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25W: Telecommunications Operations Chief


Major Duties: The telecommunications operations chief plans, coordinates, configures, directs, integrates, and supervises the installation, operation, maintenance, and management of tele-communications systems and networks, and oversees information systems support functions for command, control, communications, and computers (C4) used at all echelons of the Army. The Telecommunications Operations Chief serves in Signal and other special communications activities. Major duties for MOS 25W at each level of skill are:

  • Skill Levels
    • Skill Level 4 MOSC 25W4O. Plans, coordinates, and supervises installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks, including radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment. Supervises the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Directs restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems. Develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs. Provides advice and technical assistance to subordinates and commanders. Develops frequency operational requirements, telecommunications service requests, and disseminates operations information to ensure C2 communications connectivity. Requests and ensures appropriate logistical support is available at all times. Assimilates and reports system/network statistics. Develops and implements training programs for Signal personnel. Uses computers to process operational and administrative information. Operates system control facilities as part of Signal organization management functions.

    • Skill Level 5 MOSC 25W5O. Plans, directs, supervises and manages the installation, operation, and maintenance of Information Mission Area (IMA) Signal support functions within an integrated Army, Joint, or Defense telecommunications network, to include coordinating the resolution of communication difficulties within Army operated Signal systems and networks, and between Army, Joint, Defense and commercial telecommunications activities. Develops and enforces unit level Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and coordinates logistic support for C4I network operations. Provides advice and technical assistance to commanders and subordinate units/elements. Performs Signal staff functions and coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters. Prepares and maintains reports, records, and operational databases used to conduct Signal support functions in both tactical and strategic environments.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The telecommunications operations chief must possess the following qualifications:

(1) Physical Demands Rating: N/A

(2) Physical Profile: 222221

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) Minimum score in aptitude area: N/A.

(5) A security clearance of SECRET.

(6) A U.S. citizen.

(7) Formal training (completion of CMF 25 Advanced NCO course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Signal School) mandatory or waiver may be granted by Commandant, USASC&FG, Ft Gordon, GA 30905.

MOS 25W was known as 31W before fiscal year 2005.

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

MOS List for Signal Corps

 
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