MOS 77W Water Treatment Specialist
The water treatment specialist supervises or performs installation, operation of water purification equipment, water storage and distribution operations and activities. Duties for MOS 77W at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 77W1O. Assists in water reconnaissance, site preparation, and setup of water treatment activity. Operates and maintains water treatment equipment. Receives, issues, and stores potable water. Performs water quality analysis testing and verification.
(2) MOSC 77W2O. Conducts water reconnaissance. Develops water sources and water points. Supervises and trains soldiers to perform water treatment tasks. Performs operator maintenance and inspects operational condition and maintenance of equipment. Determines treatment method and treats water for purification. Analyses and verifies test results of raw and treated water. Maintains and inventories water treatment equipment and chemical supplies. Prepares water treatment reports.
(3) MOSC 77W3O. Interprets water reconnaissance results to determine location of water sites. Directs water reconnaissance and water point development. Provides technical guidance to personnel.
(4) MOSC 77W4O. Directs water reconnaissance and water point development for division, corps, and echelons above corps. Manages operation and ensures quality control of water supply, storage, distribution and purification activities. Performs staff and advisory duties. Furnishes reports to higher headquarters. Develops area water supply and treatment plan and supervises operation.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Water treatment specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 211221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area GM.
(5) Mandatory formal training or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
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.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-77W-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-77W-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-77W-3. Standards of grade TDA.
