Install, initialize, operate and perform maintenance on electronic nodal assemblages, combat net radios, and ancillary communications equipment.
Install, initialize, operate, perform field level maintenance on the IP Joint Network Node; operates and maintains the baseband portion of the Hub Node System AN/TSC-169 in the Brigade Signal Network Extension Detachment; operates and maintains the IP based Baseband Node (BBN); supervises and performs as a team member; installs, initializes, operates, and performs field level maintenance on the IP Joint Network Node; operates and maintains the baseband portion of the Hub Node System AN/TSC-169 in the Brigade Signal Network Extension Detachment; operates and maintains the IP based Baseband Node (BBN); supervises subordinates in installation, initialization, operation, and field level maintenance on the IP Joint Network Node; responsible for the operation and maintenance of the baseband portion of the Hub Node System AN/TSC-169 in the Brigade Signal Network Extension Detachment; responsible for the operation and maintenance of the IP based Baseband Node (BBN).
The senior signal sergeant plans, develops, coordinates, directs, and supervises the installation, operation and management of integrated C2 telecommunications and information management networks; writes Command and Control Communications policy; provides technical advice and assistance to commanders, staff, and subordinate units; coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters; performs Signal staff and Senior Operations NCO functions, to include writing C4I policy, procedures, operations plans, orders, and reports; uses computers to control and monitor network status in an operational environment; directs and assists Battlefield Spectrum managers in the development of frequency allocation plans; develops battlefield Signal operations plans in support of organizations at battalion and higher levels, and for Joint and Combined Commands and activities.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks, including radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment; supervises the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; directs restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems; develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs; provides advice and technical assistance to subordinates and commanders; develops frequency operational requirements, telecommunications service requests, and disseminates operations information to ensure C2 communications connectivity; requests and ensures appropriate logistical support is available at all times; assimilates and reports system/network statistics; develops and implements training programs for Signal personnel; uses computers to process operational and administrative information; operates system control facilities as part of Signal organization management functions; plans, directs, supervises and manages the installation, operation, and maintenance of Information Mission Area (IMA) Signal support functions within an integrated Army, Joint, or Defense telecommunications network, to include coordinating the resolution of communication difficulties within Army operated Signal systems and networks, and between Army, Joint, Defense and commercial telecommunications activities; develops and enforces unit level Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures; plans and coordinates logistic support for C4I network operations; provides advice and technical assistance to commanders and subordinate units/elements; performs Signal staff functions and coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters; prepares and maintains reports, records, and operational databases used to conduct Signal support functions in both tactical and strategic environments.