Note: The Army recently changed this MOS from 81T to 21U.
Major duties. The topographic analyst supervises and/or performs cartographic and terrain analysis duties; collects and processes military geographic information from remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, existing topographic products and other collateral data sources; edits cartographic and terrain analysis products; advises command and staff officers on topographic operations and special map product planning.
(1) Skill Level 1. Extracts terrain data from remote sensed imagery, field reconnaissance, digital data, existing topographic products and other collateral data sources. Records analysis results addition to a military graphic data base. Draws, scribes, digitizes and scans cultural, topographic, hydrographic, and/or other features on overlay/scribing surfaces or in digital formats. Utilizes basic drafting techniques to tailor terrain products and revises planimetric and topographic maps. Performs digital manipulation of topographic information by querying, viewing, evaluating, and downloading digital data.
(2) Skill Level 2. Performs duties in the preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in accomplishment of their duties. Analyzes collected military geographic information to produce tactical decision aids. Predicts terrain and weather effects as applied to command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence systems. Performs data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital databases, and collateral source materials. Performs quality assurance during all stages of topographic operations.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The lithographer must possess the following qualifications:
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(1) A
physical demand rating of heavy.
(2) A physical profile, of 222122.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score, of 85 in aptitude area ST.
(5) A SECRET Security Clearance, required prior to promotion to SSG.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
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(1) J6--Reproduction Equipment Repair.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) Y2--Transition (personnel only).
(4) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(5) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
