12Q Powerline Distribution Specialist (RC)

The Army MOS 12Q is a Power Line Distribution Specialist. These specialists are responsible for the electrical distribution system in the Army National Guard. They supervise or install and maintain electrical distribution systems. They also help civilian authorities restore power after natural disasters and outages.

Some of the duties of a Power Line Distribution Specialist include: Assisting in the installation of electrical prime power distribution systems, exterior services, and utility poles Installing guys, anchors, crossarms, conductors, insulators, and other hardware Installing and connecting service drops and conduits on de-energized systems Assisting in the erection of utility poles Installing generators to restore power

The Power Line Distribution Specialist is an enlisted position in the Army Reserve.