Army Common Ground Station (CGS) Operator

Enlisted

96H MOS

Job Detail

Supervises or participates in detecting, locating and tracking ground targets and rotary wing aircraft.

Deploys and re-deploys the CGS in a tactical environment; operates the computer network systems in the CGS; analyze MTI, SAR and softcopy imagery, to include infrared and electro-optical; correlates intelligence obtained from other assets; analyzes JSTARS near-real-time radar imagery data, SIGINT data and SIDS products received via the CTT/JTT; analyze softcopy imagery, to include infrared and electro-optical; correlates intelligence obtained from other assets; drafts and disseminates intelligence messages to cue or tip off other intelligence collectors or consumers in support of the commander's requirements; perform maintenance on the prime mover and the CGS mission equipment; provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; supervise CGS shift operations; performs CGS site selection; assist in the development of the collection plan; provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; supervise CGS operations and daily operational maintenance of related equipment; participates in/conduct briefings; perform as liaison with outside agencies; manage CGS security requirements.

Performs duties shown in preceding skill levels and provides guidance to subordinate Soldiers; supervise JSTARS operations and activities; incorporate the CGS mission into the overall collection plan; assist in planning and using CGS and other surveillance resources; instructs subordinates in proper procedures of imagery analysis techniques; advise the G2/G3/FSO on compilation of CGS tasks and requirements; provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in activities pertaining to organizations, training, operations, and intelligence support of CGS units.

Performs duties shown in preceding level of skills and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in activities pertaining to organizations, training, operations, and intelligence support of CGS units; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's "Military Member of the Quarter/Year" competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.

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