Army Emitter Locator/IdentifierEnlisted

98D MOS

Job Detail

Recognize, identify, and locate foreign radio transmitters.

Supervises emitter locator/identifier elements at the platoon/detachment level; establishes and maintains DF sites; interprets, implements, and recommends adjustments to SIGINT/EW tasking; provides technical guidance to lower grade soldiers; provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; supervises immediate subordinates in SIGINT analysis, reporting, and processing operations and provides appraisals of intelligence products, activities and operations; develops unit intelligence training strategy.

Operates radio DF/SSL equipment and employs EID to recognize, identify, and locate foreign radio transmitters; performs electronic support measures (ESM) for EW operations; coordinates DF/EID activities with intercept and analysis section; operates electronic data processing (EDP) communications equipment; prepares and maintains DF/EID logs and files and prepares reports on mission results; analyzes information obtained from the use of DF/SSL equipment and EID; evaluates location results of target transmitters; forwards target information to DF net for prosecution of DF request; employs SIGINT/EW tasking to determine flash order of target signals; calculates composite DF plots and performs accuracy studies; performs wave form analysis on target transmitters; integrates DF and EID results; maintains DF/EID statistical data and maintains technical databases; provides technical guidance to lower grade soldiers; supervises emitter locator/identifier employment and activities; develops and implements SIGINT/EW emergency plans; inspects equipment for placement, alignment, and orientation; prepares and controls the quality of DF/EID reports; provides technical guidance to lower grade soldiers.

Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate soldiers; supervises immediate subordinates in SIGINT analysis, reporting, and processing operations and provides appraisals of intelligence products, activities and operations; develops unit intelligence training strategy; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's "Military Member of the Quarter/Year" competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.

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