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.
MOS List for Military Intelligence
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