Advises the commander and operations officer of the status of network and sub-networks.
Performs duties described in preceding skill levels; plans message, circuit, and data switching support for a brigade or larger network; manages personnel, equipment, and facilities to provide message, circuit, and data switching networks supporting echelons above Corps; manages networks including, but not limited to, MSE, TRI-TAC, TRI-TAC Block III, Enhanced Position Location Reporting Systems (EPLARS), Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), and their interface sat boundaries between and among Division, Corps, and echelons above Corps; performs AMPSSO functions and provides oversight of the AMPSSO program; manages development of network databases; manages key variables for the Corps, directs key variable management of subordinate elements of the network and sub-networks, and manages recovery from key variable compromise; plans, directs, and manages the development, installation, activation, and movement of communications facilities comprising the networks and sub-networks; provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate operating elements; identifies and resolves network problems; develops policy and provides guidance for management of Corps networks.
Is proficient in duties described for CMF 4 listed in the duties paragraph in MOS 250N, 251A or 254A; coordinates contracting, procurement, and material acquisition programs and manages the development of training packages to ensure Army soldiers are prepared to operate and maintain new systems proper to fielding; serves as technical and tactical advisor for signal systems at any echelon of command or support activity of the US Army or Joint Staff Sections assigned to Theater CINS or allied armies; provides leadership, guidance, technical input, and direction to subordinate elements, staff agencies and field commanders up to and including theater Army level; manages the assignment of Signal Regiment warrant officers world-wide; provides coordination between military and industry during development, testing, and fielding of new information technology equipment; develops policy and provides guidance for management of theater information networks.
Manages assets of personnel, equipment, and facilities for the operation of message, circuit, and data switching networks at battalion level (primarily, but not limited to, Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) and Tri-Service Tactical Communications (TRI-TAC) Block III); advises the commander and operations officer of the status of network and sub-networks; serves as the officer in charge of AN/TYC-39 Message Switch; supervises personnel operating COMSEC equipment; ensures compliance with operational, administrative, and physical security requirements for classified material; plans, supervises, and conducts training in all phases of switching network management and operations; manages key-variables for systems in his/her area of responsibility; monitors key-variable status in network and sub-networks; implements the operational aspects of the automated network; implements procedures for detecting and reporting COMSEC insecurities; uses automated network management tools and supervises others in their use; coordinates network troubleshooting and restoration of communications paths to maintain robust network and sub-networks; manages and monitors deployment, installation, activation, and movement of tactical communications facilities of the network and sub-networks.