Radio Operator-Maintainers are primarily responsible for all maintenance checks and services on assigned radio communication equipment.
25C1O - Skill Level One
EGRU Operator: Operates and maintains an Enhanced Grid Reference Unit (EGRU). Employment of the EGRU will be conducted at EPLRS Network Management (ENM) equipped Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EGRU Operators will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
EPLRS ENM Operator: Operates and maintains an Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Network Management (ENM) facility. Employment of ENM will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EPLRS NCS Operators will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
Radio Operator / Maintainer: Operates and maintains single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) Network Control Station (NCS) and special communication systems such as the Special Operations Communications Assemblage (SOCA).
EPLRS ENM Operator: Operates and maintains an Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Network Management (ENM) facility. Employment of ENM will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EPLRS NCS Operators will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
Radio Operator / Maintainer: Operates and maintains single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) Network Control Station (NCS) and special communication systems such as the Special Operations Communications Assemblage (SOCA).
25C2O - Skill Level Two
Senior EGRU Operator: Supervises and/or operates and maintains an Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Grid Reference Unit (EGRU). Employment of EGRUs will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. Senior EGRU Operator-Maintainers will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
Senior Radio Operator: Supervises and/or performs as a team member, in the operation of single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, and Army Special Operations communications equipment; also directs the installation of radios and associated antennas. Additionally, Senior Radio Operator-Maintainers are responsible for the control and use of Signal Operating Instructions (SOI) and implementation of Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and physical security policies.
Senior Radio Operator: Supervises and/or performs as a team member, in the operation of single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, and Army Special Operations communications equipment; also directs the installation of radios and associated antennas. Additionally, Senior Radio Operator-Maintainers are responsible for the control and use of Signal Operating Instructions (SOI) and implementation of Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and physical security policies.
25C3O - Skill Level Three
EPLRS ENM Supervisor: EPLRS Network Management (ENM) Supervisors provide oversight and supervision of the operation and maintenance of an Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Network Management (ENM) facility. Employment of ENM systems will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EPLRS ENM Supervisors will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
EPLRS Plans Operations NCO: EPLRS Plans/Operations NCOs conduct the planning of EPLRS Networks. Employment of EPLRS Network Management (ENM) systems will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EPLRS Plans/Operations NCOs will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
Radio Operations NCO: The Radio Operations NCO oversees radio operations at U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment (Airborne), South Korea.
Radio Supervisor: The Radio Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of radio teams in the installation, operation and maintenance of single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) Network Control Station (NCS) and special communication systems such as the Special Operations Communications Assemblage (SOCA). Radio Supervisors also supervise radio teams in the installation of the aforementioned radios and associated antennas and are responsible for supervising the control and use of Signal Operating Instructions (SOI) and implementation of Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and physical security policies.
Corps Spectrum Management NCO: At the Corps level, the Corps Spectrum Management NCO will mainly be responsible for preparing satellite access requests (SARs); preparing frequency requests in Standard Frequency Action Format (SFAF); performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
Electromagnetic Spectrum NCO: Within the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs), Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), or Support Brigades the primary duties performed by the Electromagnetic Spectrum NCOs will involve performing network analysis to determine frequency requirements; performing topography and environmental analyses to assist in network design; engineering line of sight (LOS) radio links; maintaining and updating frequency portion of network charts, diagrams, and reports; performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
Theater Spectrum Management NCO: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management NCO’s duties will mainly involve assisting in obtaining spectrum supportability for GOTS/COTS equipment; processing frequency requests for supported units; monitoring maintenance programs and level of supplies for assigned equipment and personnel; assisting in the maintenance of frequency charts, diagrams, and reports; performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
EPLRS Plans Operations NCO: EPLRS Plans/Operations NCOs conduct the planning of EPLRS Networks. Employment of EPLRS Network Management (ENM) systems will be conducted at the Signal Companies in the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, and 1st Cavalry Division. EPLRS Plans/Operations NCOs will be required to be qualified with Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) T2.
Radio Operations NCO: The Radio Operations NCO oversees radio operations at U.S. Army Special Forces Detachment (Airborne), South Korea.
Radio Supervisor: The Radio Supervisor is primarily responsible for the supervision of radio teams in the installation, operation and maintenance of single channel High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) radios, Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) Network Control Station (NCS) and special communication systems such as the Special Operations Communications Assemblage (SOCA). Radio Supervisors also supervise radio teams in the installation of the aforementioned radios and associated antennas and are responsible for supervising the control and use of Signal Operating Instructions (SOI) and implementation of Communications Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and physical security policies.
Corps Spectrum Management NCO: At the Corps level, the Corps Spectrum Management NCO will mainly be responsible for preparing satellite access requests (SARs); preparing frequency requests in Standard Frequency Action Format (SFAF); performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
Electromagnetic Spectrum NCO: Within the STRYKER Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs), Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), or Support Brigades the primary duties performed by the Electromagnetic Spectrum NCOs will involve performing network analysis to determine frequency requirements; performing topography and environmental analyses to assist in network design; engineering line of sight (LOS) radio links; maintaining and updating frequency portion of network charts, diagrams, and reports; performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
Theater Spectrum Management NCO: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management NCO’s duties will mainly involve assisting in obtaining spectrum supportability for GOTS/COTS equipment; processing frequency requests for supported units; monitoring maintenance programs and level of supplies for assigned equipment and personnel; assisting in the maintenance of frequency charts, diagrams, and reports; performing unit level maintenance on assigned communications and automation equipment.
25C4O - Skill Level Four
Army Spectrum Manager: At the Army echelon, duties and functions of an Army Spectrum Manager include executing Army level frequency management policy and procedures; maintaining liaison with other services, national, allied, and coalition nations on all frequency management policies and programs; providing management of electromagnetic battlespace in a Joint, interagency, and international environment; assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference.
Theater Spectrum Management Chief: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management Chief’s duties will primarily be comprised of managing Theater frequency databases; assisting users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; analyzing and coordinating special electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) studies and surveys for improved frequency use and/or placement of commercial vendor and RF emitters on federal property; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; coordinating satellite support; preparing, validating, and updating frequency databases for standing Operations Plans (OPLANS); developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations; developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations.
Corps Spectrum Manager: At the Corps level the Corps Spectrum Manager will be mainly responsible for coordinating frequency support for subordinate units; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; developing, building, publishing and disseminating the Communications Electronics Operating Instructions (CEOI); reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; maintaining frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager: Duties and functions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager include ensuring that all frequency databases are maintained and updated regularly; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; preparing technical and administrative reports.
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager: In a Joint environment, duties and functions of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager involve coordinating with the Combatant Command (COCOM) to build and publish the Joint Communications Electronics Operating Instructions (JCEOI); resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; preparing frequency requests in Standard Frequency Action Format (SFAF); assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; performs Liaison between command, staff, and operations personnel; maintains frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
Theater Spectrum Manager: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Manager’s duties will primarily be comprised of assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; processing frequency proposals and issuing coordinating instructions for subordinate Joint Task Forces and other support elements; monitoring maintenance programs and level of supplies for assigned equipment and personnel; maintaining frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
Theater Spectrum Management Chief: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management Chief’s duties will primarily be comprised of managing Theater frequency databases; assisting users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; analyzing and coordinating special electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) studies and surveys for improved frequency use and/or placement of commercial vendor and RF emitters on federal property; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; coordinating satellite support; preparing, validating, and updating frequency databases for standing Operations Plans (OPLANS); developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations; developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations.
Corps Spectrum Manager: At the Corps level the Corps Spectrum Manager will be mainly responsible for coordinating frequency support for subordinate units; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; developing, building, publishing and disseminating the Communications Electronics Operating Instructions (CEOI); reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; maintaining frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager: Duties and functions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager include ensuring that all frequency databases are maintained and updated regularly; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; preparing technical and administrative reports.
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager: In a Joint environment, duties and functions of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager involve coordinating with the Combatant Command (COCOM) to build and publish the Joint Communications Electronics Operating Instructions (JCEOI); resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; preparing frequency requests in Standard Frequency Action Format (SFAF); assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; performs Liaison between command, staff, and operations personnel; maintains frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
Theater Spectrum Manager: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Manager’s duties will primarily be comprised of assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; processing frequency proposals and issuing coordinating instructions for subordinate Joint Task Forces and other support elements; monitoring maintenance programs and level of supplies for assigned equipment and personnel; maintaining frequency charts, diagrams, and reports.
25C5O - Skill Level Five
Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chief: In a Joint environment, duties and functions of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chief involve managing Joint Task Force frequency databases; coordinating with host nation for frequency support; providing spectrum support to component commands, National Government Organizations, and Allied and Coalition partners; coordinating with the Combatant Command (COCOM) to deconflict callword/callsigns; ensuring radio emitting equipment requested for use has spectrum supportability for the Area of Responsibility (AOR); reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; supervising the preparation of, and preparing technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to spectrum management operations.
Spectrum Management Chief: Duties and functions of the Spectrum Management Chief will involve advising network planners in matters concerning spectrum management; assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; advising the commander on spectrum related matters; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; supervising the preparation of, and preparing technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to spectrum management operations.
Theater Spectrum Management Chief: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management Chief’s duties will primarily be comprised of managing Theater frequency databases; assisting users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; analyzing and coordinating special electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) studies and surveys for improved frequency use and/or placement of commercial vendor and RF emitters on federal property; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; coordinating satellite support; preparing, validating, and updating frequency databases for standing Operations Plans (OPLANS); developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations; developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations.
Spectrum Management Chief: Duties and functions of the Spectrum Management Chief will involve advising network planners in matters concerning spectrum management; assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; reviewing, approving, and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; advising the commander on spectrum related matters; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; supervising the preparation of, and preparing technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to spectrum management operations.
Theater Spectrum Management Chief: At the Theater level the Theater Spectrum Management Chief’s duties will primarily be comprised of managing Theater frequency databases; assisting users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; analyzing and coordinating special electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) studies and surveys for improved frequency use and/or placement of commercial vendor and RF emitters on federal property; reviewing and coordinating frequency requests for electronic attack (EA) and assessing the impact to Army systems and other users; coordinating satellite support; preparing, validating, and updating frequency databases for standing Operations Plans (OPLANS); developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations; developing, analyzing, validating, and coordinating frequency proposals for users that support contingency, disaster, and crisis operations.
School Information
School: 113 School Location: FT GORDON, GA
Course: 201-25C10 Phase:
Course Title: RADIO OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
FY: 2008 School: 113 Course: 201-25C10 Phase: Course Length: 12 Weeks 4.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Must meet height weight std, VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance NONE Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Qualifying scores.
(a) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area EL and 100 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b) A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area EL and 98 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
Ability to clearly enunciate English.
Formal training (completion of MOS 25C Course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, ATTN: ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300; or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
Course Scope:
Installs, operates, and performs Unit Level Maintenance on AM, FM and TACSAT (man-portable) radios, HF Radio Data system, SINCGARS, DTD AN/CYZ-10, PLGR AN/PSN-11, Network fundamentals, computer operating systems, message preparation and processing, Installs, operates, programs and maintains accountability for cryptographic devices and material; installs AM/FM antennas and antenna systems; operates and maintains FBCB2; installs, operates, troubleshoots and
performs PMCS on power generating equipment and tactical vehicle equipment. Participates and successfully completes a Field Training Exercise consisting of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and integrating technical skills reinforcement.
Special Information:
Objectives must be certified by the instructor before student can advance to next lesson/annex. Allocated time in POI are estimates contingent upon the student meeting objectives. A security clearance of SECRET must be obtained prior to the award of 25C10 MOS.
Course: 201-25C10 Phase:
Course Title: RADIO OPERATOR-MAINTAINER
FY: 2008 School: 113 Course: 201-25C10 Phase: Course Length: 12 Weeks 4.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Must meet height weight std, VERY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL OVER 100 LB, FREQUENT 50 LB Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance NONE Required
Pay Grade E1 - ENLISTED Through E6 - ENLISTED Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Qualifying scores.
(a) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area EL and 100 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b) A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area EL and 98 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
Ability to clearly enunciate English.
Formal training (completion of MOS 25C Course conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School) mandatory or waiver may be granted by Commandant, U.S. Army Signal School, ATTN: ATZH-POE, Ft Gordon, GA 30905-5300; or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
Course Scope:
Installs, operates, and performs Unit Level Maintenance on AM, FM and TACSAT (man-portable) radios, HF Radio Data system, SINCGARS, DTD AN/CYZ-10, PLGR AN/PSN-11, Network fundamentals, computer operating systems, message preparation and processing, Installs, operates, programs and maintains accountability for cryptographic devices and material; installs AM/FM antennas and antenna systems; operates and maintains FBCB2; installs, operates, troubleshoots and
performs PMCS on power generating equipment and tactical vehicle equipment. Participates and successfully completes a Field Training Exercise consisting of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and integrating technical skills reinforcement.
Special Information:
Objectives must be certified by the instructor before student can advance to next lesson/annex. Allocated time in POI are estimates contingent upon the student meeting objectives. A security clearance of SECRET must be obtained prior to the award of 25C10 MOS.
