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Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U)

Army Support Operations Specialists (MOS 25U) are delegated to work with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.

Signal support systems and terminal devices are needed to work in full order during combat.

Learn more about the role of an Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U), including required education and training, job duties, salary, and civilian job outlook.

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Education, Qualifications, Training, and Duty Stations

Support Operations Specialists (MOS 25U) serve an important function in the communications of the U.S. Army.

The Army relies on signal support systems and terminal devices to direct the movement of troops during combat.

The technical position of MOS 25U requires some education and training.

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Are you interested in becoming an Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U)?

First, you will need to finish high school with a diploma or GED.

Secondly, you will want to speak to a local Army recruiter and notify the individual of your intention to become MOS 25U.

The recruiter will give you more information about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). 

The series of tests are used by the Army to understand your strengths.

It helps you identify which Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) are best suited to your strengths.

In order to become an Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U) you must score on the ASVAB:

• Surveillance & Communications (SC): 95
• Electronics (EL): 95

Qualifications

There are not a ton of special qualifications required to become an Army Support Operations Specialist.

The Army does require you to have normal color vision (no color blindness).

You also must be a citizen of the United States and qualify for a Secret security clearance.

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The Army also points out that those that succeed in MOS 25U demonstrate great problem-solving skills as well as an interest in electronics equipment.

The first phase of your training begins at boot camp.

Boot camp, or Basic Combat Training (BCT) involves 10 weeks of physical and mental preparation to see if you can cut it in the U.S. Army.

After completing boot camp, soldiers progress to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which is specific to your MOS.

Advanced Individual Training for an Army Signal Support System Specialist (MOS 25U) involves 17 weeks of job-related training.

The time in AIT is a combination of classroom learning and work in the field.

The training for MOS 25U takes place at Fort Gordon in Georgia.

You will learn more about becoming an Army Signal Support System Specialist including:

• Mechanical and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance principles
• Communication security policies and procedures
• Line installation and wiring techniques

Duty Stations

Those serving in the Army in MOS 25U can expect to be potentially based at one of the following duty stations:

Inside the Continental US (CONUS)

• Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
• Fort Belvoir, VA
• Fort Bliss, TX
• Fort Campbell, KY
• Fort Carson, CO
• Fort Cavazos, TX
• Fort Detrick, MD
• Fort Drum, NY
• Fort Eustis, VA
• Fort Gordon, GA
• Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
• Fort Huachuca, AZ
• Fort Hunter Liggett, CA
• Fort Irwin, CA
• Fort Johnson, LA
• Fort Knox, KY
• Fort Leavenworth, KS
• Fort Leonard Wood, MO
• Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C.
• Fort Liberty, NC
• Fort Meade, MD
• Fort Moore, GA
• Fort Novosel, AL
• Fort Riley, KS
• Fort Sill, OK
• Fort Stewart, GA
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
• Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall, VA
• Joint Base San Antonio, TX
• Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA
• Pentagon, Washington D.C.

Outside the Continental US (OCONUS)

• Fort Greely, AK
• Fort Wainwright, AK
• JFC Naples, Italy
• Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
• Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, HI
• Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
• Osan AB, South Korea
• Ramstein AB, Germany
• Sembach Kaserne, Germany
• USAG Ansbach, Germany
• USAG Bavaria, Germany
• USAG Daegu, South Korea
• USAG Hawaii
• USAG Humphreys, South Korea
• USAG Okinawa
• USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
• USAG Stuttgart, Germany
• USAG Wiesbaden
• USAG Yongsan-Casey, South Korea

What does an Army Support Operations Specialist Do?

Army Support Operations Specialists are important to battlefield operations.

They handle signal support systems and terminal devices out in the field.

Support Operations Specialists (MOS 25U) work as part of the Army Signal Corps (USASC).

The Army Signal Corps (USASC) is responsible for managing communications and information systems support.

Job Duties of 25U MOS

There are numerous job duties related to the role of an Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U).

Though we cannot begin to cover every single duty in this article, here is a general breakdown:

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems.
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance.
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators.
• Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks.

Soldiers that work in 25U MOS like the variety of equipment that they manage and maintain.

Equipment ranges from communications to vehicles, radio and wire systems, as well as power generators.

An Army Support Operations Specialist spends time with offensive and defensive communications strategies.

They are on the offensive, detecting enemy signals and jamming enemy radio transmissions.

They also work defensively to make sure everyone in the Army is remaining in contact while troops are mobilized.

About the USASC

Army Support Operations Specialists (MOS 25U) work as part of the Army Signal Corps (USASC).

The USASC was created in 1860 and has played a role in every major U.S. military campaign since the Civil War.

The Signal Corps is responsible for some of the biggest advances in radio signal technology.

Some of its biggest breakthroughs include creating the American telegraph system as well as Project Diana .

What does an Army Support Operations Specialist make?

Army Support Operations Specialists are not paid based on their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

The Army determines pay based on military rank and years of service.

The U.S. Army has a terrific benefits package included with your monthly salary:

• Vacation Time
• Special Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Education: Army members can earn full tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.
• Housing: Allowances for living expenses, utilities, and maintenance.
• Food: Allowance for the on-base dining hall and access to tax-free department and grocery stores.

Job Reviews

Indeed.com has job reviews related to an Army Signal Support System Specialist (MOS 25U).

One poster went as far as to mention the Army “changed his life.”

Common pros cited by former military include the responsibility and integrity you earn through your time in service:

Though you will work long and hard hours in the U.S. Army some find the chosen career path more than rewarding.

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Civilian Job Opportunities

Serving in the U.S. Army as a Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U) will train you as well as provide real-world experience for a number of civilian job occupations.

Those that leave the military in 25U MOS eventually find careers as radio mechanics, operators, installers, and repairers.

The job of an Electronics Technician is a growing trade in the U.S., and those with skills in 25U MOS can make the transition easily.

While in the Army, you can earn an Associate Certified Electronics Technician degree through additional study and two years of electronics experience.

An Army Support Operations Specialist (MOS 25U) performs signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems.

Technical assistance includes help with local area networks, and maintaining communications equipment, terminal devices, power generators, and vehicles.

• https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/signal-support-systems-specialist.html
• https://www.indeed.com/cmp/U.S.-Army/reviews?fjobtitle=Signal+Support+Systems+Specialist
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MOS 25U—Signal Support Systems Specialist

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 25U, Signal Support Systems Specialist:

PULHES : 111221 Physical Demands Rating : moderately heavy Required ASVAB Score : SC: 92 & EL: 93 Enlistment Bonus : None Security Clearance : Secret U.S. Citizenship : Required AIT Length / Location : 16 weeks at Ft Gordon, Georgia Other Requirements

Signal Support Systems Specialist (MOS 25U) Description / Major Duties:

The signal support systems specialist supervises, installs, employs, maintains, troubleshoots and assists users with battlefield signal support systems, terminal devices, satellite communications equipment and automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers. Integrates signal systems and networks; performs unit level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices; trains and provides technical assistance to users of signal equipment; and operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators.

Duties for MOS 25U at each skill level are:

MOSC 25U1O . Installs, maintains and troubleshoots signal support equipment and terminal devices. Installs, operates and maintains designated radio, wire, cable and data distribution systems. Maintain selected electronic devices. Performs signal support functions, to include providing technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automated telecommunication computer systems, local area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment and satellite radio and communications equipment. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Install, operates and performs PMCS on power generators.

MOSC 25U2O . Supervises, installs, maintains and troubleshoots signal support systems and terminal devices, to include radio, wire and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Provides technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers; signal communications support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminate information services policy. Prepares maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Operates and performs PMCS on assigned power generators.

MOSC 25U30 . Plans, supervises and integrates the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include radio, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems. Plans and provides unit level training for automated telecommunications systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Assist in staff supervision of information services. Plans, supervises and executes unit level maintenance programs for signal equipment. Prepares and integrates signal operations orders and reports. Requests maintenance and supply replenishment for signal support operations.

MOSC 25U40 . Supervises, plans and executes the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; satellite radio communications and electronic support systems; and network integration using radio, wire and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs. Directs unit signal training and provides technical advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information services policies and procedures for supported organizations. Coordinate external signal support mission requirements. Prepares and implements Signal operations orders and reports. Plans and requests Signal logistics support for unit level operations and maintenance.

MOSC 25U50 . Supervise, plan, and integrates the installation, employment and maintenance of signal support systems, automated telecommunications systems, satellite radio communications systems and communications networks, using radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. Develop Staff information services policy and procedures. Establish unit signal maintenance programs, policies and procedures. Plans and conducts Division, Brigade and Battalion Signal support operations and user owned and operated Signal equipment training. Provide technical advice and assistance to commanders and subordinate units. Coordinates signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 25U:

(1) Normal color vision.

Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 25U:

J7—WHCA Console Control Operations. P5—Master Fitness Trainer. 1J—Operational Electronic Warfare Operations (personnel only). 1K—Tactical Electronic Warfare Operations (personnel only). 1X—Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only). 1Y—Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only). 1Z—Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (personnel only). 2A—Non-Lethal Weapons Trainer (personnel only). 2B—Air Assault (personnel only). 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above). 4A—Reclassification Training. 5W—Jumpmaster (personnel only). 6Q—Additional Duty Safety NCO (Reserve Component personnel only). 6T—Military Auditor (Reserve Component personnel only). 8P—Competitive Parachutist (skill level 2-4 personnel only).

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• Course Title: Information Services Technician, Warrant Officer Advance Course (WOAC)
• Course Number: 4-11-C32-255A
• College: Signal Leader Development College (SLDC)
• OPR: Warrant Officer Division
• Status Change Date: 24 May 2022
• Training site: USACCoE&FE, Fort Eisenhower, GA
• Length: 12 Weeks (Phase 1 - 6 weeks, 0 day, Phase 2 - 6 weeks, 0 day)
• Managed: Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS)

Purpose 

To train Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) 255A Warrant Officers with advanced technical training to perform critical MOS individual skill level 2 tasks in preparation to serve in senior level information systems and services management, staff, and supervisory positions.

Course Scope 

This course provides instruction and allows practical exercises in Internet Protocol (IP) Switched Networks, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Advanced Storage Management (NetApp), Advanced Virtualization, Advanced Scripting, Military History/Staff Ride, Military History Battle Analysis Brief, Intermediate Data, Cloud Enterprise Services, Advanced Server, Advanced Database Server, Advanced Configuration management, and End of Course Capstone.

Prerequisites 

• All students must have completed the 4C-255A Information Services Technician WOBC.
• Must possess a current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) security clearance, an Interim TS security clearance or an open T5 investigation.

Special Information 

This is a two-phase Professional Military Education (PME) MEL Code 6 course attended by both Active Army (AA) and Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers. Both phases of the course must be completed in sequence. However, AA and RC attendance requirements are different:

• The AA students must enroll, attend, and complete both phases of the course in one continuous school attendance period or course iteration.
• The RC students may enroll, attend, and complete one or both phases in one or more school attendance periods, or course iterations. However, the course phases must be completed in sequential order, and the minimum RC attendance period is one complete phase per attendance period or course iteration. This approach will allow RC students an opportunity to return to home station between phases, and accommodates the RC training cycle to obtain MEL Code 6 certification within the required two-year timeline.

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• The course consists of two phases comprised of multiple modules. Each module consists of multiple lessons. Phase I consists of 8 modules and Phase II consists of 7 modules. The description of each phase and module is shown below and in the course map.
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• Phase 1 of this course provides instruction and allows practical exercises in Internet Protocol (IP) Switched Networks, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Advanced Storage Management (NetApp), Advanced Virtualization, Intermediate Data Curriculum and Military History. This Phase also provides advanced instruction on directed and mandated subjects.
• Phase 2 of this course provides instruction and allows practical exercises in Cloud Enterprise Services, Advanced Server, Advanced Database Server, Advanced Configuration Manager, and End of Course Capstone. This Phase also provides advanced instruction on directed and mandated subjects.  Phase 2 achieves the Army Learning Model (ALM) process through improving the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of face-to face learning experience through outcome-oriented instructional strategies that foster critical thinking and initiative. The Phase also provides operational relevant content. The course intent is to vertically align the Army Learning Areas and General Learning Outcomes with the learning objectives and training materials of this course.

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