Radio and Communications Security

MOS 35E Radio and Communications Security

The radio and communications security (COMSEC) repairer performs or supervises direct and general support (DS/GS) level maintenanceof radio receivers, transmitters, COMSEC equipment, controlled cryptographic items (CCI), and other associated equipment. Duties for MOS 35E at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 35E1O. Uses test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) to determine the cause and location of malfunctions, extent of faults, and category of maintenance required. Repairs systems, equipment and subassemblies by adjusting, aligning, repairing, and replacing defective components, cryptographic items, or line replaceable units (LRU). Performs bench equipment tests to verify operability of repaired equipment, and ensures emission security standards are met. Evacuates damaged equipment and components to higher level repair activities. Performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on tools, TMDE, vehicles, and power generators.

(2) MOSC 35E2O. Performs complex and multi-failure tasks and provides technical and procedural assistance to subordinates. Tests equipment to localize and diagnose causes of malfunctions. Exchanges faulty equipment. Performs difficult or complex repairs of defective components, subassemblies, and related cabling. Ensures that National Security Agency (NSA) approved components are used in COMSEC/CCI repairs. Provides shop supervisor with equipment repair status, priorities, and necessity for bench stock resupply. Performs final or quality control inspection of repaired equipment. Controls and accounts for CCI within the repair facility.

(3) MOSC 35E3O. Establishes work schedules and repair priorities; assigns and supervises shop repair operations and personnel. Provides technical information on repair functions and teaches complex or special tasks to subordinates and supported units. Supervises quality control and/or final inspection of radio, cryptographic items and related communications equipment. Ensures repair functions comply with Army and NSA COMSEC specifications and policies. Develops standing operating procedures relative to DS/GS shop operations. Conducts technical and on-the-job training programs in units.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

Radio and COMSEC repairer must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 110 in aptitude area EL.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) Successful completion of one year of high school algebra and general science.
(7) A U.S citizen.
(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 35E Course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Ordnance Missile and Munitions School) mandatory; or waiver may be granted by Commandant, USAOMMCS, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35897-6090.
(9) Must be certified as COMSEC equipment repairer contained in AR 25-12.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) Y2-Transition Training (personnel only).
(3) Y5-TEMPEST Inspection.
(4) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 only).
(5) 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: