96H: Common
Ground Station Operator
Major Duties: The common ground station
(CGS) operator supervises or participates in detecting, locating
and tracking ground targets and rotary wing and slow moving
fixed wing aircraft. The GSA receives Joint Surveillance Target
Attack Radar System (JSTARS) near-realtime radar imagery data,
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) imagery, Commander’s Tactical
Terminal/Joint Tactical Terminal (CTT/JTT) Signals Intelligence
(SIGINT) data, and Secondary Imagery Dissemination (SIDS)
products which are transmitted to the Common Ground Station
(CGS) to provide situational development, battle management,
and targeting information and imagery intelligence of value
to the commander. Duties for the MOS 96H at each level of
skill are:
- Skill Levels
- Skill Level 1 MOSC 96H1O. Participates
in pre-mission planning for aerial surveillance and
reconnaissance missions. Deploys and reploys the IGS
in a tactical environment. Operates the data systems
and communication equipment organic to the IGS. Analyzes
JSTARS near-real-time radar imagery data, SIGINT data
and SIDS products received via the CTT/JTT. Analyzes
softcopy imagery, to include infrared and electro-optics
received from UAV platforms. Assists in the development
of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB)
products in support of IGS mission planning. Prepares
JSTARS imagery analysis reports. Performs maintenance
on the prime mover and the IGS mission equipment.
- Skill Level 2 MOSC 96H2O. Performs
duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance
to subordinate soldiers. Supervises IGS shift operations.
Performs reconnaissance and IGS site selection. Performs
IPB in support of IGS mission planning. Participates
in pre-mission planning for aerial surveillance and
reconnaissance missions. Prepares and disseminates JSTARS
imagery analysis reports.
- Skill Level 3 MOSC 96H3O. Performs
duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance
to subordinate soldiers. Supervises IGS operations and
maintenance of related equipment. Oversees the analysis
of JSTARS imagery, CTT/JTT information and UAV imagery.
Supervises development and dissemination of intelligence
products. Participates in/conducts mission briefings.
Performs liaison with outside agencies. Manages GSM
security requirements.
- Skill Level 4 MOSC 96H4O. Performs
duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance
to subordinate soldiers. Supervises JSTARS operations
and activities. Incorporates the IGS mission into the
overall collection plan. Assists in planning and using
IGS and other surveillance resources. Instructs subordinates
in proper softcopy imagery analysis techniques and procedures.
Advises the G2/G3/FSO on compilation of IGS tasks and
requirements.
- Skill Level 5 MOSC 96H5O. Performs
duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides
guidance to subordinate soldiers. Plans, coordinates,
supervises and participates in activities pertaining
to organization, training, operations, and intelligence
of JSTARS units.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial
award of MOS. The common ground station operator must
possess the following qualifications:
(1) Physical Demands Rating:
moderately heavy
(2) Physical Profile: 222111
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Near vision correctable to approximately 14/14 (inches)
standard Snellen, distance vision correctable to 20/20 (inches)
standard Snellen and normal stereoscopic acuity with or without
correction.
(5) Pass hearing acuity test on audiometer. Sound amplitude
must not exceed 15 decibels at frequencies 250, 500, 1000,
2000 and 4000 CPS (HZ).
(6) A security clearance of SECRET.
(7) Minimum score of 95 in aptitude
area SC and 105 in aptitude area ST.
(8) A high school graduate or equivalent.
(9) Successfully completed (and show proof of credit by official
copy of transcript) 1 year of high school algebra.
(10) Meet career management and development criteria contained
in AR 614-200 and DA Pam 351-4.
(11) A U.S. citizen.
(12) Formal training (completion of MOS 96H course under
the auspices of U.S. Army Intelligence Center mandatory.
(13) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except
as specified in AR 614-200, chapter 1.
(14) No information in military personnel, Provost Marshal,
intelligence, or medical records which would prevent the granting
of a security clearance under provisions of AR 604-5.
(15) No record of conviction by court martial.
(16) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense
other than minor traffic violations.
The major duties, physical demands, physical profile, and
skill levels were obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21.
MOS List for Military Intelligence
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