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Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions

MOS 2822 - - Electronic Switching Equipment Technician

By Rod Powers, About.com

Type of MOS : PMOS

Rank Range: GySgt to Pvt

Job Description: This is an entry level MOS for TRI-Tac Switch systems. Typical duties are the use of a maintenance panel or test equipment to check switching system status, replacement of inoperative components or parts, and interconnection of electronic switching systems with other communication elements. Electronic switching equipment technicians must understand programming codes to establish system modes of operation or to execute diagnostic routines. With additional training, these Marines are also capable of maintaining fixed plant digital switching equipment. MOS 2891, Electronics Maintenance Chief, is assigned upon promotion to Master Sergeant.

Job Requirements:

(I) Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.

(2) Complete the Basic Electronics Course, and the Unit Level Circuit Switch (ULCS) Intermediate Maintenance Course.

(3) Marines must have 36 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the Unit Level Circuit Switch (ULCS) Intermediate Maintenance Course. This obligated service must be obtained prior to execution of PCS (DUINS) or PCA (DUINS) orders to the course.

(4) Complete 1 year of high school algebra.

(5) Must have normal color vision.

(6) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.

(7) Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.44C, Individual Training Standards.

Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :

(1) Automatic Equipment Technician 822.281-010.

(2) Electronics Mechanic 828.261-010.

Related Marine Corps Jobs:

(I) Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Internlediate Repairer, 2847.

(2) Technical Controller, 2823.

Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3

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