Note: The Army recently restructured this job from MOS 31U to MOS 25U. .
Major duties. The signal support systems specialist supervises, installs, employs, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists users with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices; integrates Signal systems and networks; performs unit level maintenance on authorized Signal equipment and associated electronic devices; trains and provides technical assistance to users of Signal equipment; and operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles and power generators
(1) Skill Level 1. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots Signal support equipment and terminal devices. Installs, operates, and maintains designated radio and data distribution systems. Maintains selected electronic devices. Performs Signal support functions, to include providing technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automation and communications equipment. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level Signal support. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Installs, operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on power generators
(2) Skill Level 2. Supervises, installs, maintains and troubleshoots Signal support systems and terminal devices, to include radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Provides technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication, and user owned and operated Signal equipment. Disseminates information services policy. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level Signal support. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.
(3) Skill Level 3. Plans, supervises, and integrates the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provide unit level training for automation and communications systems and Signal support equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for Signal equipment. Prepares and integrates Signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply replenishment for Signal support operations.
(4) Skill Level 4. Supervises, plans, and executes the installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal support systems and network integration using radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Develops and implements unit level Signal mainte nance programs. Directs unit Signal training and provides technical advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information services policies and procedures for supported organizations. Coordinates external Signal support mission requirements. Prepares and implements Signal operations requests Signal logistics support for unit level operations and maintenance.
(5) Skill Level 5. Supervises, plans, and integrates the installation, employment, and maintenance of Signal support systems, to include radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems. Develops Staff information services policy and procedures. Establishes unit Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated Signal equipment training. Provides technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters. Performs Signal staff functions, and develops Signal policies and battlefield integration plans in support of Division, Brigade, and Battalion Signal operations.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Signal support systems specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demand ratingof moderately heavy.
(2) physical profile, of 111221.
(3) minimum score, of 95 in aptitude areas EL and SC.
(4) Normal color vision.
(5) A Security Clearance, of SECRET.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 31 U course conducted under the auspices of the USASIGC) mandatory or waiver granted by Commandant, USASIGC.
(1) J7--WHCA Console Control Operations.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A--Reclassiflcation Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
