Topographic Analyst | Army Enlist

MOS 81T Topographic Analyst

The topographic analyst supervises and/or performs cartographic and terrain analysis duties; collects and processes military geographic information from remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, existing topographic products and other collateral data sources; edits cartographic and terrain analysis products; advises command and staff officers on topographic operations and special map product planning. Duties for MOS 81T at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 81T1O. Extracts terrain data from remote sensed imagery, field reconnaissance, digital data, existing topographic products and other collateral data sources. Records analysis results addition to a military graphic data base. Draws, scribes, digitizes and scans cultural, topographic, hydrographic, and/or other features on overlay/scribing surfaces or in digital formats. Utilizes basic drafting techniques to tailor terrain products and revises planimetric and topographic maps. Performs digital manipulation of topographic information by querying, viewing, evaluating, and downloading digital data.

(2) MOSC 81T2O. Performs duties in the preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in accomplishment of their duties. Analyzes collected military geographic information to produce tactical decision aids. Predicts terrain and weather effects as applied to command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence systems. Performs data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital data bases, and collateral source materials. Performs quality assurance during all stages of topographic operations.

(3) MOSC 81T3O. Performs duties of preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises topographic analysts at division, Corps and EAC topographic units to include maintenance of assigned equipment. Evaluates source materials for military geographic information analysis. Supervises quality assurance during all stages of topographic operations. Ensures required administrative, intelligence, source data, and reference files are maintained. Advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine.

(4) MOSC 81T4O. Performs duties of preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Supervises topographic analysis activities at all levels. Coordinates and validates collection requirements. Supervises quality assurance program for all topographic operations. Plans and coordinates activities pertaining to the organization, training and the tactical and technical operation of the assigned unit. Directs preparation for movement and operation of mobile/transportable work sections. Advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine. Coordinates the planning and production of military geographic information. Supervises preparation of transportable/mobile work sections. Advises command and staff officers on all aspects of topographic operations and doctrine. Coordinates the planning and production of military geographic information.

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

The topographic analyst must possess the following qualifications:

(1) Physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 211222.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A maximum of 175 seconds of arc visual stereoscopic acuity.
(5) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area ST.
(6) Successfully completed (and be able to show proof of credit by official copy of transcript) 1 year of high school algebra or geometry, or equivalent.
(7) A security clearance of SECRET.
(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 81T course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Engineer School) is required.
(9) A U.S. citizen.

c. Additional skill identifiers.