a. Major duties.
The cable systems installer-maintainer installs, operates, repairs, and performs unit level maintenance on cable and wire communications systems, commercial and tactical fiber and Communication Security (COMSEC) devices and associated equipment.
Operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators.
Duties for MOS 25L at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 25L1O.
Installs, operates, repairs and performs unit level maintenance on cable and wire systems and commercial and tactical fiber to include Digital Group Multiplexers (DGM), Remote Multiplexing Combiners (RMC), repeaters, restorers, voltage protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate distribution frames and related equipment.
Configures DGM and RMC for operations.
Installs, operates, perform strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices.
Performs tests on cable communications systems to ensure circuit and system quality.
Tests circuits/groups to detect and locate line faults.
Operates manual and motorized cable construction equipment.
Climbs poles and antenna towers as necessary and assists in the construction of tactical cable and wire lines.
Clears and maintains rights of way.
Recognizes electronic countermeasures and applies appropriate electronic counter-countermeasures as necessary.
Operates and performs PMCS on telephone line and other vehicles.
Installs, operates and performs PMCS on power generators.
(2) MOSC 25L2O.
Coordinates and supervises team member activities in the construction, installation, repair and recovery of cable and wire communications systems, commercial and tactical fiber and auxiliary equipment.
Coordinates remote trunking operations with switching central personnel.
Interprets and updates line route maps and overlays.
Coordinates team logistic requirements.
Checks and performs PMCS and unit level maintenance on wire and cable systems and associated communications equipment.
Ensures PMCS and maintenance functions are performed in accordance with published schedules.
(3) MOSC 25L3O.
Supervises and coordinates all phases of construction, recovery, repair and maintenance of cable and wire distribution systems, commercial and tactical fiber and associated multiplexing, reeling and testing equipment, including telephones.
Estimates time, supplies, personnel and equipment required to construct cable and wire communications systems.
Assigns work crews and coordinates activities of personnel to meet workload demands.
Inspects pole line construction and cable and wire lines and equipment to ensure approved construction and risk assessment standards are met.
Supervises and checks maintenance performed by subordinate personnel.
Prepares line route maps and overlays.
Interprets circuit diagrams and operations order extracts.
Prepares and conducts MOS and unit training programs.
Advises the commander on cable and wire system operations.
Supervises section and team deployment of individual and crew-served weapons for site defense.
Employs and enforces principles of COMSEC, SIGSEC, OPSEC and physical security.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Cable systems installer-maintainer must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Significant (Gray).
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area EL and 90 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 89 in aptitude area EL and 90 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
(c)
A minimum score of 89 in aptitude area EL and 89 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Long Jump (LJ) -0140 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) -0400 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0140 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0040 shuttles in Physical Demand Category of “Significant” (Gray).
(5) Be able to work at heights up to 40 feet for extended periods.
(6) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(7) A U.S. citizen.
(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 25L 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)
Must have 2 years verifiable experience or combination of formal training and experience totaling 2 years, as a wireman, telephone/data/cable systems installer or pole lineman.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 for (List of universal ASI’s associated with this MOS.))
(1) J2–Communications Cable and Antenna Systems Maintainer
(2) J7–WHCA Console Control Operations
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-25L-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-25L-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-25L-3. Standards of grade TDA.
Related Pages
- Army Military Occupational Specialties
- 25L MOS – Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer
- 25B MOS – Information Technology Specialist
- 25C MOS – Radio Operator-Maintainer
- 25N MOS – Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer
- 25 Series MOS
- Army Additional Skill Identifiers
- Army Special Qualification Identifiers