(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
Radio Operator-Maintainers are dedicated Radio Operators who supervise, install, operate, and maintain (IOM) Program of Record (POR) and Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) or Command Post (CP), in vehicular or dismounted applications.
MOS 25C Soldiers provide access to Network capabilities through the IOM of Battle Command Systems (BCS) (e.g., Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS), Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), etc).
Provides access through Communications and Electronic (C&E) equipment (e.g., Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Frequency Modulation (FM) systems, High Frequency (HF) systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) systems, etc).
Provides access through Communications Security (COMSEC) devices (e.g., Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), Simple Key Loader (SKL), etc).
Perform Network Control Station (NCS) and Network Management Operations for EPLRS, JTRS, and other tactical radio communications systems.
Recognizes Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) and implements Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM).
Perform field level unit maintenance on assigned C&E systems and COMSEC devices.
Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) on assigned systems, vehicles, and power generators.
Duties for MOS 25C at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 25C1O.
IOM POR and COTS equipment within the TOC or CP, in vehicular or dismounted applications.
Provides access to Network capabilities and performs NCS and Network Management Operations for tactical radio networks.
Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles.
Installs, operates, and performs PMCS on assigned power generators.
(2) MOSC 25C2O.
Supervises and IOM POR and COTS equipment within the TOC or CP, in vehicular or dismounted applications.
Provides access to Network capabilities and performs limited Network Planning, NCS, and Network Management Operations for tactical radio networks.
Supervises and performs authorized maintenance on assigned equipment.
Directs the installation of radios and antennas.
Controls and uses Signal Operating Instructions (SOI).
Implements COMSEC, operation security (OPSEC) and physical security policies.
Recognizes electronic countermeasures (ECM) and implements electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM).
(3) MOSC 25C3O.
Supervises and IOM POR and COTS equipment within the TOC or CP, in vehicular or dismounted applications.
Plans and performs NCS and Net Management Operations for EPLRS, JTRS and other tactical radio networks.
Prepares work schedules and allocates equipment for net operations or special missions.
Advises leadership on capabilities and limitations of communications equipment.
Participates in and enforces the results of staff level planning that develop and disseminate signal policies, Operation Orders (OPORD), annexes, and various reports.
Coordinates logistical support for subordinate teams.
Establishes training programs for subordinate personnel.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Radio operator-maintainer must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Normal Color Vision (BASD after 01 October 2013)
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area EL and 100 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area EL and 98 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
(c)
A minimum OPAT score of Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) -0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category of “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(6) Ability to clearly enunciate English.
(7) A U.S. citizen.
(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 25C Course (conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or meet the ACASP criteria per paragraph 9-5b (5) (b) of this pamphlet and in paragraph (a) and (b) below.
Waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, ATTN: ATSO-CD, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.
(a)
Be eligible for SECRET security access under provisions of AR 380-67.
(b)
Have 1 year experience or combination of formal training and experience totaling 1 year as AM/FM radio operator.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all MOS).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-25C-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-25C-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-25C-3. Standards of grade TDA.
Related Pages
- Army Military Occupational Specialties
- 25C MOS – Radio Operator-Maintainer
- 25B MOS – Information Technology Specialist
- 25N MOS – Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer
- 25U MOS – Signal Support Systems Specialist
- 25 Series MOS
- Army Additional Skill Identifiers
- Army Special Qualification Identifiers