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96R: Ground Surveillance Systems Operator


Major Duties: The ground surveillance systems operator supervises or operates ground surveillance systems engaged in intelligence and information gathering. Duties for MOS 96R at each skill level are:

  • Skill Levels
    • Skill Level 1 MOSC 96R1O. Operates and performs operator maintenance on ground surveillance systems, organic communications equipment, light wheeled vehicles, and power sources. Assists in emplacement, camouflage, and recovery of ground surveillance systems and associated equipment. Detects, locates, and reports target data by interpreting ground surveillance system information.

    • Skill Level 2 MOSC 96R2O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Provides tactical and technical guidance in team area of operations. Assists in planning surveillance missions using maps, aerial photographs, terrain studies, and intelligence reports. Prepares overlays and surveillance cards. Supervises emplacement operations and maintenance of ground surveillance systems and associated equipment.

    • Skill Level 3 MOSC 96R3O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Provides tactical and technical guidance in squad area of operations. Integrates other unit collection assets with ground surveillance systems. Recommends methods of employment. Selects potential emplacement sites using maps, aerial photographs, terrain studies, and intelligence reports. Prepares overlays and situation maps. Notifies supported command of team locations. Maintains operational records.

    • Skill Level 4 MOSC 96R4O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Provides tactical and technical guidance in platoon area of operations. Plans, recommends, and determines employment and operational techniques. Supervises requisition of replacement parts. Applies intelligence collection and surveillance planning process to operations. Conducts intelligence surveillance and collection training.

    • Skill Level 5 MOSC 96R5O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers. Provides tactical and technical guidance in company area of operations. Plans and coordinates employment of ground surveillance systems. Assists in preparation and implementation of reconnaissance and surveillance operations plans. Plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in activities pertaining to organization, training, and combat operations.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The ground surveillance systems operator must possess the following qualifications:

(1) Physical Demands Rating: very heavy

(2) Physical Profile: 222121

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) Minimum score of 85 in aptitude area EL and 95 in aptitude area SC.

(5) A security clearance of SECRET.

(6) Be A U.S. citizen.

(7) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 600-200, AR 614-200, and DA Pam 351-4.

(8) A high school graduate or equivalent.

(9) Formal training (completion of MOS 96R course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center) mandatory.

(10) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200, chapter 1.

(11) No information in military personnel, Provost Marshal, intelligence, or medical records which will prevent the granting of security clearance under AR 380-67.

(12) No record of conviction by court-martial.

(13) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.

(14) Pass hearing acuity test on audiometer. Sound amplitude, must not exceed 15 decibels at frequencies 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 CPS (HZ).

The major duties, physical demands, physical profile, and skill levels were obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21.

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