Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

organizations and activities involved in the research of new technologies
and development of new materiel. Manages the research
and development of materiel during the initial phases of the acquisition
life cycle. Evaluates competing technological approaches to
include determining foreign state-of-the-art system technologies and
programs which may affect present or projected Army systems requirements;
coordinates planning and supervisory activities relative
to the research and development aspects of Foreign Area programs.
Ensures proper interface between the system design and support
program, and monitors system development to ensure the system
design and support characteristics satisfy operational requirements at
the lowest life cycle cost. Develops technical specifications for systems
and services to meet Army mission requirements. Supervises
the formulation, justification and execution of the research, development,
test and evaluation (RDTE) portion of the budget. Coordinates
the efforts of combined military and commercial research and development
programs. Interfaces with industry management on matters
of policy and project planning. Initiates and monitors research and
development contracts. Monitors system life cycle costs, models and
supporting data management efforts. Initiates, participates in, and
analyzes studies to determine the future needs of the Army. Reviews
requirements for facilities, materiel and personnel resources necessary
for program execution. Evaluates research and development
programs aimed at the conceptual development of materiel for future
U.S. military forces.
(2) Special qualifications. Must be branch qualified and possess
at least a baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized
by the Department of the Army. Either the baccalaureate or
advanced degree must be in a technical, scientific, or managerial
field. Must be a graduate of the Materiel Acquisition Management
(MAM) Course at the U.S. Army Logistics Management College
(ALMC), Fort Lee, VA. Attendance at the Program Management
C o u r s e ( P M C ) a t t h e D e f e n s e S y s t e m s M a n a g e m e n t C o l l e g e
(DSMC), Fort Belvoir, VA is desirable.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Research and Development Staff Officer (CPT).
(b) Research Engineer (CPT/MAJ).
(c) Assistant Product Manager (MAJ).
(d) Research and Development Coordinator (MAJ).
(e) Project Management Officer (LTC).
(f) Research and Development Project Officer (LTC).
(g) Director of Research and Development (COL).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
d. Test and Evaluation (51B).
(1) Description of duties. Plans, designs, and documents experiments
and tests to provide data to address specific issues under
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conducted in the laboratory or field to more realistic, freeplay exercises
in an operational environment. Coordinates and schedules all
resources for the test to include budget estimates, data collection,
test players and controllers, government and nongovernment equipment,
communications, and logistical support. Designs automated
data processing support plans and instrumentation to collect and
reduce data associated with the testing of materiel systems, doctrine,
tactics, and other concepts. Conducts and controls the test to satisfy
the design and testing objectives, reduces data, and writes the test
report. Evaluates test data and integrates it into information from
other resources. Assesses the performance, utility, military suitability
and effectiveness of the system, concept or experiment and
prepares a comprehensive evaluation. Provides the results of the
evaluation to the decision maker.
(2) Special qualifications. Must be branch qualified and possess
at least a baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized
by the Department of the Army. Either the baccalaureate or
advanced degree must be in a technical, scientific, or managerial
field. Must be a graduate of the MAM Course. Completion of the
Test and Evaluation Management Course (ALMC or DSMC), and
the PMC at DSMC is desirable. Background experience or training
in the following areas is desirable: statistics, modeling, or risk
analysis.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Test and Evaluation Staff Officer (CPT).
(b) Test Pilot (CPT/MAJ).
(c) Test and Evaluation Coordinator (MAJ).
(d) Test and Evaluation Project Officer (LTC).
(e) Test Director (COL).
(f) Board President (COL).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
e. Combat Developments (51C).
(1) Description of duties. Formulates operational concepts and
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ments to solve battlefield deficiencies preventing the execution of
these concepts. If a materiel requirement is identified, the analysis
includes evaluation of life cycle costs, affordability, force structure
implications, battlefield systems integration, and associated implications
regarding doctrine, training, and logistics support. Represents
the materiel system user throughout the acquisition life cycle.
(2) Special qualifications. Must be branch qualified and possess
at least a baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized
by the Department of the Army. Either the baccalaureate or
advanced degree must be in a technical, scientific, or managerial
field. Must be a graduate of the MAM Course. Attendance at PMC
is desirable.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Combat Developments Staff Officer (CPT).
(b) Combat Developments Coordinator (MAJ).
(c) Deputy TRADOC System Manager (LTC).
(d) Combat Developments Project Officer (LTC).
(e) Director of Combat Developments (COL).
(f) TRADOC System Manager (COL).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
f. Acquisition (51D).
(1) Description of duties. The capstone for Functional Area (FA)
51 is AOC 51D. It identifies positions which require an officer with
broad acquisition knowledge and experience. Should have a thoro
u g h k n o w l e d g e o f t h e C o n c e p t B a s e d R e q u i r e m e n t s S y s t e m
(CBRS), and the entire combat developments process. Should have
a thorough knowledge of the materiel acquisition process along with
t h e L i f e C y c l e S y s t e m s M a n a g e m e n t M o d e l a n d i t s a s s o c i a t e d
phases.
(2) Special qualifications. To be awarded AOC 51D an officer
must have experience in of the three FA 51 basic AOCs or have had
extensive experience in one particular AOC and successfully completed
the PMC at DSMC.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Product Manager (LTC).
(b) Assistant Project Manager (LTC).
(c) Project Manager (COL).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
3–36. Nuclear Research and Operations (FA 52)
(Proponent: Director, U.S. Army Nuclear and Chemical
Agency)
a . F u n c t i o n a l a r e a d e s c r i p t i o n . R e q u i r e s t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o f
knowledge and expertise in nuclear weapons effects and effects
research and analysis; nuclear weapons research, national and theater
level strategy, plans, and policies for nuclear weapons; the planning
and employment of nuclear weapons to support theater and
strategic operations. The functional area encompasses research and
development associated with materiel acquisition; effects research
and analysis; national nuclear strategy, planning, and policy formulation;
and treaty formulation, verification, and monitoring.
b. Functional area qualification. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualifications
for entry and professional development in this functional area.
c. Nuclear Research and Operations (AOC 52B).
(1) Description of duties. Conducts research and analysis of nuclear
weapons effects. Monitors test results and performs analysis to
determine stockpile (safety and reliability) condition. Performs research
on both new and fielded materiel to determine vulnerabilities
to nuclear weapons effects and to improve survivability (nuclear
hardening). Serves as staff officer or manager in an organization
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