0648 - Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chief

Summary

Spectrum Manager coordinates, manages, and de-conflicts the use of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and spectrum dependent systems (SDS) ISO Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), joint, and coalition forces.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chiefs support electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) by conducting and providing input from the electromagnetic spectrum management operations interrelated functions of frequency management, host nation coordination, and interference reporting.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with and trained in international, national, DOD, Joint and Service level spectrum policy, allocations and frequency assignment procedures; spectrum supportability and certification procedures; coordination of host nation approval (HNA); radio theory; spectrum analysis and engineering effects of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); and determination, mitigation and resolution of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chiefs implement policy and guidance for the effective and efficient use of the electromagnetic spectrum; administer and manage the MAGTF’s use of national level and DOD associated spectrum databases; and coordinates the development of the Command and Control (C2) Communications Instructions (Currently-CEOI) and joint restricted frequency list (JRFL) and ensures requirements are implemented into the EMSO Plan.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Chiefs must be knowledgeable of the spectrum management process supporting all DOD/Service and commercial SDS.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

Must possess a GT score of 105 or higher and CL score of 105 or higher.

Must have obtained the rank of Sergeant or above in one of the following MOSs: 0621, 0627, 0629, 0699, or 5948; 06XX Sgt’s must have completed the Transmissions Supervisor Course located at Camp Pendleton (M10BNPB); Camp Lejeune (M03BNPG); or Okinawa (M22BNP4) at the Regional Communications Training Centers.

Security requirement: top secret with sensitive compartmented information access eligibility.

Requirements

Complete the Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Course (F0224L1) Biloxi, MS.

Active duty Marines must have 24 months obligated service remaining upon graduation from the MOS producing school.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (i), Communications Training and Readiness Manual.

See Marine Corps Cool Program: http://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc/.

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Satellite Transmissions System Operator, 0627.

Transmissions Chief, 0629.

Strategic Electromagnetic Spectrum Officer, 0640.

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