Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

higher level organizations. Duties for MOS 54B at each level of
skill are:
(1) MOSC 54B1O. Operates and performs operator maintenance
on smoke generating equipment, NBC identification/detection and
decontamination equipment, performs NBC reconnaissance.
(2) MOSC 54B2O. Operates and performs operator maintenance
on smoke generating equipment, leads smoke generating or fuel
s u p p l y s q u a d s , s u p e r v i s e s r e c o n n a i s s a n c e / d e c o n t a m i n a t i o n o p e r a -
tions, serves as company NBC NCO.
(3) MOSC 54B3O. Supervises smoke generator and fuel supply
squad, computes and plots NBC data, supervises reconnaissance and
decontamination squads, serves as NBC NCO in battalion or squadron
headquarters authorized a chemical branch officer, or as company
NBC NCO in a separate company or in organic companies of
combat service support battalions.
(4) MOSC 54B4O. Supervises a chemical platoon and controls
company smoke operations, supervises NBC decontamination platoon
or comparable unit, monitors technical operations of an NBC
company, and serves as brigade (except for separate brigades), battalion,
or squadron NBC advisor in headquarters not authorized a
chemical branch officer.
(5) MOSC 54B5O. Serves as first sergeant in a chemical company,
conducts battalion and group operations and intelligence funct
i o n s , a n d p r o v i d e s N B C o p e r a t i o n s a d v i s o r y s u p p o r t t o
commanders at separate brigade, group, division, Corps and Army
level.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Chemical operations specialists must possess the following
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 122221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST.
(5) Active component personnel (all grades): For initial award of
MOS, soldiers must attend resident training at the U.S. Army Chemical
School (USACMLS) where they will be exposed, while wearing
NBC protective wear, to toxic agents in a decontamination facility.
Correspondence course will not be the basis for MOS qualification.
ARNG/USAR personnel (all grades): National Guard and Army
Reserve soldiers will attend the resident course at USACLMS or at
an accredited USAR school or national Guard academy.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) J5—Technical Escorting.
(2) L1—Master Fox Scout (SL 3 and 4 only).
(3) L4—Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS) (SL 1
thru SL 4).
(4) L5—NBC Reconnaissance.
(5) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(6) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(7) 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 10-54B-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-54B-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-54B-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–154. 55B—Ammunition Specialist (Ammo Sp), CMF 55
a. Major duties. The ammunition specialist receives, stores and
issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and
other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct
s u p p o r t a n d g e n e r a l s u p p o r t ) m o d i f i c a t i o n , d e s t r u c t i o n a n d
demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components; and operates
computer hardware and software/utilities manual records to
perform stock control and accounting procedures. Duties for MOS
55B at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 55B1O. Assists in receipt, storage, issue, maintenance,
modification, destruction and demilitarization of explosive items.
Performs ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties
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using both automated and manual procedures. Operates MHE to
maneuver ammunition.
(2) MOSC 55B2O. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises
lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the
soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Assists in the preparation
of transportation of ammunition, ammunition components and
explosives.
(3) MOSC 55B3O. Performs duties in the preceding skill levels,
supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to
the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Prepares/reviews
ammunition storage waivers. Prepares complex ammunition malfunction
reports. Ensures ammunition quality assurance/quality control
procedures are followed.
(4) MOSC 55B4O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises
lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the
soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Interprets technical
data and instructs subordinates in the technical aspects of ammunition,
missile and other explosive items receipt, storage, maintenance
a n d s u p p l y . T e c h n i c a l a d v i s o r o n a m m u n i t i o n s u r v e i l l a n c e a n d
safety matters.
(5) MOSC 55B5O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises
lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the
soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises and manages
the SAAS-MOD at theater, theater Army, area command, and
Corps materiel management centers (CMMC). Assists in the survey
and layout of areas allocated for the establishment of ammunition
storage areas. Plans requirements for labor, equipment and supplies
i n p r e p a r a t i o n a n d a p p l i c a t i o n o f p l a n s , w o r k p o l i c i e s a n d
procedures.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . A m m u n i t i o n s p e c i a l i s t s m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area ST.
(5) A security clearance of CONFIDENTIAL.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 55B course conducted
under the auspices of the USAOMMCS, to include Phase II MOS
training for RC personnel) is mandatory.
(7) Non-allergic to explosive components.
(8) Non-claustrophobic tendencies.
(9) A U.S. citizen.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 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 10-55B-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-55B-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-55B-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–155. 55D—Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Specialist (EOD Sp), CMF 55
a. Major duties. Locates, identifies, renders safe, and disposes of
foreign and domestic conventional, chemical, or nuclear ordnance
and improved explosive devices (IED); supports VIP missions for
the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other Federal agencies.
Duties for MOS 55D at each level of skill are:
( 1 ) M O S C 5 5 D 1 0 . R e s e a r c h e s a n d i d e n t i f i e s o r d n a n c e u s i n g
EOD technical publications. Detects the presence of and identifies
chemical agents. Prepares and maintains EOD tools, equipment, and
vehicles. Assists in operating an Emergency Contamination Control
Station (ECCS) and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Station
(EPDS). Assists in locating and gaining access to buried ordnance.
Assists the EOD Team Leader in performing the major duties.
(2) MOSC 55D2O. Performs duties in the preceding grade level.
Supervises and provides technical guidance to less experience soldiers.
Performs radiological monitoring. Reads and interprets x-rays,
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