MOS 94H—TMDE Maintenance Support Specialist

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 94H—Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist:

PULHES: 212221
Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy
Required ASVAB Score: EL: 107
Enlistment Bonus: Level 5
Security Clearance: None
U.S. Citizenship: Not Required
AIT Length / Location: 33 weeks, 2 days at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Other Requirements

Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist (MOS 94H) Description / Major Duties:

The TMDE maintenance support specialist performs and supervises duties involving the calibration and repair of general purpose TMDE, selected special purpose TMDE, Radiation Detecting, Indicating, and Computing (RADIAC) equipment, calibration standards and accessories. Operate TMDE and calibration standards. Operates and performs preventive maintenance and checks and services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and equipment. Installs, operates and performs PMCS on power generators.

Duties for MOS 94H at each skill level are:

MOSC 94H1O. Operates and performs calibration by alignment and adjustment of electronic and mechanical components by comparing measurements of the unit under test to a known standard traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Repairs general purpose and selected special purpose TMDE to component level by removing and replacing defective components. Perform field and sustainment level maintenance on calibration standards and calibration accessories. Operates and performs PMCS on vehicles and generators. Performs special regulatory requirements associated with the calibration, maintenance and repair of RADIAC equipment.

MOSC 94H2O. Perform all duties of skill level one. Provide technical assistance to skill level one. Performs cross checks of calibration standards through inter-comparison of team calibration standards. Perform Area TMDE Support Team (ATST) production control procedures. Receive, schedules and tracks equipment turned in for calibration or repair. Maintains maintenance records and files, and provides reports to supported units. Demonstrates proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to junior personnel. During split-based mode of operation: Supervises and establishes workload priorities within split section of an ATST; and coordinates with Sustainment Brigade and supported units for turn in and pick up of TMDE.

MOSC 94H30. Supervises and performs all duties of skill levels one and two. As team chief and senior NCO on an ATST, supervises and manages TMDE calibration and repair support field and sustainment level maintenance for all supported organizations. Maintains hand receipt for ATST. Develops and implements standard operating procedures related to shop safety and TMDE calibration and repair. Coordinates with Sustainment Brigade and supported units for turn in and pick up of TMDE. Direct procedures for receipt, storage, inspection, testing, and repair of items. Establishes priorities within the ATST and distributes workload to the team. Responsible for ensuring that re-certification of team calibration standards is accomplished by the Area Calibration Laboratory. Develops and directs the ATST quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) program, performs duties as ATST QA/QC inspector, and implements quality control procedures. Oversees maintenance records and calibration reports within the ATST and provides reports to higher headquarters to include Sustainment Brigade and the U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA). Ensures all procedures and records pertaining to radiation safety, and the calibration program, are implemented and maintained in accordance with U.S. code, Federal, and Army regulations. Organizes and conducts on the job training (OJT) programs. Demonstrate proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Enforce proper work practices. Prepares maintenance reports and develops load plans. Coordinates the movement of ATST radioactive source and supervises the calibration and repair support of RADIAC equipment. Acts as the local radiation protection officer (LRPO) and performs custodial duties for the unit's radioactive calibration source.

MOSC 94H40. Oversees and plans TMDE program for division or Corps. As TMDE maintenance subject matter expert provides oversight and planning for TMDE calibration and repair program for all division or corps organizations supported by Sustainment Brigade. Develops, coordinates, and implements standard operating procedures for customer support between ATSTs and supported units. Receives calibration reports from ATST and provides statistical analysis on reports to commanders, Corps and below, concerning trends requiring command level decision. Oversees TMDE maintenance records for division or Corps, tracks critical TMDE, and provides reports to higher headquarters. Establishes TMDE maintenance priorities within division or Corps, plans and coordinates priority workload to the ATSTs. Plans and coordinates with higher headquarters, ATSTs, and supported units for split based operations. Ensures ATSTs are properly positioned to provide calibration and repair support and ensures supported units understand location and procedure for TMDE support. Advises and coordinates with commanders at all levels, Corps and below, on the execution and planning of the TMDE maintenance program. Develops division or corps level TMDE QA/QC procedures, directs, and implements the division or Corps TMDE QA/QC program.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 94H:

(1) Normal Color Vision

(2) Credit for successful completion of one year of high school algebra and general science.

(3) Formal training by completion of the MOS 94H Course conducted under the auspices of the U. S. Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronic Maintenance School (USAOMEMS) mandatory; or waiver may be granted by Commander, U. S. Army Ordnance Center and Schools (USAOC&S), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005; or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria per paragraph (a) below.

(a) ACASP qualification criteria. Must have 2 years of experience or combination of formal training and experience totaling 2 years in operation, maintenance, and calibration of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.

Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 94H:

P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
1J—Operations Electronic Warfare Operations (personnel only).
1K—Tactical Electronic Warfare Operations (personnel only).
1X—Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only).
1Y—Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only).
1Z—Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only).
2A—Non-Lethal Weapons Trainer (personnel only).
2B—Air Assault (personnel only).
2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
4A—Reclassification Training.
5W—Jumpmaster (personnel only).
6Q—Additional Duty Safety NCO (Reserve Component personnel only).
6T—Military Auditor (Reserve Component personnel only).
8P—Competitive Parachutist (skill level 2-4 personnel only).

Article Last Modified: February 20, 2011

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