5970 - Tactical Data Systems Officer

Summary

Tactical Data Systems (TDS) Officers supervise and coordinate the siting, installation, operation, training, maintenance, and repair of Aviation Command and Control (AC2) Tactical Data Systems (TDS) within the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS).

The TDS Officer provides the commander with expert technical advice regarding the employment, security, installation, and performance of AC2 TDS infrastructure within service, joint, coalition, and garrison environments.

Must possess a detailed working knowledge of all voice and tactical data communications systems found within the Marine Air Control Group.

Fleet Marine Forces billet assignments for this officer will be in the Marine Air Control Group.

Non-Fleet Marine Forces billet assignments for the Tactical Data Systems Officer include Training and Maintenance Officer at the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, TDS Maintenance Officer at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, and Acquisition Project Officer at Marine Corps Systems Command.

The Tactical Data Systems Officer should complete the MACCS Warrant Officer course after selection to Warrant Officer.

PMOS is not dependent upon the completion of this course.

Upon appointment to Warrant Officer, PMOS 5970 is assigned.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

This MOS may only be assigned to Warrant Officers who were previously qualified in enlisted MOSs: 5939, 5974, or 5979.

Must meet eligibility and appointment criteria as prescribed in MCO 1040.42B, WO and LDO accession programs.

Requirements

MOS is assigned after the Marine is promoted to Warrant Officer.

Complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) (M02RMN4) within 18 months of appointment to WO.

Complete the MACCS Warrant Officer Course (M0968K1).

For MOS and career progression, the following courses are highly encouraged: Link 16 Joint Interoperability Course (J3O P-US109).

Multi-Tactical Data Link Advanced Joint Interoperability Course (A05L6Z1 or A05L6ZM).

Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (M14P2A1).

Marine Air Traffic Control Maintenance Mangers Course (N23KCN2).

POI CID

M0968K1

Duties

Provide advanced technical analysis during the planning, installation, operation, maintenance and secure integration of TDS network architectures, tactical data link systems, radio communication systems, end-user computers, servers, and system software/firmware.

Assist in the development of training and employment plans designed to ensure Mission Essential Task compliance.

Supervise diagnosis, field level repairs, and modifications to communications and data systems.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of electronic maintenance personnel engaged in the siting, installation, operations, maintenance, and repair of AC2 TDS within the MACCS.

Informs the Commanding Officer as to the status of equipment, progress of work, and advises on matters pertaining to this equipment.

Supervises the keeping of maintenance records and collects data for reports.

Supervises the reporting of failures and the requisitioning, receipt, and allocation of tools, parts, and materials.

Instructs personnel in the mission, function, use, and procedures for operating AC2 TDS.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 4-1011.

Mangers, All Others 11-9199.

Aviation Communication Systems Technician, 5939.

Tactical Data Systems Technician, 5974.

Tactical Air Operations/Air defense Systems Technician, 5979.

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