Note: The Army recently restructured this jobfrom 31C to MOS 25C.
Major duties.Radio operator-maintainers supervise, install, operate, and perform preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on assigned amplitude modulation radios, Enhanced Position Locating and Reporting System net control stations, radio teletypewriter assemblages, and Army Special Operations communications systems, to include communication security devices and associated equipment. Operates manual or automated communications systems. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators.
(1) Skill Level 1. Installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on single channel radio, radio teletypewriter, Army Special Operations communications equipment, and enhanced position locating and reporting system net control stations, and associated equipment. Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on communication security devices. Prepares and transmits messages in format. Receives, records, and processes messages to addressees or distribution sections. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Installs, operates, and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.
(2) Skill Level 2. Supervises, and performs as a team member, in the operation of single channel AM radio, radio teletypewriter, Army Special Operations communications equipment, or enhanced position locating and reporting system net control station assemblages. Supervises and performs authorized maintenance on assigned equipment. Directs the installation of radios and antennas. Controls and uses Signal Operating Instructions. Implements communication security, Operational security, and physical security policies and procedures. Recognizes electronic countermeasures and implements electronic counter-countermeasures.
(3) Skill Level 3. Supervises the installation, operation and maintenance of high frequency (HF) radios. Prepares work sched ules and allocates equipment for net operations or special missions, Advises superiors on capabilities and limitations of HF radio equip ment. Writes or interprets operations orders and prepares standing operating procedures (SOP) for HF operations. Ensures compliance with security regulations governing HF radio, COMSEC, and auto mated data processing (ADP) equipment used with HF equipment. Coordinates logistical support for subordinate teams. Establishes training programs for subordinate personnel.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Radio operator-maintainer must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating, of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile, of 111221.
(3) A minimum scores, of 100 in aptitude area SC and 100 in aptitude area EL.
(4) A Security Clearance, of SECRET.
(5) Ability to clearly enunciate English.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
(7) The ability to type 25 WPM.
(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 3 IC Course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, AITN:
ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300; or meet the civilian ac quired skills criteria listed in AR 601-2 10.
(1) D9--Battlefleld Spectrum Management (skill level 3 only).
(2) J7--WHCA Console Control Operations.
(3) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(4) TI--Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS) Net Control Station (NCS) and Enhanced Ground Refer ence Uait (EGRU) Operator.
(5) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above only).
(6) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
