MOS 88H Cargo Specialist
The cargo specialist transfers or supervises the transfer of passengers and cargo to and from air, land, and water transport by manual and mechanical methods. Duties for MOS 88H at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 88H1O. Checks, tallies, and documents cargo utilizing both manual and automated data processing systems. Rigs ships’ gear as part of a team. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from ships, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles, and aircraft (to include internal and external helicopter loading). Operates and maintains all types and sizes of winches, cranes, and forklifts.
(2) MOSC 88H2O. Assigns cargo handlers, signal and winch operators to duty stations. Provides technical guidance to subordinates. Inspects cargo, supervises cargo checking and hatch operations, controls aircraft loading and unloading (to include helicopter external sling loading operations), oversees railhead tie-down crews, directs container stuffing and unstuffing, plans warehouse storage, and manages crane operations. Supervises operator maintenance for cargo handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Enforces safety practices and documentation procedures.
(3) MOSC 88H3O. Plans work schedules for terminal operations, airfield arrival/departure control groups, (to include passengers) and container/trailer transfer points. Utilizes stowage plans, aircraft load plans and other cargo handling forms. Issues materiel handling equipment, nets, slings, ropes, cables, wire rope, and other cargo operations gear. Enforces safety practices. Prepares, consolidates, and reviews administrative, personnel, and technical reports covering unit activities.
(4) MOSC 88H4O. Supervises and manages work force. Coordinatesadministrative matters, communications activities, and training programs. Prepares tactical plans and training materiels. Provides staff supervision, policy, and guidance for personnel and cargo movement by air, rail, motor, and water transport.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Cargo specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 211222.
(3) Color discrimination of red/green.
(4) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area GM.
(5) MOS qualification may be attained by meeting the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) B1-Rough Terrain Container Handling and Operation.
(2) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-88H-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-88H-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-88H-3. Standards of grade TDA.
