Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

are available to sustain system operations. Compiles system and
network statistics for reports.
(3) MOSC 31S3O. Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation,
operation, and maintenance of strategic and tactical satellite
communications assemblages and systems. Establishes workload,
work schedules, and maintenance priorities. Performs and supervises
quality control inspections. Requests logistic support. Trains subordinate
personnel in the operation and maintenance of satellite and
associated equipment. Consolidates system and network statistics
and reports, and submits them to network control/management headquarters.
Executes telecommunications service orders (TSO). Performs
coordination with Army, Joint, and commercial activities to
accomplish satellite and distributed communications at all levels of
command.
(4) MOSC 31S4O. Supervises, plans, and directs the installation,
operation, and maintenance of satellite communication systems and
networks, including strategic, tactical and commercial interfaces and
gateways. Provides technical advice to commanders and assistance
to subordinates. Develops and ensures compliance with policy and
procedures for all types of satellite operational environments. Determines
capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment. Writes
telecommunications service requests (TSR) for Army, Joint, Defense,
or commercial activities requirements. Disseminates TSO to
subordinate shifts, assemblages, or stations. Conducts technical evaluations
of equipment and facilities. Establishes and maintains liaison
with supported and supporting activities or units. Organizes, instructs,
and counsels subordinate personnel. Manages security programs
for satellite operations.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . S a t e l l i t e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m s o p e r a t o r - m a i n t a i n e r m u s t
possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 212221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum score of 120 in aptitude area EL.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) Credit for successful completion of one year of high school
algebra and science.
(7) High school graduate or equivalent.
(8) A U.S. citizen.
(9) Formal training (completion of MOS 31S Course conducted
under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver
may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, ATTN:
ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) J7—WHCA Console Control Operations.
(2) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 1C—Satellite Systems/Network Coordinator.
(4) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above only).
(5) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-31S-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-31S-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-31S-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–103. 31T—Satellite/Microwave Systems Chief (Sat/Mw
Sys Ch), CMF 31
a. Major duties. The Satellite/Microwave Systems Chief plans
and supervises the configuration, operation, and maintenance of
microwave communications and technical control facilities, satellite
o p e r a t i o n s c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , l a r g e s a t e l l i t e e a r t h t e r m i n a l s , a n d
transportable satellite systems. Provides technical advice to commanders
on the integration of telecommunications systems and netw
o r k s f o r t a c t i c a l , s t r a t e g i c , a n d c o m m e r c i a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
a c t i v i t i e s . P e r f o r m s t e c h n i c a l s t a f f f u n c t i o n s a n d F i r s t S e r g e a n t
duties.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
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MOS. Satellite/Microwave Systems Chief must possess the following
qualifications:
(1) Physical demands rating—N/A.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum aptitude area score—N/A.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
( 7 ) F o r m a l t r a i n i n g ( c o m p l e t i o n o f C M F 3 1 A d v a n c e d N C O
course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School)
m a n d a t o r y o r w a i v e r m a y b e g r a n t e d b y C o m m a n d a n t ,
USASC&FG, Ft Gordon, GA 30905.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) J7—WHCA Console Control Operations.
(2) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-31T-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-31T-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-31T-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–104. 31U—Signal Support Systems Specialist (Sig Spt
Sys Spc) CMF 31
a. Major duties. The Signal Support Systems Specialist supervises,
installs, employs, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists users
with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices; integrates
Signal systems and networks; performs unit level maintenance
on authorized Signal equipment and associated electronic
devices; trains and provides technical assistance to users of Signal
equipment; and operates and performs prevent maintenance checks
and service (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators.
Duties for MOS 31U at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 31U1O. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots Signal
s u p p o r t e q u i p m e n t a n d t e r m i n a l d e v i c e s . I n s t a l l s , o p e r a t e s , a n d
maintains designated radio and data distribution systems. Maintains
selected electronic devices. Performs Signal support functions, to
include providing technical assistance and training for user owned
and operated automation and communications equipment. Prepares
maintenance and supply requests for unit level Signal support. Operates
and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Install, operates, and
performs PMCS on power generators.
( 2 ) M O S C 3 1 U 2 O . S u p e r v i s e s , i n s t a l l s , m a i n t a i n s , a n d
troubleshoots Signal support systems and terminal devices, to include
radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Provides techn
i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n d u n i t l e v e l t r a i n i n g f o r a u t o m a t i o n ,
communication, and user owned and operated Signal equipment.
Disseminates information services policy. Prepares maintenance and
supply requests for unit level Signal support. Operates and performs
PMCS on assigned vehicles. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned
power generators.
(3) MOSC 31U3O. Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation,
operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to inc
l u d e r a d i o , w i r e a n d b a t t l e f i e l d a u t o m a t e d s y s t e m s . P l a n s a n d
provide unit level training for automation and communications systems
and Signal support equipment. Assist in staff supervision of
information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance
programs for Signal equipment. Prepares and integrates Signal
operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply
replenishment for Signal support operations.
(4) MOSC 31U4O. Supervises, plans, and executes the installation,
operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems and
network integration using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems
(BAS). Develops and implements unit level Signal maintenance
programs. Directs unit Signal training and provides technical
advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information
services policies and procedures for supported organizations.
Coordinates external Signal support mission requirements. Prepares
and implements Signal operations orders and reports. Plans and
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