25U1O - Skill Level One
Retrans Operator: Coordinates with the S2 and S3 for the location of and the movement of the team to the retransmission site. Performs pre-combat inspection and inventory of all team equipment and materials (e.g. COMSEC fill devices, equipment batteries, long-range antennas, force protection equipment). Participates in combat rehearsal to ensure equipment, frequencies, and COMSEC are all operable and synchronized with the network control station. Establishes site defense plan and coordinates with adjacent units for mutual support. Installs, operates and maintains retransmission system and acts as the network control station for the retransmission net. Performs operator and organizational level maintenance on the retransmission system(s). Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Install, operates and performs PMCS on power generators.
Signal Information Services Specialist: Management of records, printing and publications for BDE and BN requirement (FM 24-1).Install and manage Visual Information Systems(Video Teleconference) Implement Signal Annex, Signal Operation Identification (SOI), and Signal Operation Procedure (SOP) for Tactical Operation Center. Coordinate architecture planning requirements into the local/wide area communication network for Combat Net Radio Systems (CNR), Commercial off the Shelf Systems (COTS) Government off the Shelf Systems (GOTS), Common Hardware Systems (CHS) and Battle Field Associated Systems (BFA). Maintain reporting accountability of signal sensitive assess item for Company, BN, and BDE Receives and Manages Comsec from Bde/BN. Coordinates and issues COMSEC to the HQ and to the Company Forward Support NCO/SPC. Provides computer repair and network automations management and support for the BDE/BN. Provides Telephone control for BDE/BN.
Signal Support System Specialist: Provides subject matter expertise for Bde/Bn tactical operations center (TOC) communications and electronic systems (standalone, man-pack, vehicular and base station), remote control systems, intercoms (vehicular and operations center), information systems (COTS, GOTS, and CHS) and other BFA systems. Provides limited installation, maintenance and troubleshooting assistance for Bde/Bn TOC communications and electronic. Provides training and technical assistance for Bde/Bn TOC. Oversees the control of the Bde/Bn TOC combat net radio networks and provides countermeasures assistance. Prepares communications and electronic systems maintenance and supply requests.
Signal Information Services Specialist: Management of records, printing and publications for BDE and BN requirement (FM 24-1).Install and manage Visual Information Systems(Video Teleconference) Implement Signal Annex, Signal Operation Identification (SOI), and Signal Operation Procedure (SOP) for Tactical Operation Center. Coordinate architecture planning requirements into the local/wide area communication network for Combat Net Radio Systems (CNR), Commercial off the Shelf Systems (COTS) Government off the Shelf Systems (GOTS), Common Hardware Systems (CHS) and Battle Field Associated Systems (BFA). Maintain reporting accountability of signal sensitive assess item for Company, BN, and BDE Receives and Manages Comsec from Bde/BN. Coordinates and issues COMSEC to the HQ and to the Company Forward Support NCO/SPC. Provides computer repair and network automations management and support for the BDE/BN. Provides Telephone control for BDE/BN.
Signal Support System Specialist: Provides subject matter expertise for Bde/Bn tactical operations center (TOC) communications and electronic systems (standalone, man-pack, vehicular and base station), remote control systems, intercoms (vehicular and operations center), information systems (COTS, GOTS, and CHS) and other BFA systems. Provides limited installation, maintenance and troubleshooting assistance for Bde/Bn TOC communications and electronic. Provides training and technical assistance for Bde/Bn TOC. Oversees the control of the Bde/Bn TOC combat net radio networks and provides countermeasures assistance. Prepares communications and electronic systems maintenance and supply requests.
25U2O - Skill Level Two
Forward Signal Support NCO: Provides subject matter expertise to forward deployed units (e.g. company, battery), command post’s (CP) and TOC’s on communications and electronic systems (standalone, man-pack, vehicular and base station), remote control systems, intercoms (vehicular and operations center), information systems (COTS ,GOTS, and CHS) and other BFA systems. Creates forward deployed unit, (e.g. company, battery) CP and TOC communications and information systems network diagrams and assists the end-user in the installation of the communications and electronic systems (standalone, man-pack, vehicular and base station), remote control systems, intercoms (vehicular and operations center), information systems (COTS, GOTS, and CHS) and other BFA systems. Provides training and technical assistance for forward deployed units on communications and electronic systems, remote control systems and information systems (COTS, GOTS, and CHS) and other BFA systems. Oversees the control of the Company TOC combat net radio networks and provides countermeasures assistance. Performs communications and electronic systems maintenance on company communication equipment. Orders and maintains Bench stock. Manages and Maintains Battery inventory/supplies and charging systems. Receives and Manages the Distribution of Comsec from BN S-6 to Company elements. Constructs field expedient HF antennas and performs communication equipment turn-in and supply request from Forward Support Company.
Senior Signal Support System Maintainer: Supervises, installs, maintains and troubleshoots signal support systems and terminal devices, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Provides technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers; signal communications support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminate information services policy. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned power generators.
Team Chief: A Team Chief performs supervisory tasks and functions as an operator during periods when the designated operator is servicing equipment or is otherwise unavailable. Coordinates with the S2 and S3 for the location and the movement of the Retrans team to the retransmission site. Performs pre-combat inspection and inventory of all team equipment and materials (e.g. COMSEC fill devices, equipment batteries, long-range antennas, force protection equipment). Participates in combat rehearsal to ensure equipment, frequencies, and COMSEC are all operable and synchronized with the network control station. Establishes site defense plan and coordinates with adjacent units for mutual support. Assist in the Install, operation and maintenance of the retransmission system. Performs operator and organizational level maintenance on the retransmission system(s).
Senior Signal Support System Maintainer: Supervises, installs, maintains and troubleshoots signal support systems and terminal devices, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Provides technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers; signal communications support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminate information services policy. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned power generators.
Team Chief: A Team Chief performs supervisory tasks and functions as an operator during periods when the designated operator is servicing equipment or is otherwise unavailable. Coordinates with the S2 and S3 for the location and the movement of the Retrans team to the retransmission site. Performs pre-combat inspection and inventory of all team equipment and materials (e.g. COMSEC fill devices, equipment batteries, long-range antennas, force protection equipment). Participates in combat rehearsal to ensure equipment, frequencies, and COMSEC are all operable and synchronized with the network control station. Establishes site defense plan and coordinates with adjacent units for mutual support. Assist in the Install, operation and maintenance of the retransmission system. Performs operator and organizational level maintenance on the retransmission system(s).
25U3O - Skill Level Three
Radio Retrans Supervisor: Supervision of two or more FM Radio Retrans System Teams.
Signal Support System Supervisor: Plans, supervises and integrates the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include radio, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provides unit level training for automated telecommunications systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for signal equipment. Prepares and integrates signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply replenishment for signal support operations.
Signal Support System Supervisor: Plans, supervises and integrates the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include radio, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provides unit level training for automated telecommunications systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for signal equipment. Prepares and integrates signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply replenishment for signal support operations.
25U4O - Skill Level Four
Detachment Sergeant: This position is similar to the first sergeant except it is usually in units with less than 75 personnel and is usually held by a Sergeant First Class. The detachment sergeant is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow Senior NCOs and supervisors, the detachment sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. Detachment sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though detachment sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, detachment sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, detachment sergeants are mentors in developing subordinate NCOs. The detachment sergeant is on call 24 hours a day and should expect long and irregular duty hours. Generally, they are contacted by many base agencies (e.g., security forces, Red Cross, hospital, command post, etc.) and must respond (with the supervisor when feasible) at any hour. Based on the cumulative and important responsibilities of the detachment sergeant, and the impact of this position on units and personnel, this position is only for the most dedicated professional senior NCOs.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary NCO of the S-6 section also assistant and advisor to the Command leadership on signal issues. Also has the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The Platoon Sergeant takes charge of the Platoon in the absence of the Signal Officer. Platoon Sergeant teaches collective and individual tasks to soldiers in the S-6. A Platoon Sergeant generally has extensive Communication and military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the Platoon Sergeant ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the Platoon Sergeant must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the section, evaluate the effectiveness of the section and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
Section Chief: The Section Chief is the primary NCO of the S-6 also assistant and advisor to the Command leadership, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The Section Chief takes charge of the section in the absence of the Signal Officer. Section Chief teaches collective and individual tasks to soldiers in the S6 Section. A Section Chief generally has extensive Communication and Military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the Section Chief ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the Section Chief must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the S6, evaluate the effectiveness of the section and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary NCO of the S-6 section also assistant and advisor to the Command leadership on signal issues. Also has the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The Platoon Sergeant takes charge of the Platoon in the absence of the Signal Officer. Platoon Sergeant teaches collective and individual tasks to soldiers in the S-6. A Platoon Sergeant generally has extensive Communication and military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the Platoon Sergeant ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the Platoon Sergeant must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the section, evaluate the effectiveness of the section and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
Section Chief: The Section Chief is the primary NCO of the S-6 also assistant and advisor to the Command leadership, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The Section Chief takes charge of the section in the absence of the Signal Officer. Section Chief teaches collective and individual tasks to soldiers in the S6 Section. A Section Chief generally has extensive Communication and Military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the Section Chief ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the Section Chief must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the S6, evaluate the effectiveness of the section and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
25U5O - Skill Level Five
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is responsible for individual and collective training, mentoring, career progression, professional development, quality of life, discipline, and the welfare of the assigned Soldiers. The unit First Sergeant is the principal NCO and executor for combat support and combat service support as well as the tactical and technical advisor to the commander. Performs his or her duties in Signal Company’s of a Ranger Regiment or Heavy/Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Signal Support System Chief: Supervises, plans and integrates the installation, employment and maintenance of signal support systems, automated telecommunications systems, satellite radio communications systems and communications networks, using radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Develop Staff information services policy and procedures. Establish unit signal maintenance programs, policies and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated signal equipment training. Provide technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinates signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters.
Spectrum Management NCO: Performs spectrum management functions in 11th ACR, 75th Ranger Regiment and 4th Psychological Operations.
Signal Support System Chief: Supervises, plans and integrates the installation, employment and maintenance of signal support systems, automated telecommunications systems, satellite radio communications systems and communications networks, using radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Develop Staff information services policy and procedures. Establish unit signal maintenance programs, policies and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated signal equipment training. Provide technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinates signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters.
Spectrum Management NCO: Performs spectrum management functions in 11th ACR, 75th Ranger Regiment and 4th Psychological Operations.
School Information
School: 113 School Location: FT GORDON, GA
Course Title: SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
113 Course: 101-25U10 Phase: Course Length: 16 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 111221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
Service Designator W - ARMY FORCES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
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.
Security Clearance: Confidential Not Releaseable to Foreign Nationals.
Course Scope:
Instruction in the use of Technical Manuals (TMs) and The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS); Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) techniques and procedures; system installation, integration, Unit Level Maintenance (ULM) and troubleshooting of Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS); Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2); Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS); Combat Net Radios (CNR); Digital Tactical Operations Center (DTOC); Tactical Satalite (TACSAT); Common Hardware Maneuver Control System (CH-MCS); tactical antenna systems; Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE); Mobile Subscriber Radio Terminal (MSRT) AN/VRC-97; Commercial Off The Shelf Computers (COTS); Information Dominance; Automated Information System (AIS) Security; A Hardware and Software; N Network Essentials; integration, troubleshooting and maintenance of Standardized Integrated Command Post System (SICPS); Routers, Switches; Tactical Internet Management System (TIMS); operation of Secure Retransmission Stations (RETRANS) in a simulated tactical environment; and reinforcement of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD).
Course Prerequisites: Active Army or Reserve Component personnel assigned in, or to be assigned to a unit position requiring classification to MOS 25U10. Department of Defense (DOD) personnel meeting all other prerequisites and having a valid requirement may attend this course of instruction.
Special Information:
This course was developed using modular techniques. This allows the course manager some variance in sequence of training. The overall strategy is to familiarize and train enlisted soldiers on core Signal tasks; Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD); and Warrior Ethos Training (WET) in a Forward Operation Base (FOB) environment as a COHORT. And to provide an introduction to Situational Awareness and how the Signal Soldier fits into a Contemporary Operating Environment (COE).
All WTBD's will be trained on Saturdays (mandatory 8 hours training time). The tasks listed in the Individual Task Summary of this Program of Instruction contain all those tasks as selected by the last Critical Task Site Selection Board for Resident training. Additional tasks are listed tasks mandated by TRADOC memo dated 16 June 2006, "Revised Implementation Guidance for the conduct of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD) in Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Courses" and are linked to the appropriate lessons. These tasks were not addressed by the Critical Task Site Selection Board held in October 2000. Security Clearance: Confidential Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals.
Course Title: SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
113 Course: 101-25U10 Phase: Course Length: 16 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 111221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
Service Designator W - ARMY FORCES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
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.
Security Clearance: Confidential Not Releaseable to Foreign Nationals.
Course Scope:
Instruction in the use of Technical Manuals (TMs) and The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS); Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) techniques and procedures; system installation, integration, Unit Level Maintenance (ULM) and troubleshooting of Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS); Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2); Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS); Combat Net Radios (CNR); Digital Tactical Operations Center (DTOC); Tactical Satalite (TACSAT); Common Hardware Maneuver Control System (CH-MCS); tactical antenna systems; Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE); Mobile Subscriber Radio Terminal (MSRT) AN/VRC-97; Commercial Off The Shelf Computers (COTS); Information Dominance; Automated Information System (AIS) Security; A Hardware and Software; N Network Essentials; integration, troubleshooting and maintenance of Standardized Integrated Command Post System (SICPS); Routers, Switches; Tactical Internet Management System (TIMS); operation of Secure Retransmission Stations (RETRANS) in a simulated tactical environment; and reinforcement of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD).
Course Prerequisites: Active Army or Reserve Component personnel assigned in, or to be assigned to a unit position requiring classification to MOS 25U10. Department of Defense (DOD) personnel meeting all other prerequisites and having a valid requirement may attend this course of instruction.
Special Information:
This course was developed using modular techniques. This allows the course manager some variance in sequence of training. The overall strategy is to familiarize and train enlisted soldiers on core Signal tasks; Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD); and Warrior Ethos Training (WET) in a Forward Operation Base (FOB) environment as a COHORT. And to provide an introduction to Situational Awareness and how the Signal Soldier fits into a Contemporary Operating Environment (COE).
All WTBD's will be trained on Saturdays (mandatory 8 hours training time). The tasks listed in the Individual Task Summary of this Program of Instruction contain all those tasks as selected by the last Critical Task Site Selection Board for Resident training. Additional tasks are listed tasks mandated by TRADOC memo dated 16 June 2006, "Revised Implementation Guidance for the conduct of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD) in Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Courses" and are linked to the appropriate lessons. These tasks were not addressed by the Critical Task Site Selection Board held in October 2000. Security Clearance: Confidential Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals.