ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

MDAY STATEWIDE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (SWVA)

POSITION VACANCY NUMBER: SWVA #14127S CLOSING DATE: 20 April 2015

UNIT/DUTY LOCATION: CO D 2D BN 130TH INF / MOUNT VERNON

POSITION TITLE: FORWARD SIGNAL SPT NCO

RANK/GRADE: SGT / E5 DUTY MOS: 25U2O

SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC Cornelius Putnam PHONE/POC: (708) 824-5016 / MSG Johnathan Brewer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• MDAY Soldiers one or two grades below the position. IAW NGR 600-200

• Have the MOS awarded as their PMOS, SMOS, AMOS.

• MDAY Soldiers who are not MOS qualified but meet eligibility requirements of DA PAM 611-

21 to acquire the MOS within 12 months. (See attached excerpt from DA PAM 611-21)

• Not flagged for favorable personnel actions.

To Apply: Verified and updated Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Copy of current NCOER (DA FM2166-8), Copy of current DA Form 705, profiles (DA 3349) must be attached if applicable, Copy of current DA FM 5500-R (if applicable), Clearance letter from State Personnel Security Office.

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Please see attached excerpt from the DA 611-21 for 25U2O Signal Support Systems Specialist for summary of duties.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Scan completed applicant packet at unit of assignment, then forward through S1 channels to MILPO-Boards Branch via IGO MSC folders.

Save Application as “SWVA – Announcement Number”

Applications must be received by this office no later than the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete or late packets will not be accepted.

Questions concerning the contents of this notice may be directed to MILPO-Enlisted Actions, telephone CML: (217) 761-3380 or by email

1025U. MOS 25U--Signal Support Systems Specialist (Sig Spt Sys Spc) CMF 25

a. Major duties. The signal support systems specialist supervises, installs, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the General Purpose User (GPU) with Programs of Record (POR) and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), and vehicle platforms. This includes information systems support and Battle Command Systems (BCS) (e.g., Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Maneuver Control System (MCS), Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below(FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), etc.); Communications and Electronic (C&E) equipment (e.g., Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Frequency Modulation (FM) systems, High Frequency (HF) systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) systems, hand held and manpack systems, etc.); Communications Security (COMSEC) devices (e.g., Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), Simple Key Loader (SKL), etc.); and telephone wire, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Routers. Performs field level unit maintenance on authorized C&E systems and COMSEC devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies and integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units. Installs, Operates, and Maintains (IOM) Radio Retransmission (RETRANS) operations and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators. Duties for MOS 25U at each level of skill are:

(1) MOSC 25U1O. Installs, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists the GPU with POR and COTS communications equipment, as appropriate, within the TOC, CP, and vehicle platforms. This includes BCS, C&E, COMSEC devices, telephone wire, LANs, and routers. Performs field level unit maintenance on authorized C&E systems and COMSEC devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies. IOMs RETRANS operations and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators.

(2) MOSC 25U2O. Supervises, installs, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the GPU with POR and COTS communications equipment, as appropriate, within the TOC, CP, and vehicle platforms. This includes BCS, C&E, COMSEC devices, telephone wire, LANs, and routers. Supervises and performs field level unit maintenance on authorized C&E systems and COMSEC devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies. Supervises and IOMs RETRANS operations and supervises PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators. Predominately resides at the company level as the single signal Subject Matter Expert (3) MOSC 25U3O. Plans, supervises, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the GPU with POR and COTS communications equipment, as appropriate, within the TOC, CP, and vehicle platforms. This includes BCS, C&E, COMSEC devices, telephone wire, LANs, and routers. Supervises and performs field level unit maintenance on authorized C&E systems and COMSEC devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies and integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units. Supervises and IOMs RETRANS operations and supervises PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators. Predominately resides at the company level as the single signal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and at the Battalion (BN) level S6 Section as a RETRANS Supervisor.

(4) MOSC 25U4O. Plans, supervises, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, and assists the GPU with POR and COTS communications equipment, as appropriate, within the TOC, CP, and vehicle platforms. This includes BCS, C&E, COMSEC devices, telephone wire, LANs, and routers. Plans and requests signal logistics support for field level operations and maintenance. Develops and implements Battalion and Company level training in the use of signal systems. Participates in and enforces the results of staff level planning that develops and disseminates signal policies, Operation Orders (OPORD), annexes, and various reports. Integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units, coordinates external signal support, and provides technical advice to commanders and subordinate units. Plans and directs the RETRANS operations team and PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators. Predominately resides at the BN level S6 Section as the signal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and supervisor.

(5) MOSC 25U5O. plans, implements, directs, troubleshoots, and assists the GPU with POR and COTS communications systems, as appropriate, within the TOC, CP, and vehicle platforms. This includes BCS, C&E, COMSEC devices, telephone wire, LANs, and routers. Coordinates signal logistics support for field level operations and maintenance. Establishes and directs the Brigade and Battalion level training in the use of signal systems. Participates in staff level planning in order to establish, disseminate, and direct signal policies, Operation Orders (OPORD), annexes, and various reports. Plans and directs integration of signal systems and networks, coordinates signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters, and provides technical advice to commanders and subordinate units. Predominately resides at the BDE level S6 Section as the signal Subject Matter Expert (SME) and supervisor.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Signal support systems specialists must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demand rating of light.

(2) Physical profile of 111221.

(3) Qualifying scores.

(a) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL and 95 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.

(b) A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 93 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.

(c) A minimum score of 93 in aptitude area EL and 92 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.

(4) Normal color vision.

(5) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.

(6) A U.S. citizen.

(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 25U course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver granted by Commandant, US Army Signal School ATTN: ATZHPOE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300.

c. Additional skill identifiers. (Note: Refer to table 12-8 for List of universal ASI’s associated with this MOS). J7--WHCA Console Control Operations.

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-25U-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-25U-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.

(3) Table 10-25U-3. Standards of grade TDA.