Performs maintenance on basic wire, switchboard, and frequency modulated radio communications equipment and systems.
Plans, supervises, coordinates and provides technical assistance in the installation, operation, management and unit level maintenance of radio, radio teletypewriter, field wire and switchboard communication systems; plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include determining and identifying subscriber requirements by analyzing the capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment; selection of appropriate signal sites by ground, air or map reconnaissance; determining and coordinating logistics requirements; plans, directs, supervises and manages the operation of various elements of an integrated communications system to include coordinating the resolution of communications difficulties between system elements; supervises the preparation of, and prepares, technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence and records pertaining to communication systems operation, training and management, operations orders (OPORD), operations plans (OPLAN), communications annexes arid data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communication systems operation; plans, directs, and coordinates the employment of individual and crew-served weapons in support of communication sites/units; develops, directs and coordinates appropriate training programs to increase communications systems reliability, availability and effectiveness; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M when assigned as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel, to include conducting briefings on the relationships and interface of all communications elements within his/her area of interest; insures proper coordination, operation and utilization of logistics support for facilities, stations, systems or network operations; plans, coordinates and directs site defense; maintains equipment/personnel resource status; prepares technical and administrative orders arid reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communications systems, networks and units.
Installs, operates and performs PMCS and unit level maintenance on field wire communication systems, telephones, switchboards, small switching systems, FM radios and associated COMSEC equipment and accessories; operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators; supervises and performs installation and operation of field telephones, field wire communications systems, switchboards, small switching systems FM radios and associated COMSEC equipment; supervises and performs PMCS and unit level maintenance on assigned communications equipment; supervises and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators; plans, coordinates and supervises the installation, operation, and unit level maintenance of ground FM radio and field wire communications systems, air ground radio sets, radio teletypewriter sets, and switchboard systems.
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include determining and identifying subscriber requirements by analyzing the capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment; selection of appropriate signal sites by ground, air or map reconnaissance; determining and coordinating logistics requirements; plans, directs, supervises and manages the operation of various elements of an integrated communications system to include coordinating the resolution of communications difficulties between system elements; supervises the preparation of, and prepares, technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence and records pertaining to communication systems operation, training and management, operations orders (OPORD), operations plans (OPLAN), communications annexes arid data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communication systems operation; plans, directs, and coordinates the employment of individual and crew-served weapons in support of communication sites/units; develops, directs and coordinates appropriate training programs to increase communications systems reliability, availability and effectiveness; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M when assigned as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel, to include conducting briefings on the relationships and interface of all communications elements within his/her area of interest; insures proper coordination, operation and utilization of logistics support for facilities, stations, systems or network operations; plans, coordinates and directs site defense; maintains equipment/personnel resource status; prepares technical and administrative orders arid reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communications systems, networks and units; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by the commander.