MOS 18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant
Employs conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in communications. Duties for MOS 18E at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 18E3O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Organizes, trains, advises and supervises indigenous and allied personnel in the installation, utilization and operation of radio equipment, radio nets, standard and expedient antenna systems and wire communications. Proficient in and the instruction of the installation, operation and employment FM, AM, VHF, UHF, and SHF radio communication systems to transmit and receive radio messages in voice, continuous wave (CW), and burst code radio nets. Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of detachment tactical and operational communications and communication equipment. Plans, prepares and assists in the communications targets portion of the area study, prepares and assists in briefings, briefbacks and debriefings. Supervises the communication functions when in split detachment configuration for special operations or missions. Conducts C-E duties when task-organized in preparation (isolation) for missions and during operations, and advises the detachment commander on all communications matters.
(2) MOSC 18E4O. Preforms all duties of preceding skill level. Advises and provides tactical and technical guidance to the detachment commander, indigenous and allied personnel. Responsible for the planning, execution and supervision of cross training of detachment members in special forces communications skills. Prepares the communications electronics portion of operations orders, area studies and area assessments. When directed, conducts operational and intelligence in the planning, preparation and execution of detachment missions. Serves at SF battalion or higher level as frequency manager.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for the initial award of MOS.
(1) Physical demands rating-N/A.
(2) A physical profile of 111221.
(3) Minimum scores of 110 in aptitude area GT and 100 in aptitude area SC.
(4) A security clearance of SECRET.
(5) Must complete SFQC formal training course.
(6) Must meet requirements listed in AR 614-200.
(7) A U.S. citizen.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) D9-Battlefield Spectrum Management.
(2) F1-Operations and Intelligence (Special Forces).
(3) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(4) Q8-Tactical Air Operations.
(5) W7-Special Forces Underwater Operations.
(6) W8-Special Forces Military Free Fall Operations.
(7) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(8) 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 10-18E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-18E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-18E-3. Standards of grade TDA.
