Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

( g ) M a n a g e s k e y - v a r i a b l e s f o r s y s t e m s i n h i s / h e r a r e a o f
responsibility.
(h) Monitors key-variable status in network and subnetworks.
(i) Implements the operational aspects of the automated network.
(j) Implements procedures for detecting and reporting COMSEC
insecurities.
(k) Uses automated network management tools and supervises
others in their use.
(l) Coordinates network troubleshooting and restoration of communications
paths to maintain robust network and subnetworks.
(m) Manages and monitors deployment, installation, activation,
and movement of tactical communications facilities of the network
and subnetworks.
(2) CM3—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(1).
(b) Plans message, circuit, and data switching support for a brigade
or larger network.
(c) Manages personnel, equipment, and facilities to provide mess
a g e , c i r c u i t , a n d d a t a s w i t c h i n g n e t w o r k s s u p p o r t i n g e c h e l o n s
above Corps.
(d) Manages networks including, but not limited to, MSE, TRI-
TAC, TRI-TAC Block III, Enhanced Position Location Reporting
Systems (EPLARS), Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
(JTIDS), and their interfacesat boundaries between and among Division,
Corps, and echelons above Corps.
(e) Performs AMPSSO functions and provides oversight of the
AMPSSO program.
(f) Manages development of network databases.
(g) Manages key variables for the Corps, directs key variable
management of subordinate elements of the network and subnetworks,
and manages recovery from key variable compromise.
(h) Plans, directs, and manages the development, installation, activation,
and movement of communications facilities comprising the
networks and subnetworks.
(i) Provides technical guidance and directio to subordinate operating
elements.
(j) Identifies and resolves network problems.
(3) CW4—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(2).
(b) Develops policy and provides guidance for management of
Corps networks.
(4) CW5—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(3).
(b) Develops policy and provides guidance for management of
theater networks.
b. Grading and position titles. Authorized position titles are provided
in tables 6-2 and 6-3. The following grades are used to code
positions into one of four definable skill levels: W2 equals WO1/
CW2; W3 equals CW3; W4 equals CW4; and W5 equals CW5. The
grades are listed in the following standards of grade tables:
(1) Table 8-250N-1. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(2) Table 8-250N-2. Standards of grade TDA.
8–40. Area of Concentration 251—Data Processing
Operations
There is one warrant officer specialty within this AOC. The skills
and knowledge required to qualify for this specialty provides the
Army with a source of ADP operational and programming expertise.
8–41. Military Occupational Specialty 251A—Data
Processing Technician
a. Licensing/certification requirement. None.
b. Prerequisites. DA Cir 601 series.
c. MOS 251A. MOS 251A0 is an accession MOS. The enlisted
feeder MOS is 74B. MOS 251A8 is a nonaccession MOS supported
by officer first qualified in MOS 251A0.
d. Associated SQI.
(1) 0—No special qualifications.
(2) 7—Parachutist.
(3) 8—Instructor.
DA PAM 611–21 • 31 March 1999
(4) T—Transition (personnel only).
(5) Z—Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Technician.
e. Associated ASI.
(1) 6M—Mobilization and Demobilization Operations.
(2) 6P—Master Fitness Trainer.
f. Qualifications.
(1) WO1/CW2 must—
(a) Complete the Data Processing Technician Warrant Officer
Basic Course.
(b) Meet vision and hearing standards of AR 40-501 for assignment
of officers to Signal Corps and have full use of both hands.
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SECRET.
(2) CW3 must—
(a) Meet qualifications described in paragraph f(1).
(b) Complete the Data Processing Technician Warrant Officer
Advanced Course.
(3) CW4 must—
(a) Meet qualifications described in paragraph f(2).
(b) Complete the Warrant Officer Staff Course (WOSC).
(4) CW5 must—
(a) Meet qualifications described in paragraph f(3).
(b) Complete the Warrant Officer Senior Staff Course (WOSSC).
g. Duties.
(1) WO1/CW2—
(a) Manages personnel, facility, and equipment assets for an automatic
data processing section, machine room, or other major division
of an ADP unit.
(b) Conducts data systems analysis, designs or redesigns data
systems, and develops computer programs.
(c) Supervises and coordinates activities of military and civilian
personnel who operate electronic data processing machines.
(d) Conducts ADP system studies in broad subject field to include
personnel, intelligence, transportation, supply, maintenance,
and finance, applying established techniques to develop new systems
or improve existing systems.
(e) Consults with staff officers and commanders to define priorities
of tentative and continuing projects and allocates machine operating
time to accomplish the mission.
(f) Develops work schedules (man, machine, and job) to meet all
requirements.
(g) Directs training of personnel in operation of computers, their
peripherals, and all off-line equipment.
(h) Works with programming personnel in testing new and revised
programs.
(i) Develops operating methods or routines to modify input, output,
or internal system formats.
(j) Directs, controls, and observes the flow of control data, programs,
and input/output through the computer and computer area.
(k) Aids operators in locating and overcoming error conditions.
(l) Makes program and data input revisions through computer
console to maintain operations.
(m) Reviews internal equipment utilization reports prepared by
subordinates and prepares utilization reports in accordance with
governing directives for submission to higher echelons.
(n) Performs functions associated with automation security such
as Information Systems Security Officer.
(o) Advises the commander and staff on the tactical and technical
deployment and utilization of ADP systems, hardware, software, and
personnel.
(2) CW3—
(a) Performs the duties described in paragraph g(1).
(b) Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate operating
elements.
(3) CW4—
(a) Performs the duties described in paragraph g(2).
(b) Provides guidance and technical direction to subordinate operating
and staff elements.
(4) CW5—
(a) Performs the duties described in paragraph g(3).
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