacities.

42nd ID, 42nd CAB, and 27th BCT

Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare specialists lead and coordinate electronic attacks, oversee electronic protection, and offer support with electronic warfare engaging adversaries in and through cyberspace to protect from cyber or electromagnetic attacks. They are skilled in detecting, identifying, and locating sources of electromagnetic energy to utilize directed energy in order to control and defeat enemy electronic systems with electronic protection techniques.

Become a Cyber Professional

• The Cyber career path offers Soldiers the opportunity to join the Army's newest branch and help to defend America as front line warriors in cyberspace.
• You are the first line of defense. Cyberspace operations are critical to our nation and the Army's mission. Securing cyberspace is a vital responsibility.
• Talented, passionate, forward-thinking, flexible professionals are taking on the challenges of cyberspace.

In order to be considered for the 17 Series MOS you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Be a US Citizen.
• Physically fit.
• Passion for working in the Cyber/Information Technology Field.

• Officers:
  • 17A Cyber Warfare Officer requirements.
  • 17B Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer requirements.
• ​Warrant Officers: Must meet all requirements outlined here:
  • https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/170A/
• Enlisted: 
  • 17C Cyber Operations Specialist requirements.
  • 17E Electromagnetic Warfare Specialist requirements.

Refer to army Army Career Tracker for the latest information on how to join the 17 series MOS

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"Many of our adversaries lack the ability to confront our forces physically, choosing instead to employ virtual weapons with potentially devastating effect. We must take full advantage of these technologies, building our own capabilities to operate in cyber-space with the same level of skill and confidence we enjoy on the land. We will either adapt to this reality or risk ceding the advantage to future enemies." - CSA General Raymond T. Odierno