MOS 12C Bridge Crewmember
Bridge crewmembers command, serve, or assist as a member of a squad, section or platoon. They provide conventional and powered bridge and rafting support for wet and dry gap crossing operations. Duties for MOS 12C at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 12C1O. Operates bridge truck and light vehicles. Operates the bridge erection boat. Prepares bridge site, handles shore lines, and assists in rafting operations. Assists in the installation of overhead anchorage system components. Installs kedge anchorage systems. Launches or retrieves ribbon bridge bays. Assists in the assembly of military bridges. Prepares and installs demolition firing systems. Arms, installs, and disarms antipersonnel or antitank mines.
(2) MOSC 12C2O. Directs construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements. Employs the M180 demolition cratering charge. Determines limiting slopes, curves, stream velocities, and gap width. Conducts engineer reconnaissance. Directs crew in the assembly and maintenance of fixed bridges. Directs crew in the assembly of raft and float bridges. Operates and or supervises the use of bridge erection boats.
(3) MOSC 12C3O. Supervises personnel in the installation and removal of a hasty protective minefield. Collects data and calculates the demolition requirement for explosives and related materials. Conducts road, tunnel, ford, and bridge reconnaissance. Directs the off-loading and assembly of float and fixed bridges. Performs float and fixed bridge site layout. Supervises installation of an overhead cable anchorage system.
(4) MOSC 12C4O. Assigns tasks to subordinate personnel. Enforces safety standards, field sanitation, communication procedures, security and job specification. Plans and supervises personnel in the construction of float and fixed bridges. Supervises in mine warfare, demolitions, and combat construction operations. Conducts platoon reconnaissance missions.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for the initial award of MOS.
Bridge crewmen must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 111121.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CO.
(5) Formal training (completion of MOS 12C course conducted under auspices of U.S. Army Engineer School) mandatory.
(6) Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
(1) Table 10-12C-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-12C-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-12C-3. Standards of grade TDA.
