MOS Skill Levels
The Army usually refers to enlisted occupations using a designation
with at least five characters (e.g. 46Q10, 46Q20, etc.). The
first three characters identify the MOS (e.g. 46Q is the designation
for Journalist). The fourth character, a number from one to
five, indicates the level of skill within the MOS. The fifth
character is usually zero unless a soldier has a special qualification
identifier (SQI), which indicates a soldier's specific duty
assignment or special qualifications.
Each MOS has from one to five skill levels depending on the
types of duty positions encompassed by the MOS. The five skill
levels are generally characterized as follows:
- Skill Level 1 identifies entry-level
positions requiring performance of tasks under direct supervision.
- Skill Level 2 identifies positions requiring
performance of more difficult tasks under general supervision;
and in some instances, involving supervision of soldiers
in Skill Level 1.
- Skill Level 3 identifies positions requiring
performance of still more difficult tasks and involving
first line supervision of soldiers in Skill Levels 1 and
2.
- Skill Level 4 identifies positions requiring
relatively detailed knowledge of all tasks specified for
a given MOS, normally involving first-line supervision of
soldiers in Skill Levels 1, 2, and 3, and involving managerial
duties.
- Skill Level 5 identifies managerial and
supervisory positions requiring broad knowledge of the tasks
performed at all subordinate levels in a given MOS and related
MOS' s in order to coordinate and give direction to work
activities.
An individual is awarded an MOS skill level when the skills,
competencies, and knowledge for a particular MOS have been
acquired. The MOS may be awarded (1) following successful
completion of a period of supervised on-the-job training (reflected
on the individual's set of orders) or (2) following
successful completion of an MOS-producing course (reflected
on a Course Completion Certificate).
Subsequently, an individual is periodically evaluated to
determine whether he or she has maintained the MOS skills,
competencies, and knowledge. |
