Note: The Army recently restructured this MOS from 52E to 21P.
Major duties. The prime power production specialist supervises, operates, installs and maintains electric power Plant associated auxiliary systems and equipment.
(1) Skill Level 2. Operates and maintains electrical power plants. Performs mechanical, electrical and instrumentation functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment for initial startup. Analyzes plant equipment and system operating characteristics to determine operational conduction. Repairs or overhauls generating equipment and associated systems components.
(2) Skill Level 3 . Supervises the installation, operation or maintenance of prime power plants and associated systems and equip ment, Directs preparation of power plant equipment for movement, storage and installation. Serves as technical inspector to determine faulty operation/maintenance practices. Determines and isolates complex malfunctions, utilizing diagnostic tests, and troubleshooting techniques. Determines repair/overhaul required, cost effectiveness, and method of accomplishment for power plant equipment and asso ciated systems.
(3) Skill Level 4 . Supervises the installation, operation, unit and direct support maintenance of electrical power plants. Coordinates, plans, and schedules team activities. Plans for the use, movement, and siting of electrical power plants. Estimates manpower, equipment and material necessary to accomplish installation of power station and construction of associated systems. Advises subordinate personnel on prime power equipment use, siting, operation and maintenance.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Prime power production specialists must possess the follow ing qualifications:
(1) physical demands rating,--N/A.
(2) A physical profile, of 222121.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score, of 110 in aptitude area ST.
(5) A Security Clearance, of SECRET.
(6) Medical fitness standards per AR 40-501.
(7) Required formal training.
(8) A U.S. citizen.
(1) E5--Instrument Maintenance (Power Station).
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) S2--Mechanical Equipment Maintenance (Power Station).
(4) S3--Electrical Equipment Maintenance (Power Station).
(5) U4--Power Line Distribution.
(6) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(7) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
