The Mass Communication Systems Engineer Course is a 17-week, three-day resident (122 days) course conducted at 6500 Mapes Road, Ft. Meade, Md. 20755.

This course operates on a fiscal year schedule from October 1st to September 30th. All courses offered after October 1st of a particular year are considered part of the next fiscal year. For example, if a course begins Oct 1, 2025, it is listed under FY 2026.

For registration, please visit the Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATRRS) at https://www.atrrs.army.mil **Please note that ATTRS requires an NIPR computer and CAC card.**

For assistance, please email: registrar@dinfos.edu 

Course Description

The Mass Communication Systems Engineer Course provides instruction in the fundamentals of electronics to include electrical safety, AC/DC current, voltage, corrosion control and the principles of troubleshooting. The students apply their new skills in the set-up and operation of studio systems, including radio and television studios, cameras and media storage to include digital editing, audio, maintenance, and transmission systems.  The course concludes with a field training exercise and course capstone assessment where the students set-up, troubleshoot and transmit audio visual products for distribution and archival purposes.

Prerequisites

DINFOS courses have specific requirements that define who can attend and what background or experience they need. Prerequisites are updated each fiscal year, and the most current details are listed below and on the ATRRS course pages.

FY 26 Course Information

MCSE FY 26 Course Prerequisites: 

None

MCSE FY 26 Service Prerequisites: 
 

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard -  Soldiers must meet prerequisites outlined in DA PAM 611-21. Must be eligible for SECRET security clearance. Required Pay Grade E1-E6. Minimum EL score 93 on the ASVAB. PULHES 212221. If you do not meet the requirement, your enrollment in the course will require exception to policy (ETP) approval by the Army Public Affairs School. POC: publicaffairseducation@army.mil
   
• International students - 85 English Comprehension Level (ECL), and a 2+/2 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
   
• Interagency students - Contact Registrar's Office, registrar@dinfos.edu

FY 27 Course Information

MCSE FY 27 Course Prerequisites: 

None

MCSE FY 27 Service Prerequisites: 
 

• United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard -  Soldiers must meet prerequisites outlined in DA PAM 611-21. Must be eligible for SECRET security clearance. Required Pay Grade E1-E6. Minimum EL score 93 on the ASVAB. PULHES 212221. If you do not meet the requirement, your enrollment in the course will require exception to policy (ETP) approval by the Army Public Affairs School. POC: publicaffairseducation@army.mil
   
• International students 85 English Comprehension Level (ECL), and a 2+/2 Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
   
• Interagency students - Contact Registrar's Office, registrar@dinfos.edu