Wire Chiefs design, engineer, and manage the installation, operation, and maintenance of tactical wire/cable networks to link key outposts, control points, and headquarters with reliable paths for the transmission of telephone, facsimile, and data services. Wire chiefs develop a systems approach toward communications, understanding radio and data communications equipment capabilities and systems integration. Typical duties are preparation of circuit diagrams, line route maps, work schedules, switchboard programming, and instruction of wire personnel in wire systems techniques and telephone equipment employment.
Responsibilities also include designing, engineering, and managing the installation/organizational maintenance of 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. Wire chief may be additionally responsible for designing, engineering, and managing the installation/organizational maintenance of the Compact Digital Switch (CDS) within the Digital Technical Control (DTC) facility. This system is computer-controlled node for multiple conditioned diphase trunks/lines.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(2) Must have a secret security clearance.
Requirements.
(1) This MOS is awarded upon promotion to Staff Sergeant only to Marines holding MOS 0612, or 0613.
(2) Upon promotion to Staff Sergeant, Marines holding MOS 0619 are expected to attend the Wire Chiefs Course conducted at MCCES 29 Palms, CA.
(3) Active duty Marines must have two years of active duty upon completion of training.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (k), Communications Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 49-1011.
Related Military Skill.
None.
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