Note: The Army recently restructured this job from MOS 31P to MOS 25P. .
Major duties. The microwave systems operator-maintainer supervises, installs, operates, and maintains microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and communication security equipment. Performs engineering quality control and continuity testing of circuits, trunks, links, systems, and facilities.
(1) Skill Level 1. Configure, aligns, operates, and performs unit level and direct support maintenance on microwave communications and technical control equipment, and associated devices. Monitors, fault isolates, and restores telecommunications circuits, trunk groups, systems, and associated commercial and military interface equipment. Installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, preventive maintenance checks and services and unit level maintenance on communication security devices. Maintains circuit, link, system, and station records and reports. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned telecommunications equipment, vehicles, and power generators.
(2) Skill Level 2. Performs complex microwave system troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Provides technical assistance to personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of microwave communications systems or technical control of voice and data systems and networks. Identifies and reports electronic jamming and deception, and applies appropriate electronic countermeasures. Activates and inactivates circuits, trunk groups, and systems. Supervises and assists subordinates in the performance of preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and power generators. Requests logistic support and evacuates equipment to higher level maintenance facilities, when required.
(3) Skill Level 3. Submits Telecommunications Service Requests (TSR) and implements telecommunications service orders (TSO). Supervises the operation and maintenance of microwave communications and technical control systems or facilities. Super vises direct support maintenance on associated equipment and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Ensures that governing regulations on accountability, maintenance, and TEMPEST stand ards are complied with. Establishes workioad, work schedules, and repair priorities. Performs or supervises quality control and technical evaluation inspections. Implements restoration priorities for circuit, trunk, and system outages. Coordinates Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Coordinates logistical support, as established in the facility Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), or commercial activi ties contract.
(4) Skill Level 4. Supervises, plans, and directs the installation, operation, and maintenance activities of microwave communications and technical control systems and facilities. Prepares and processes telecommunications service requests (TSR). Provides technical ad vice and assistance to subordinates. Writes operating policy and procedures for microwave and technical control facilities. Deter mines capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment. Establishes and maintains liaison with supported and supporting units and activities. Develops and conducts training for subordinate personnel. Assimilates data and submits statistical and other reports to operational control elements.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Microwave systems operator-maintainer must possess the fol lowing qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating, of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile, of 212221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) minimum score, of 110 in aptitude area EL.
(5) A Security Clearance, of SECRET.
(6) Credit for successful completion of one year of high school algebra and science.
(7) High school graduate or equivalent.
(8) A U.S. citizen.
(9) Fornial Training (completion of MOS 3 IP Course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, ATIN:
ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
(1) C6--High Power Radio Operator-Maintainer.
(2) J7--WHCA Console Control Operations.
(3) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(4) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above only).
(5) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
