Supervises and maintains the quality and continuity of communications within a tactical or fixed communications system.
Performs operational tests, system/circuit restorations and channel level adjustments to insure quality operation and maximum efficiency; performs PMCS and unit level maintenance on assigned communications equipment; operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators; supervises and assists members of the team in performing operational tests and system/circuit restoration; supervises and assists in performing PMCS and unit level maintenance on assigned communications equipment, vehicles and power generators; supervises the installation, operation and maintenance performed by subordinate personnel on the CNCE(T) facility to include associated service communications equipment, vehicles and power generators; coordinates communications activities.
Plans and schedules duties, coordinates and supervises activities of assigned personnel; evaluates duty performance of subordinates to determine their proficiency and qualifications; develops training programs and insures that training is conducted; prepares and submits administrative and technical reports; recommends personnel actions to commander (favorable and unfavorable); develops auxiliary power procedures; schedules and monitors auxiliary power exercises; establishes a safety plan; prepares facility/link data base change reports; prepares system/circuit restoration plan; coordinates maintenance support for facility operations; develops and supervises a comprehensive facility preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance program; briefs operations and maintenance personnel on the relationship and interface of all communications elements within his/her area of responsibility; performs liaison between staff, operations and maintenance personnel; supervises deployment of individual and crew-served weapons in support of the site defense plan; supervises the issuance, use and accountability of CEOI and COMSEC materials; 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 and 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 arid data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communication 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 principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M when assigned as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel, to include conducting briefings 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 arid reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communications systems, networks and units.
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises the employment of integrated communications systems at battalion or higher level, to include determining and 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 arid data base feeder information; provides tactical and technical guidance to command and staff in a continuous appraisal of communication 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 principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M when assigned as a unit First Sergeant; performs liaison between command, staff, operations and maintenance personnel, to include conducting briefings 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 arid reports; monitors maintenance programs and proper level of supplies in support of communications systems, networks and units; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and 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.