Army Field Artillery Tactical Fire Direction Systems Repairer

Enlisted

34Y MOS

Job Detail

Performs and supervises maintenance on fire control gun directional digital computers.

Performs support and depot maintenance on field artillery digital and meteorological computers, tactical fire direction systems and mortar fire control calculators and related test equipment; isolates and diagnoses caused of circuit component malfunction using schematics, signal string lists, standard, special and electronic test equipment; uses associated field maintenance equipment in analytical maintenance procedures; interprets complex schematic diagrams; removes and replaces defective electrical, electronic, mechanical components; applies maintenance standards and procedures; repairs or salvages defective components; installs authorized modifications on supported and assigned equipment; uses electrician and mechanic common and special hand tools; supervised and provides technical guidance to lower graded personnel; oversees installation of modification on supported and assigned equipment; insures support maintenance standards and procedure are adhered to; conducts o-the-job training; ensures proper equipment and tools are used; plans and recommends establishment of procedures for receipt, storage, inspection, testing, and repair of components; maintains maintenance records; supervises and oversees instruction of lower skill personnel in troubleshooting and proper maintenance practices and procedures; performs final inspection and testing or repaired equipment; performs on-site inspection of supported unit equipment, prepares inspection reports, and provides advice, assistance and instruction to units on proper operation and organizational maintenance of equipment; plans and organizes work schedules and assigns duties; applies approved policies and sound management priorities, allocation workloads, and substituting parts are required; administers quality assurance and control functions.

Performs or supervises support maintenance on the Decentralized Automated Service Support System DAS3 computer; must be able to supervise personnel performing the duties at grade E7 in any one of the MOS in Subfield 742; supervises ADP maintenance activities at signal battalion or higher level; supervises maintenance activities in an independent detachment or team supporting ADP center; supervises periodic and emergency maintenance; diagnoses and evaluates complex malfunctions; determines extent of major malfunctions, length of time, tools, and parts required to perform repair; provides technical guidance to maintenance and staff personnel; evaluates quality of maintenance work; instructs personnel in operating and maintenance procedures; corrects faulty work practices.

Must be able to supervise personnel performing the duties at grade E7 in any one of the MOS in Subfield 742; supervises ADP maintenance activities at signal battalion or higher level; supervises maintenance activities in an independent detachment or team supporting ADP center; supervises periodic and emergency maintenance; diagnoses and evaluates complex malfunctions; determines extent of major malfunctions, length of time, tools, and parts required to perform repair; provides technical guidance to maintenance and staff personnel; evaluates quality of maintenance work; instructs personnel in operating and maintenance procedures; corrects faulty work practices; provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid 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.

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