Operate and monitor communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include maintaining and relaying critical communications between air, naval, and ground forces; implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; relaying command center information to high-level military and government decisionmakers; monitoring surveillance and detection systems, such as air defense; interpreting and evaluating tactical situations and making recommendations to superiors; and operating weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
SOC: 55-3015.00
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generated
Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
Hands-onOperate communications, detection, and weapons systems in command and control centers during continuous operational cycles.
Proficient
KnowledgeInterpret tactical situations from surveillance and detection system data in real-time operational environments under time-critical conditions.
Proficient
Hands-onDemonstrate mastery of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems following strict rules of engagement and authorization protocols.
Proficient
KnowledgeEvaluate tactical intelligence and threat assessments to formulate recommendations for military leadership and government decisionmakers.
Proficient
MindsetBalance operational urgency with procedural accuracy when maintaining critical communications between air, naval, and ground forces during joint operations.
Proficient
Hands-onExecute precisely emergency response plans for natural and wartime disasters according to established command protocols.
Proficient
KnowledgeRelay command center intelligence and operational information to high-level military and government officials with accuracy and appropriate classification handling.
Proficient
Hands-onCoordinate multi-domain monitoring activities across air defense, ground surveillance, and naval detection systems independently during extended operational shifts.
Proficient
KnowledgeAssess system performance and operational readiness indicators to ensure continuous functionality of mission-critical detection and communications equipment.
Proficient
MindsetIntegrate multi-service communication protocols and operational procedures when coordinating joint force operations across diverse military branches.
