Signal / Forward Signal Support Specialist
Counseling Sample For:
Signal / Forward Signal Support Specialist
Possible Key Points To Discuss During Counseling:
- Close out last quarter’s counseling (Assessment Section of DA Form 4856)
- Perform deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for a secure Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS)
- Perform deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for a secure Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) Radio Set
- Perform unit level maintenance on assigned signal support systems TMDE
- Configure a desktop IBM or compatible microcomputer for operation
- Install network hardware/software in a desktop IBM or compatible microcomputer
- Troubleshoot a desktop IBM or compatible microcomputer
- Perform unit level maintenance on a desktop IBM or compatible microcomputer
- Troubleshoot a Tactical Local Area Network (LAN) cable
- Install the Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS) Common Hardware Software
- Troubleshoot and perform unit level maintenance on the Maneuver Control System
- Troubleshoot and perform unit level maintenance on the Standardized Integrated Command Post System
- Performs troubleshooting of the Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS)
- Perform unit level maintenance and troubleshooting on Radio Set AN/PRC-127
- Install multiplexer TD-1456/VRC
- Perform operation, troubleshooting, and unit level maintenance on Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver (PLGR)
- Troubleshoot communications systems in nuclear-biological-chemical reconnaissance system (NBCRS) FOX XM-93
- Perform unit level maintenance on antenna group OE-254/GRC or a similar antenna system
- Install, troubleshoot, and perform unit level maintenance on facsimile equipment AN/UXC-7
- Perform deployment, installation, operation, maintenance, and redeployment procedures for diesel generator sets
- Restore system outages in a single channel communications network
- Install and perform unit level maintenance on Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver
- Prepare a site layout for a single channel radio site in a field environment
- Perform operation, maintenance, and security procedures for COMSEC equipment
- Check for the activation and reliability of radio communication links
- Prepare emergency destruction plan
- Perform station/net operations
- Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on all assigned equipment
- Perform shift work as required by the operation
- Brief superiors on capabilities and limitations of single channel communications systems
- Interpret operation orders, policy letters and standing operating procedures (SOP)
- Ensure compliance with security regulations governing communication equipment, COMSEC, and automated data processing (ADP) equipment
- Request logistical and maintenance support for day to day operations
- Maintain standards on established Army and unit training programs–APFT, CTT, weapons qualification, weight control, etc
- Maintain Army Value standards
- Perform additional or appointed duties
Possible Plans of Action:
- Inspect DA 5988 (PMCS) on all assigned equipment for maintenance status
- Maintain proficiency on communication system equipment assigned by getting thoroughly involved with the units daily mission
- Perform installation and operation crew drills during SGTs Time
- Maintain equipment accountability/serviceability for future exercises/missions
- Review unit’s policy letters and SOPs
- Maintain COMSEC compliance measures
- Go to gym to improve APFT score
- Discuss communication operations with peers to gain additional knowledge or better ideas to accomplish the unit’s mission
- Input training needs to maintain proficiency in required duties
Possible Leader Responsibilities:
- Provide soldier with all current DA-5988s on all assigned equipment
- Provide soldier with a copy of all SOPs and policy letters
- Provide soldier with short/long term calendars
- Provide soldier with required resources to conduct training and operations
- Provide soldier with manuals and supervision to improve communication operations
- Provide soldier with the proper leadership to get promoted to the next higher grade