5979 air defense system

The Marine Corps MOS 5979 is a Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician. These technicians install, align, test, and inspect systems used for tactical air operations. They may work with fiber optic cables, system software, and electronic assemblies and subassemblies.

Technicians also perform and supervise the maintenance and repair of these systems within the Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC). They may also supervise the installation, alignment, inspection, testing, and repair of these systems.

The 59 MOS field is Electronics Maintenance. Jobs in this field involve maintaining, repairing, and operating electronic equipment within the Marine Air Command and Control Systems network. This equipment supports air defense, weaponry, surveillance, radio communication, data monitoring, and air traffic control.