Supervise, install, operate, and perform maintenance checks on radios.
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, tele-communications 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 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.
Installs, operates, and performs PMCS and unit level maintenance on single channel radio, radio teletypewriter, Army Special Operations communications equipment, and EPLRS net control stations, and associated equipment; installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; prepares and transmits messages in format; receives, records, and processes messages to addressees or distribution sections; operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles; installs, operates, and performs PMCS on assigned power generators; supervises, and performs as a team member, in the operation of single channel AM radio, radio teletypewriter, Army Special Operations communications equipment, or EPLRS net control station assemblages; supervises and performs authorized maintenance on assigned equipment; directs the installation of radios and antennas; controls and uses Signal Operating Instructions (SOI); implements COMSEC, OPSEC, and physical security policies and procedures; recognizes electronic countermeasures (ECM) and implements electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM); prepares work schedules and allocates equipment for net operations or special missions; advises superiors on capabilities and limitations of HF radio equipment; writes or interprets operations orders and prepares standing operating procedures (SOP) for HF operations; ensures compliance with security regulations governing HF radio, COMSEC, and automated data processing (ADP) equipment used with HF equipment; coordinates logistical support for subordinate teams; establishes training programs for subordinate personnel.
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.