MOS 25P—Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25P, Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer:
PULHES:
212221
Physical
Demands Rating: moderately heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: EL: 107
Enlistment
Bonus: Level 5
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 10 weeks, 3 days at Ft Gordon,
Georgia
Other Requirements
Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer (MOS 25P) Description / Major Duties:
The microwave systems operator maintainer supervises, installs, operates, and maintains strategic microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and COMSEC equipment. Perform engineering quality control and continuity testing of circuits, trunks, links, systems, and facilities. Maintains tactical Line of Sight (LOS), Tropospheric (TROPO) scatter communications systems and associated equipment.
Duties for MOS 25P at each skill level are:
MOSC 25P1O. The microwave systems operator maintainer supervises, installs, operates, and maintains strategic microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and COMSEC equipment. Perform engineering quality control and continuity testing of circuits, trunks, links, systems, and facilities. Maintains tactical Line of Sight (LOS), Tropospheric (TROPO) scatter communications systems and associated equipment.
MOSC 25P2O. Perform complex microwave system troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Provides technical assistance to personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of microwave communications systems or technical control of voice and data systems and networks. Identifies and reports electronic jamming and deception, and applies appropriate Electronic Counter-measures (ECCM). Activates and inactivates circuits, trunk groups, and systems. Supervises and assists subordinates in the performance of PMCS on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and power generators. Requests logistic support and evacuates equipment to higher level maintenance facilities, when required.
MOSC 25P30. Establishes and maintains files, COMSEC material and other signal administration functions. Supervise the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and systems analysis of microwave communications and technical control systems or facilities. Supervises direct support maintenance on associated equipment and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Ensure that governing regulations on accountability, maintenance, and TEMPEST standards are complied with. Establishes workload, work schedules, and repair priorities. Performs or supervises quality control and technical evaluation inspections. Implement restoration priorities for circuit, trunk, and system outages. Coordinate Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Coordinate logistical support, as established in the facility Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), or commercial activities contract.
MOSC 25P40. Supervises, plans, and directs the installation, operation, and maintenance activities of microwave communications and technical control systems and facilities. Provide technical advice and assistance to subordinates. Write operating policy and procedures for microwave and technical control facilities. Manage Signal Security (SIGCEC), ECCM and COMSEC procedures. Determine capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment. Establishes and maintains liaison with supported and supporting units and activities. Develops and conducts training for subordinate personnel. Assimilates data and submits statistical and other reports to operational control elements.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 25P:
(1) Normal color vision.
(2) Credit for successful completion of one year of high school algebra and science.
(3) Formal Training (completion of MOS 25P Course conducted under the
auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or meet the ACASP criteria
per paragraph (a) and (b) below. Waiver may be granted by Commandant,
U.S. Army Signal School, ATTN: ATZH POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
(a) Be eligible for SECRET security clearance under provisions of AR 380-67.
(b) Must have completed a minimum of 1 year of accredited college or technical
school studies in electronics/electronic repair or have 2 years verifiable
experience, combination of formal training and experience totaling two
years in installing, operating, and maintaining microwave systems and/or
telephone exchange or primary branch exchange systems. This experience
base should be at the circuit level for both analog and digital patching,
multiplexing, circuit routing and configuration. The applicant should
have working knowledge of associated test measurement and diagnostic equipment
for frequency and time division multiplexing signals.
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 25P:
J7—WHCA Console Control Operations.
7D—Assignment Oriented Training.
7E—Assignment Oriented Training.
Article Last Modified: May 10, 2011
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