Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

system command consoles, computer terminals, processors, magnetic
tape units, disk packs, tape readers, visual display units, facsimile,
and associated COMSEC devices. Processes message traffic.
Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit
level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Performs Battlefield Information
Services (BIS), consisting of printing services, publications
management, files and forms management, reproduction services,
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA), Unit Distribution/Official
Mail, correspondence management, classified document
control, and messenger service within the ISSO. Operates and
performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on
assigned communications equipment, vehicles,and generators.
(2) MOSC 74C2O. Supervises, installs, operates, and performs
unit level maintenance on tactical telecommunications centers, automated
message switches, and strategic telecommunications facilities.
Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for COMSEC
equipment and associated keying material. Interprets publications,
policies, and procedures as applicable to tactical and strategic telecommunications
and message switching center operations. Performs
off-line message recovery and tracer actions. Corrects message and
circuit continuity discrepancies. Coordinate with system operators
and controllers to resolve system and circuit difficulties. Supervises
the operation of computer terminal devices, maintains files and
records, composes and edits correspondence and documents; generates
reports for the ISSO. Sets up and maintains logs, rosters, status
boards, charts, graphs, view graphs, and performs messenger superv
i s o r y d u t i e s r e q u i r e d b y i n f o r m a t i o n s e r v i c e s u p p o r t . P r e p a r e s
reports, records, and analysis pertaining to telecommunications operations.
Requests operating supplies and spare parts.
(3) MOSC 74C3O. Supervises the installation, operation, and unit
level maintenance of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers
and automated message switches. Develops and administers onsite
training programs. Directs and supervises restoration of systems
and circuits. Requests logistical support and coordinates system integration.
Ensures that spare parts, supplies, and operating essentials
are requisitioned and maintained. Supervises and performs maintenance
management and administrative duties related to facility operations,
maintenance, security, and personnel. Performs COMSEC
Custodian functions. Prepares emergency evacuation and destruction
plans. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, destroys, and accounts
for COMSEC equipment and keying material, including over the air
keying operations. Supervises ISSO functions. Provides verbal and
written guidance and direction for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of specified battlefield information services. Provides
technical assistance and resolves problems for information services
support personnel, functional users, andfunctional staff. Composes
correspondence, sets up and maintains: logs, rosters, status boards,
charts, graphs, and view graphs required for information service
support. Supervises subordinate personnel performing information
service support duties.
(4) MOSC 74C4O. Supervises and manages personnel performing
operations and maintenance of tactical and strategic telecommunications
centers and automated message switches. Develops and enforces
policy and procedures for facility management. Develops,
directs, and supervises training and security programs to ensure
soldier proficiency and career development. Organizes work schedules
and ensures compliance with directives and policies on operations
security (OPSEC), signal security (SIGSEC), communications
security (COMSEC), and physical security. Writes unit or facility
standing operating procedures (SOP). Arranges higher level or contractor
support maintenance for assigned equipment. Prepares or
supervises the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports,
correspondence, and records pertaining to system Signal operations.
Performs the duties of COMSEC material custodian in accordance
with appropriate regulations and orders. Supervises the operation of
the ISSO. Recommends policies, procedures, standards, and conventions.
Establishes and operates the printing and duplication control
program. Supervises and implements classified document control
policies, procedures, standards, and inspections. Coordinates and
provides guidance on printing and publication account procedures,
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processes, and regulatory requirements. Briefs staff and operations
personnel on telecommunications matters.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Telecommunications Operator-Maintainers must possess the
following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 212221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum scores of 90 in aptitude area EL and 90 in aptitude
area SC.
(5) A security clearance of:
(a) TOP SECRET with eligibility for access to sensitivecompartmented
information (SCI) for Active Army.
(b) SECRET for Reserve Components.
(6) A U.S citizen.
(7) Clearly enunciate English.
(8) Accurately type 25 words per minute.
(9) Formal Training (completion of MOS 74C 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) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) Z2—Automatic Message Switching Center Operations.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 only).
(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 10-74C-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-74C-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-74C-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–211. 74G—Telecommunications Computer Operator-
Maintainer (Telecom Cmpt Op-Mnt), CMF 74
a. Major duties. Telecommunications computer operator-maintainer
supervises, installs, operates, and performs unit level and
direct support maintenance on mini and mainframe telecommunications
computer systems, automatic message switches, and associated
peripheral equipment, Performs unit level maintenance on communications
security (COMSEC) devices. Operates and performs Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles
and power generators. Duties for MOS 74G at each level of skill
are:
(1) MOSC 74G1O. Performs fault isolation, diagnoses malfunctions
and restores or repairs telecommunications computer systems,
automatic message switches and peripheral equipment, and ensures
emission security standards are met. Provides technical advice and
assistance to other equipment operators regarding system initialization,
application principles, capabilities, limitations, interfaces, procedures,
and protocol troubleshooting. Installs, operates, performs
strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COM-
SEC devices. Collects and documents appropriate statistics for logist
i c a l a n d o p e r a t i o n a l r e p o r t s . O p e r a t e s a n d p e r f o r m s P r e v e n t i v e
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned communications
equipment, vehicles, generators, organic tools, and test, measurement,
and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).
(2) MOSC 74G2O. Provides technical assistance to subordinates
on complex direct support maintenance tasks or computer operations.
Ensures on-site bench stock and repair parts are available to
support telecommunications facilities equipment and ancillary devices,
and that National Security Agency (NSA) directives are complied
with when performing strapping and unit level COMSEC
repairs. Coordinates communications interface requirements to ensure
network access and continuity. Supervises and assists subordinate
personnel in the performance of unit level maintenance and
PMCS of assigned communications equipment, vehicles, power generators
and TMDE.
(3) MOSC 74G3O. Supervises and prepares work schedules for
subordinate personnel engaged in the performance of operations and
maintenance of telecommunications computer systems, automatic