Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

and control, automated information system (AIS) security, configuration
management nerk control, and programming computer syst
e m s . M a i n t a i n s a w a r e n e s s o f a d v a n c e s i n e m e r g i n g c o m p u t e r
system technologies. Establishes technical criteria and milestones
for periodic assessment and update of operating, evaluation and
maintenance standards. Develops operational, maintenance and evaluation
standards and schedules for efficient operation. Plans and
manages modifications to system software and data bases. Technical
representative to the contracting officer on specified contracts and as
technical consultant on computer, software, hardware, and systems
engineering matters.
(2) Special qualifications.
(a) Possess a graduate degree in computer science, software engineering,
computer systems engineering, or a related discipline (see
DA Pam 600-3) or;
(b) Possess an undergraduate degree in computer science, software
engineering, computer systems engineering or a related discipline
and must have successfully completed Training with Industry
(TWI) in a related discipline (see DA Pam 600-3).
( c ) B e a g r a d u a t e o f t h e M a t e r i e l A c q u i s i t i o n M a n a g e m e n t
(MAM) Course at the U.S. Army Logistics Management College
(ALMC), Ft 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), Ft Belvoir, VA is desirable.
(3) Special grading of positions. For positions coded CPT and
above.
(4) Position coding.
(a) AOC 53B will only be used in the first three positions of the
r e q u i r e m e n t s c o d e o n a u t h o r i z a t i o n d o c u m e n t s . W h e n s p e c i f i c
branch expertise is required, the position will be coded with the
branch in the fourth and fifth positions; such as, 53B11. When
automation skills and knowledge are required but are not the prim
a r y r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e j o b , S I 4 H w i l l b e u s e d ; s u c h a s ,
11A004H (see table 4-3).
(b) Position must be supported with a validated DA Form 2654-
R, (Request for Validation of Army Educational Requirements System
(AERS)) Position.
(5) Unique duty positions.
(a) Software Engineer.
(b) Automation Systems Engineer.
(c) Knowledge Engineer (with SI 4K).
(d) System Analyst.
(e) Combat Developments Staff Officer.
(f) Test Officer.
(g) Assistant TRADOC Systems Manager.
(h) Director, Decision Support Activity (with SI 4K).
(i) Commander, Information Systems Development Center.
e. Systems Automation Acquisition (53C). AOC 53C is an excepted
program under the Army Acquisition Corps.
(1) Description of duties. Manages the activities of Combat and
Materiel Developments organizations involved in the conception,
research, development, and acquisition of system automation materiel
for the Army, from requirements formulation through the disposal
of obsolete systems. Participates in all aspects of systems
acquisition from the review of the Mission Area analysis and Battlefield
Development Plan, resulting in a materiel solution, through all
Life Cycle Systems Management model phases. Ensures that the
Defense Acquisition Process procures the required battlefield automated
systems, supplies, and services to support and sustain the
readiness of our combat forces. Evaluates competing technological
approaches and programs which may affect present or projected
Army systems requirements. Supervises the development of schedules,
procedures, and cost estimates for software and firmware.
Directs testing and evaluation of proposed computer systems and
other materiel systems for compatibility with objectives, policies,
plans, and concepts. Assesses the performance, utility, military suitability
and effectiveness of the automation system, concept or experiment
and prepare a comprehensive evaluation. If a materiel solution
is identified, the analysis includes evaluation of life cycle costs,
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affectability, force structure implications, battlefield systems integration,
and associated implications, regarding doctrine, training and
logistics support. Represents the systems automation materiel user
through the acquisition life cycle.
(2) Special qualification.
(a) Possess AOC 53B designation, and be selected by HQDA,
PERSCOM as an Army Acquisition Corps Candidate, Skill 4M (see
table 4-3).
(b) Possess 3 years experience in Army Acquisition Corps AOC
53B developmental assignments, of which 1 year must be in an
Acquisition Command (U.S. Army Materiel Command (USAMC),
or the Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC), and U.S.
Army Information Systems Command (USAISC).
(c) Attendance at the Program Management Course (PMC), Defense
Systems Management College (DSMC), Ft Belvoir, VA is
required of field grade officers for certification and award of Army
Acquisition Corps Skill 4Z (Certified Acquisition Corps Officer).
(3) Special grading of positions. For positions coded LTC and
above.
(4) Position coding.
(a) AOC 53C will only be used in the first three positions of the
position requirement code on authorization documents. When specific
branch expertise is required, the position will be coded with the
branch in the fourth and fifth positions; such as, 53C11. When
automation skills and knowledge are required but are not the primary
requirements of the job, Skill 4H will be used; such as,
51D004H (see table 4-3).
(b) Position must be supported with a validated DA Form 2654-
R.
(c) Selected critical Army Acquisition Corp positions will be
coded with SI 4Z (see table 4-3).
(5) Unique duty positions.
(a) Produce Manager.
(b) Assistant Project Manager.
(c) Project Manager.
(d) Acquisition Staff Officer.
f. Designated Systems Automation (53X). AOC 53X is for personnel
classification only upon designation for FA 53 to indicate the
officer does not meet the functional area qualifications outlined in
DA Pam 600-3, paragraph 53-6. Upon completion of formal training
or education, the officer will be awarded the appropriate FA 53
AOC. AOC 53X will also identify FA 53 officers who fail to
maintain minimum training and experience requirements for AOC
53A, 53B, or 53C at each grade level. AOC 53X will not be used to
code positions on authorization documents.
3–38. Operations, Plans, and Training (54) (Proponent:
Combined Arms Command)
a. Functional area descriptions. Encompasses officers required in
those positions concerned with the planning, training, control and
s u p e r v i s i o n o f c o m b i n e d a r m s o p e r a t i o n s . E s t a b l i s h e s c o m b i n e d
arms doctrine, policy and priorities for the Army. Plans, controls
and executes combat operations from brigade through Army level.
Prepares detailed plans which support execution of national policies
and strategy. Determines training needs of the Army and prepares
and supervises training to support those needs. Establishes policies
and standards for unit readiness and supervises unit efforts to meet
readiness standards. Also, manages the force development process
in the context of critical interaction and interrelationships between
functions and systems of How the Army Runs. Establishes the
composition of forces required to support plans, from the fiscally
constrained force to the resourced force level. Provides authorization
for the Program Objective Memorandum and Budget forces. Documents
the force. Makes recommendations concerning the Tables(s)
of organization and Equipment (ROE), The Army Authorization
Document System (TAADS), The Force Development Management
Information System (FDMIS), Force Accounting System (FAS), Total
Army Analysis (TAA), Manpower Management, Force Modernization,
Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) and the Army Plan.
b. Functional area qualifications. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualifications
for entry and professional development in this area.
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