Supervises, installs, operates and performs unit level through intermediate (DS/GS) maintenance on transportable automatic circuit switches.
Assign duties, coordinates and supervises activities of assigned personnel to include resolution of problems in communications operations in employment of; Wire and Cable Systems; Switchboard Systems; Radio Teletype Communications; Radio Relay Communications; Tactical Satellite Communications; Multichannel and Microwave Communications; Issues communications-electronics operating instructions (CEOI) and, where authorized, plans frequency allocation and management; plans and prepares communications systems diagrams; supervises the displacement of manual and automated communications systems, equipment' and switching centers; prepares and conducts MOS and unit training programs as appropriate; supervises and instructs in the techniques of equipment utilization, electronic countermeasures system application, and employment of individual and organizational weapons in support of communication operation, sites; insures proper coordination and utilization of maintenance support for facilities and stations; directs and supervises a comprehensive unit level maintenance program; prepares and interprets orders, line route maps, circuit, traffic and systems diagrams and related technical reports; maintains communications situation maps, overlays, and presents briefings on same; determines capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment; profiles line-on-sight (LOS) radio transmission paths and tropospheric scatter radio transmission paths; directs restoration of circuits and systems; briefs operations and maintenance personnel on the relationships and interface of all communications elements within his/her area of interest; performs liaison between staff, operations and maintenance personnel; supervises and plans deployment of individual and crew-served weapons in support of communication site defense; employs and enforces principles of COMSEC, SIGSEC, OPSEC and physical security; plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include; determining arid 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 and data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communications 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 principals NCO duties associated with SQI M when assign as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel to include conducting briefing 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 and reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communication systems networks and units.
Installs, initializes, loads data base, operates and performs unit level through intermediate (DS/GS) maintenance on transportable automatic switching systems; performs unit level through intermediate (DS/GS) maintenance on transportable automatic message switching central systems and ancillary equipment within the TRITAC architecture; supervises, installs, initializes, loads data base, and operates Transportable Automatic Circuit Switches; performs unit level through intermediate (DS/GS) maintenance on Transportable Automatic Circuit and Message Switching Systems; ensures proper level of repair parts to support Automatic Switching Systems; schedules and supervises unit level through intermediate (DS/GS) maintenance activities on Transportable Automatic Switching System; provides technical system information in support of systems planning and employment; supervises and/or/performs installation, initialization, operation, validation and loading of data base; prepares shift schedules and compiles and analyzes system network reports on the system and associated maintenance facility.
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include; determining arid 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 and data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communications 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 principals NCO duties associated with SQI M when assign as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel to include conducting briefing 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 and reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communication systems networks and units; 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.