Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(1) WO1/CW2—
(a) Employs digital switching theory, logic, and computer fundamentals
applicable to the HIMAD missile systems.
(b) Applies theory and fundamentals of solid-state devices employed
in the HIMAD missile systems.
( c ) D i r e c t s t e s t p r o c e d u r e s , d i a g n o s t i c s y s t e m a n a l y s i s , a n d
troubleshooting techniques.
(d) Directs direct support/general support maintenance and material/unit
status reporting for missile support units.
(e) Instructs subordinates in operating procedures and maintenance
techniques used in care of special tools and supporting equipm
e n t , a s w e l l a s T h e A r m y M a i n t e n a n c e M a n a g e m e n t S y s t e m
(TAMMS).
( f ) A d v i s e s t h e c o m m a n d e r o n t h e t e c h n i c a l a s p e c t s o f t h e
HIMAD missile systems maintenance, support, testing and supply.
(g) Interprets technical data and trains subordinates in technical
aspects of supported missile systems.
(h) Manages the automated Standard Army Maintenance System
(SAMS-1), production control, technical supply, Standard Army Retail
Supply System (SARSS-1), and shop supply.
(i) Manages supply, equipment, facilities, and personnel in the
performance of maintenance of HIMAD missile systems, associated
equipment, and training devices.
(j) Supervises maintenance and repair of organic tools, test sets,
and associated training equipment.
(k) Supervises the activities of personnel engaged in isolating
malfunctions and repair of supported HIMAD missile systems.
(l) Ensures quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures
are followed.
(m) Estimates supply requirements, observes work practices, and
detects and corrects improper procedures and techniques.
(n) Examines, interprets, and disseminates technical material.
(o) Supervises maintenance support team activities.
(p) Initiates and monitors report of discrepancy (ROD), quality
discrepancy report (QDR), and engineering change proposal (ECP)
documents.
(q) Implements proper safety and security procedures applicable
to HIMAD systems support.
(r) Develops, coordinates, updates, and applies internal administrative
procedures to requisition, receive, issue, and store repair
parts, tools, publications and supplies.
(s) Manages the scheduling of periodic maintenance, services,
and calibration of organic equipment.
(2) CW3—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(1).
( b ) P r o v i d e s t e c h n i c a l g u i d a n c e a n d d i r e c t i o n t o s u b o r d i n a t e
elements.
(c) Monitors and directs work-flow and test procedures, diagnostic
system analysis, and troubleshooting techniques for automated
test equipment supporting HIMAD missile systems.
(d) Monitors, identifies, and rectifies anomalies in the requisition
life cycle of repair parts requisition.
(e) Conducts periodic inspections of equipment to ensure compliance
with established maintenance standards and programs.
(f) Conducts liaison visits to supported units to determine future
support requirements and satisfaction with current support.
(g) Assists the commander or shop officer in the application of
available automation resources to optimize DS/GS shop operations.
(h) Provides technical and tactical advisor for HIMAD systems.
(i) Develops, implements, and monitors programs of instruction
that enchance training of other warrant officer and enlisted MOSs.
(3) CW4—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(2).
(b) Provides leadership, guidance, technical input and direction to
subordinate elements, staff agencies and field commanders.
(c) Monitors, coordinates, and analyzes contracting, procurement,
and material acquisition programs for new and existing HIMAD
missile systems.
(d) Provides data and technical guidance concerning future requirements,
MWO, product improvement program (PIP), and related
DA PAM 611–21 • 31 March 1999
program information that has an impact upon Life Cycle Systems
Management (LCSM) of HIMAD systems.
(e) Provides technical and tactical assistance at any echelon of
command or support activity for the U.S. Army, or liaison activities
with allied armies.
(f) Presents written or oral briefings to line, staff, and professional
personnel on maintenance and related subject matters.
(4) CW5—
(a) Performs duties described in paragraph g(3).
(b) Provides leadership, guidance, logistical and technical input
and direction to subordinate elements, staff agencies, and field commanders
up to and including Department of the Army level.
(c) Provides coordination between military and industry during
development, testing, and fielding of new HIMAD systems and
equipment.
( d ) M a n a g e s t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t r a i n i n g p a c k a g e s t o e n s u r e
Army personnel are prepared to operate and maintain the new systems
prior to fielding.
(e) Administers the MOS Life Cycle Management and oversees
personnel proponent functions affecting CMF 27, CMF 35, and
Branch 91—Ordnance.
(f) Performs duties as system or personnel integrator at MACOM
or personnel proponent level.
h. Grading and position titles. Authorized position titles are provided
in appendixes B and C. 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 8-916A-1. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(2) Table 8-916A-2. Standards of grade TDA.
8–99. Area of Concentration 917—Maneuver Forces Air
Defense Systems (MFADS)
There is one warrant officer specialty within this AOC. The skills
and knowledge required to qualify for this specialty provides expertise
to maintain and repair the Army’s maneuver forces air defense
systems, target acquisition/surveillance radar and supporting automated
test equipment.
8–100. Military Occupational Specialty 917A—Maneuver
Forces Air Defense Systems (MFADS) Technician
a. Licensing/certification requirement. None.
b. Prerequisities. DA Cir 601 series.
c. MOS 917A. MOS 917A is an accession MOS. The enlisted
feeder MOSs are 27F, 27G, and 27T.
d. Associated SQI.
(1) 0—No special qualifications.
(2) 7—Parachutist.
(3) 8—Instructor.
(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 Maneuver Forces Air Defense (MFAD) Systems
Warrant Officer Basic Course.
(b) Have normal vision correctable to 20/20; normal color discrimination
and hearing per AR 40-501; and full use of both hands.
(2) CW3 must—
(a) Meet qualifications described in paragraph f(1).
(b) Complete the Ordnance 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—
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