Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 4 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 10-88P-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88P-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
10–237. 88T—Railway Section Repairer (Reserve
Components), CMF 88
a. Major duties. The Railway Section Repairer performs and supervises
maintenance of railway tracks, roadbeds, switches, fences,
and other railway facilities. Duties for MOS 88T at each skill level
are:
(1) MOSC 88T1O. Operates and maintains track motor cars. Performs
repair and maintenance of track, associated rail facilities, and
adjoining structures. Repairs roadbeds, signals, and switches. Gages
tracks, properly spaces ties, and checks degree of elevation or curvature
of tracks undergoing repairs. Makes repairs to fences, crossing
gates, and sign posts.
(2) MOSC 88T2O. Leader of a track maintenance repair crew.
Provides technical expertise to subordinates performing their duties.
Consults timetables and trains dispatchers to determine train movements
and employs standard signals to warn operating crews of
dangers. Determines need for construction machinery and arranges
for its movement to the repair site; outlines repair work and coordinates
with other type repair units. Supervises clearance of obstructions
and combustible materiels from track and surrounding areas.
Supervises the installation and repair of power supply third rails.
(3) MOSC 88T3O. Assigns and schedules work for track repair
maintenance crews. Estimates time and materiels required to accomp
l i s h m a i n t e n a n c e - o f - w a y . M e a s u r e s p h y s i c a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f
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(4) MOSC 88T4O. Oversees all section gangs within a rail divis
i o n . P r i o r i t i z e s a n d c o o r d i n a t e s m a i n t e n a n c e - o f - w a y a c t i v i t i e s
w i t h i n a r a i l d i v i s i o n . C o o r d i n a t e s m a t e r i e l a n d e q u i p m e n t
requirements.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . R a i l w a y s e c t i o n r e p a i r e 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 222232.
(3) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area MM.
(4) Formal training (completion of MOS 88T course conducted
under the auspices of the Transportation School) mandatory or meet
the civilian acquired skills criteria in AR 601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 4 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 10-88T-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88T-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88T-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–238. 88U—Railway Operations Crewmember (Reserve
Components), CMF 88
a. Major duties. The Railway Operations Crewmember supervises
and/or operates diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment;
serves as crewmember or brakeman in makeup and movement
of railway cars/trains; and dispatches trains or operates railway
stations, railway signals and switches, and controls train movements.
Duties for MOS 88U at each level are:
(1) MOSC 88U1O. Interprets train orders. Executed instructions
received from signal towers, switches, other trains and trainmen.
Signals with fuses, torpedoes, hands, flags, lamps, and engine whistles.
Performs car coupling and uncoupling operations. Inspects cars
at route stops; adjusts lashing and bracing to assure safe hauling of
cargo. Advises dispatcher of arrival and departure times for all
passing trains; compiles records of locations of all rolling stock.
Performs lubrication orders on railway cars and makes minor running
repairs. Seals cars and records seal numbers.
(2) MOSC 88U2O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to
subordinates performing their duties. Operates the locomotive’s controls
and safety appliances. Observes interprets, and executes instructions
received from signal towers, switches, other trains, and
trainmen. Coordinates train movements; complies with operating
timetable, rule book, and other specific instructions. Receives requisitions
for empty cars and authorizes movement to locations for
loading. Complies performance and delay reports for each trip and
turns in locomotive inspection report showing equipment defects
which require correction.
( 3 ) M O S C 8 8 U 3 O . S u p e r v i s e s h a n d l i n g , c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d
switching of cars and trains in railway yards; maintains record of
daily movement of cars. Rebored receives, writes and transmits train
o r d e r s ; k e e p s c r e w s i n f o r m e d o f c h a n g e s i n r o a d c o n d i t i o n a n d
schedules. Reviews operation and inspection reports. Investigates
train schedule delays and recommends corrective action. Assigns
locomotive operators and crewmen.
(4) MOSC 88U4O. Establishes liaison with using agencies and
representatives of civilian and military railroads. Supervises receipt
and transmission of telephonic and telegraphed messages relating to
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scheduled train passing through territory. Investigates accidents and
unusual operating incidents and recommends corrective action. Assists
in providing staff supervision of subordinate unit railway operating
activities.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Railway operations crewmember must possess the following
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222232.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum score of 95 in aptitude area MM.
(5) Formal training (completion of MOS 88U course conducted
under the auspices of the Transportation School) mandatory 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 4 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 10-88U-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88U-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88U-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–239. 88X—Railway Senior Sergeant (Railway Sr Sgt)
(Reserve Components), CMF 88
a. Major duties. The Railway Senior Sergeant supervises maintenance-of-way,
maintenance of equipment, and is a technical expert
on all matters relating to railway operations. Maintains records of
strength, location, and employment of railway personnel and equipment.
Coordinates operations and administrative activities. Advises
on all matters related to railway operations, and equipment repair,
and maintenance-of-way. Edits and prepares training materiel. Prep
a r e s , c o n s o l i d a t e s , r e v i e w s , a n d p r o c e s s e s r e g u l a r a n d s p e c i a l
reports of command railway activities. Serves as principal NCO in
railway operating unit and maintenance-of-way or repair units and
in operations sections of railway battalion or higher headquarters.Additionally,
must be able to supervise and perform duties of Locom
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Railway Operations Crewmember (88U).
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
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