(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS
a. Major duties.
The powerline distribution specialist supervises or installs and maintains electrical distribution systems; performs duties as a member of a transmission and distribution team.
Duties for MOS 12Q at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 12Q1O.
Assist in installation of electrical transmission and distribution systems and exterior services.
Assists in the erection of utility poles; and, installs guys, anchors, crossarms, conductors, insulators, and other hardware.
Installs and connects service drops and conduits on de-energized systems.
(2) MOSC 12Q2O.
Installs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Tests circuits and components to isolate malfunction and repair defects.
Perform scheduled and emergency inspections and repairs of distribution systems and equipment.
Assist in maintenance, repair, calibration, and tests of internal substation equipment.
(3) MOSC 12Q3O.
Supervise installation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.
Supervise staging of material and construction and maintenance equipment.
Maintains and uses special purpose safety equipment and tools employed for electrical construction and maintenance.
Ensures proper safety and clearance procedures are followed.
(4) MOSC 12Q4O.
Plans and supervises construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Estimate manpower, equipment, and material requirements for electrical construction.
Advise on electrical construction and maintenance procedures and capabilities.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Powerline distribution specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b) A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
(c) A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs. and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) Mandatory formal training or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria per Chapter 9-5
(5) (b) of this pamphlet and paragraph (6) below.
(6) ACASP qualifications are:
Must have 2 years of experience, be certified as a Civil Service-rated electrician WGA 68 or have 2 years of experience in the installation of electrical transmission, distribution systems and exterior services, be an apprentice member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers or its equivalent.
(a) IAW table 9-1 of this pamphlet, Initial Entry Trainee (IET) who qualifies under the ACASP will not be required to attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for any additional training.
Upon completion of Basic Combat Training (BCT) Soldier Member will be processed IAW initial assignment instruction.
(b) Approval and validation to qualify IET for ACASP is through the USAES, Engineer Personnel Development Office (EPDO).
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASIs associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) B9–Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) (personnel only).
(2) P6–Project Management (skill level 2 thru 6 for personnel only).
(3) R7–Army Reconnaissance (Skill level 3 and above personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-12Q-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-12Q-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-12Q-3. Standards of grade TDA.
Related Pages
- Army Military Occupational Specialties
- 12Q MOS – Powerline Distribution Specialist
- 12P MOS – Prime Power Production Specialist
- 12N MOS – Horizontal Construction Engineer
- 12R MOS – Interior Electrician
- 12 Series MOS
- Army Additional Skill Identifiers
- Army Special Qualification Identifiers
- ASI P6 – Project Management
- ASI R7 – Army Reconnaissance