Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST.
(5) Mandatory formal training (conducted under the auspices of
the Commander, U.S. Army Engineer School) or meet the civilian
acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
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 10-82D-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-82D-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-82D-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–229. 83E—Photo and Layout Specialist (Photo and
Layout SP), CMF 81
(Rescinded.)
10–230. 83F—Printing and Bindery Specialist (Print and
Bind Sp), CMF 81
(Rescinded.)
10–231. 88H—Cargo Specialist, CMF 88
a. Major duties. The cargo specialist transfers or supervises the
transfer of passengers and cargo to and from air, land, and water
transport by manual and mechanical methods. Duties for MOS 88H
at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 88H1O. Checks, tallies, and documents cargo utilizing
both manual and automated data processing systems. Rigs ships’
gear as part of a team. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment
from ships, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor
vehicles, and aircraft (to include internal and external helicopter
loading). Operates and maintains all types and sizes of winches,
cranes, and forklifts.
(2) MOSC 88H2O. Assigns cargo handlers, signal and winch
operators to duty stations. Provides technical guidance to subordinates.
Inspects cargo, supervises cargo checking and hatch operations,
controls aircraft loading and unloading (to include helicopter
external sling loading operations), oversees railhead tie-down crews,
directs container stuffing and unstuffing, plans warehouse storage,
and manages crane operations. Supervises operator maintenance for
cargo handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Enforces
safety practices and documentation procedures.
(3) MOSC 88H3O. Plans work schedules for terminal operations,
airfield arrival/departure control groups, (to include passengers) and
container/trailer transfer points. Utilizes stowage plans, aircraft load
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equipment, nets, slings, ropes, cables, wire rope, and other cargo
operations gear. Enforces safety practices. Prepares, consolidates,
and reviews administrative, personnel, and technical reports covering
unit activities.
(4) MOSC 88H4O. Supervises and manages work force. Coordinatesadministrative
matters, communications activities, and traini
n g p r o g r a m s . P r e p a r e s t a c t i c a l p l a n s a n d t r a i n i n g m a t e r i e l s .
Provides staff supervision, policy, and guidance for personnel and
cargo movement by air, rail, motor, and water transport.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Cargo specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 211222.
(3) Color discrimination of red/green.
(4) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area GM.
(5) MOS qualification may be attained by meeting the civilian
acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) B1—Rough Terrain Container Handling and Operation.
(2) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A—Reclassification Training.
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d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-88H-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88H-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88H-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–232. 88K—Watercraft Operator, CMF 88
a. Major duties. The watercraft operator performs mariner duties
and supervises other personnel on Army watercraft and amphibians.
Duties for MOS 88K at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 88K1O. Docks and undocks the vessels. Drops and
weighs the vessel anchor. Stands lookout and helm watches. Ident
i f i e s a n d i n t e r p r e t s s i n g l e - l e t t e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o d e s i g n a l f l a g s .
Sends and receives messages with radios, beacons, and signal flags.
Operates and maintains lifeboats and vessel firefighting equipment.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of marlinespike seamanship. Secures
a l l t y p e o f c a r g o u s i n g s h i p b o a r d m a c h i n e r y s u c h a s c a p s t a n s ,
winches, hoists, and davits. Paints metal, wood, and fiberglass surfaces.
Cleans compartments and decks.
(2) MOSC 88K2O. Provides supervision and technical guidance
for subordinates. Maintains vessel charts, publications, and orders.
Keeps the vessel log book. Navigates a boat or other watercraft.
Beaches and retracts landing craft. Tows vessels and barges in
harbors and intercoastal waterways.
(3) MOSC 88K3O. Instructs subordinates in watercraft and amphibian
operational practices, procedures, and techniques. Supervises
the embarking and disembarking of troops from the vessel.
Establishes and enforces safety procedures. Schedules shipboard
watches. Prepares vessel load plans. Schedules and oversees deck
maintenance. Supervises maintenance of life saving and firefighting
equipment.
(4) MOSC 88K4O. Applies Inland and International navigation
rules while operating vessels. Conducts crew drills and supervises
training on the vessel. Disseminates information on weather and
navigational aid changes. Maintains the vessel station bill and crew
list. Operates the Mark 27 gyrocompass. Processes operations and
intelligence information. Receives, stores, distributes, and turns in
vessel supplies, equipment, and food. Administers the vessel mess
functions to include all money exchanges, headcount records, daily
cook worksheets, and food utilization reports. Coordinates the operation
of collective lighter control points (LCPs).
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . W a t e r c r a f t o p e r a t o r 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) Uncorrected vision acuity of not more than 20/200 in each
eye, that corrects with spectacle lenses to 20/20 in one eye and 20/
40 in other eye.
(4) Normal color vision based on no more than four errors in
reading the pseudoisochromatic plate test.
(5) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area MM.
(6) MOSC qualifications per AR 56-9, at each level of skill.
(7) MOS qualification may be attained by meeting the civilian
acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
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 ach skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-88K-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88K-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88K-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–233. 88L—Watercraft Engineer, CMF 88
a. Major duties. The watercraft engineer supervises or performs
unit, direct support (DS) and general support (GS) maintenance.