Technical controllers Marines operate and maintain technical control equipment. They establish technical control sites, locate and correct faults, or improve signal quality in communications networks to maintain adequate communications and data services for the MAGTF commander. Typical duties include testing of circuits to ensure circuit quality is maintained, repairing faults or degradation in communications networks, and maintaining records on activation/deactivation of communications links. Technical controller Marines operate and maintain tech control equipment by performing tasks including equipment adjustments and replacing faulty components/parts.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(2) Must possess an EL score of 115 or higher.
(3) Must have normal color vision.
(4) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(5) Must have completed one year of high school algebra.
Requirements.
(1) Complete the Basic Electronics Course and Technical Controller Course, at MCCES 29 Palms, CA.
(2) Marines must have 36 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the Technical Controller Course. This obligated service must be obtained prior to execution of PCS (DUINS) or PCA (DUINS) orders to the course.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (s), 2800 Ground Training Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
(1) Radio Mechanics 49-2021.
(2) Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 49-2022.
Related Military Skill.
None.
