Tactical switching operators are the foundation of wire communications in the Marine Corps. The primary function of personnel holding this designation is to install, operate, and maintain wire/cable networks to link key outposts, control points, and headquarters with reliable paths for the transmission of telephone, facsimile, and data services. Additional responsibilities include installing and performing organizational maintenance on the AN/TTC-62 and AN/TTC-63 tactical telephone centers.
The AN/TTC-62 Deployed End of Suite (DEOS) and AN/TTC-63 Remote Subscriber Access Module (RSAM) provide the voice services of the Transition Switch Module concept. These systems are computer-controlled nodes for multiple analog, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) trunks/lines. Typical duties of this MOS are installing and maintaining wire/cable/telephones/switches/media converters, adjusting equipment for proper operation, recovering wire/cable, and operating call service positions. Telephone Systems Installer/Maintainers may obtain the additional skills of installing/maintaining Unit Level Circuit Switches and Common Baseline Circuit Switches if deemed necessary to perform wire functions specific to a particular Fleet Marine Force unit.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(2) Must possess an EL score of 90 or higher.
(3) Must have normal color vision.
(4) Must have a confidential security clearance and be eligible for a secret security clearance.
Requirements.
Complete the Telephone System Installer/Maintainer Course, MCCES 29 Palms, CA.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (k), Communications Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
(1) Line Installers and Repairers/Telephone Line 49-9052.
(2) Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 49-2022.
Related Military Skill.
None.
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