MOS 25P-Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer (MW Sys Opr-Maint), CMF 25

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(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)

a. Major duties.

The microwave systems operator-maintainer supervises, installs, operates, and maintains strategic microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and COMSEC equipment.

Perform engineering quality control and continuity testing of circuits, trunks, links, systems, and facilities.

Major duties for MOS 25P at each level of skill are:

(1) MOSC 25P1O.

Configures, aligns, operates, and performs unit level and direct support maintenance on microwave communications, tech control equipment, and associated devices.

Monitors, fault isolates, and restores telecommunications services with other military branches, commercial and tactical interface equipment.

Installs, operates, and performs strapping, restrapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and limited maintenance on communications equipment and commercial-off-the-shelf CCI equipment.

Maintain circuits, trunks, links, and facility/station records and reports.

(2) MOSC 25P2O.

Provides technical assistance to personnel engaged in operations and maintenance of microwave communications systems or tech control procedures on cell-based, optical carrier and IP-Based systems and networks.

Activates new communications services and deactivates communications services when no longer required IAW the Telecommunications Service Order (TSO).

Supervises and performs alignment, control functions and field level maintenance on assigned communications equipment.

Ensures backup equipment, spares and repair parts are available to sustain system operations.

Compile system and network statistics for reports.

(3) MOSC 25P3O.

Plans, supervises and integrates the installation, operation and maintenance of technical control communications assemblages and systems.

Establishes workload, work schedules and maintenance/ communications services restoration priorities.

Performs and supervises quality control and technical evaluation inspections.

Requests logistical support.

Trains subordinate personnel in the operation and maintenance of microwave and associated equipment.

Implements restoration priorities for telecommunications service outages.

Ensures facilities and personnel comply with all governing regulations on accountability, maintenance, and TEMPEST standards.

Consolidates system and network statistics and reports and submits them to network control/management headquarters.

Executes telecommunications service orders (TSO).

Performs coordination with Army, Joint and commercial activities to accomplish distributed communications at all levels of command.

(4) MOSC 25P4O.

Supervises, plans, and directs the installation, operation, and maintenance activities of microwave communications and technical control systems and facilities.

Provide technical advice and assistance to subordinates.

Writes standard operating policies and procedures for the SATCOM and Tech Control facilities.

Manages Signal Security (SIGSEC), ECCM and COMSEC procedures.

Determines the capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment.

Establishes and maintains liaison with supported and supporting units and activities.

Develops and controls training for subordinate personnel.

Assimilates data and submits statistical reports to operational control elements.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

Microwave systems operator-maintainer must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).

(2) A physical profile of 212221.

(3) Normal color vision.

(4) Qualifying scores.

(a)

A minimum score of 110 in aptitude area EL in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.

(b)

A minimum score of 107 in aptitude area EL 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) 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) Formal Training (completion of MOS 25P 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 clearance under provisions of AR 380-67.

(b)

Must have completed a minimum of 1 year of accredited college or technical school studies in electronics/electronic repair or have 2 years verifiable experience, combination of formal training and experience totaling two years in installing, operating, and maintaining microwave communication systems.

This experience base should demonstrate associated baseband equipment knowledge to include Multiplexer/De-multiplexer, patch panels, circuit routing, signal flow and the ability to isolate faults with associated Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(Note: Refer to table 12-8 for List of universal ASI’s associated with this MOS.)

(1) J7–WHCA Console Control Operations.

(2) 7D—Assignment Oriented Training (Rescind 201910).

(3) 7E—Assignment Oriented Training (Rescind 201910).

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-25P-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-25P-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.

(3) Table 10-25P-3. Standards of grade TDA.

MOS 25P–Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer (MW Sys Opr-Maint), CMF 25