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25D: Telecommunications Operator - Maintainer
Major Duties: The telecommunications operator-maintainer
supervises, installs, operates and performs unit level maintenance
on manual and automated telecommunications equipment centrals
and associated peripheral devices. Performs Information Service
Support Office (ISSO) duties of printing, publications, and
records management. Performs COMSEC Custodian functions. Operates
and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
on assigned vehicles and power generators. Duties for MOS
25D at each level of skill are:
- Skill Levels
- Skill Level 1 MOSC 25D1O. Installs,
operates, and performs unit level maintenance in telecommunications
centers. Operates automated message switches and strategic
telecommunications centers using system command consoles,
computer terminals, processors, magnetic tape units,
disk packs, tape readers, visual display units, facsimile,
and associated COMSEC devices. Processes message traffic.
Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping,
PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Performs
Battlefield Information Services (BIS), consisting of
printing services, publications management, files and
forms management, reproduction services, Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA), Unit Distribution/Official
Mail, correspondence management, classified document
control, and messenger service within the ISSO. Operates
and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS) on assigned communications equipment, vehicles,and
generators.
- Skill Level 2 MOSC 25D2O. Supervises,
installs, operates, and performs unit level maintenance
on tactical telecommunications centers, automated message
switches, and strategic telecommunications facilities.
Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts
for COMSEC equipment and associated keying material.
Interprets publications, policies, and procedures as
applicable to tactical and strategic telecommunications
and message switching center operations. Performs off-line
message recovery and tracer actions. Corrects message
and circuit continuity discrepancies. Coordinate with
system operators and controllers to resolve system and
circuit difficulties. Supervises the operation of computer
terminal devices, maintains files and records, composes
and edits correspondence and documents; generates reports
for the ISSO. Sets up and maintains logs, rosters, status
boards, charts, graphs, view graphs, and performs messenger
supervisory duties required by information service support.
Prepares reports, records, and analysis pertaining to
telecommunications operations. Requests operating supplies
and spare parts.
- Skill Level 3 MOSC 25D3O. Supervises
the installation, operation, and unit level maintenance
of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers
and automated message switches. Develops and administers
on-site training programs. Directs and supervises restoration
of systems and circuits. Requests logistical support
and coordinates system integration. Ensures that spare
parts, supplies, and operating essentials are requisitioned
and maintained. Supervises and performs maintenance
management and administrative duties related to facility
operations, maintenance, security, and personnel. Performs
COMSEC Custodian functions. Prepares emergency evacuation
and destruction plans. Requisitions, receives, stores,
issues, destroys, and accounts for COMSEC equipment
and keying material, including over the air keying operations.
Supervises ISSO functions. Provides verbal and written
guidance and direction for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of specified battlefield information
services. Provides technical assistance and resolves
problems for information services support personnel,
functional users, andfunctional staff. Composes correspondence,
sets up and maintains: logs, rosters, status boards,
charts, graphs, and view graphs required for information
service support. Supervises subordinate personnel performing
information service support duties.
- Skill Level 4 MOSC 25D4O. Supervises
and manages personnel performing operations and maintenance
of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers
and automated message switches. Develops and enforces
policy and procedures for facility management. Develops,
directs, and supervises training and security programs
to ensure soldier proficiency and career development.
Organizes work schedules and ensures compliance with
directives and policies on operations security (OPSEC),
signal security (SIGSEC), communications security (COMSEC),
and physical security. Writes unit or facility standing
operating procedures (SOP). Arranges higher level or
contractor support maintenance for assigned equipment.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of technical
studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records
pertaining to system Signal operations. Performs the
duties of COMSEC material custodian in accordance with
appropriate regulations and orders. Supervises the operation
of the ISSO. Recommends policies, procedures, standards,
and conventions. Establishes and operates the printing
and duplication control program. Supervises and implements
classified document control policies, procedures, standards,
and inspections. Coordinates and provides guidance on
printing and publication account procedures, processes,
and regulatory requirements. Briefs staff and operations
personnel on telecommunications matters.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial
award of MOS. The telecommunications operator-maintainer
must possess the following qualifications:
(1) Physical Demands Rating:
moderately heavy
(2) Physical Profile: 212221
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum score of 90 in aptitude
area SC and EL.
(5) A security clearance of:
(a) TOP SECRET with eligibility for access to sensitivecompart-mented
information (SCI) for Active Army.
(b) SECRET for Reserve Components.
(6) A U.S citizen.
(7) Clearly enunciate English.
(8) Accurately type 25 words per minute.
(9) Formal Training (completion of MOS 25D Course conducted
under the auspices of the U.S. Army Signal School) mandatory
or waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School,
ATTN: ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
MOS 25D was known as 74C 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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