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to the SYCON of the signal groups by radio and The section assists the ACofS logistics and servlandline
teletypewriter circuits.
ices in assessing USASTRATCOM (theater) logistical
requirements so that he may provide the
commander
for the coordination
with
of the
accurate
activities of
and
the
timely
SYS-and
logistics in-
CON with the plans division formation
to insure quality,
on which command decisions may be
adequacy, and
CON
availability
with. diviso theplans
of long distance com-l
based. Section personnel include
i
those specialized
se
munications circuits. He also directs circuit con- in the fields of material readiness, food
and
service,
trol activities from the communications operation
signal supply maintenance.
center and insures that this facility functions 24 a. The signal supply officer, in addition to his
hours per day. normal logistics qualifications, must be well
(2) The systems control officer,
versed
radio
in COMMEL
relay
supply matters pertaining to
officer, tropo officer, and wire officer perform the COMMEL equipment which may be required for
day-to-day, shift-by-shift circuit and system con- special class IV signal
,,
projects.
, .
He
.
must
.
be fatrol
functions
with signal
required for coordinating
communications .
and
.
dimiliar
miliar with signal
systems
communications systems
and
and
recting the establishment of the TACS.
the equipment necessary for their installation. As
an expert in his field he will be required to brief
(3) The circuit control sergeants, tropo the commander and other coordinating staff
NCO, and wire NCO operate the communications officers on COMMEL supply matters.
center at the command SYSCON on a 24-hour
basis.
b. The material readiness officer prepares
standing operating procedures and directives for
(4) The draftsmen and the clerk-typist implementing the material readiness plans of the
provide the clerical and drafting support to han- command. In a technically oriented command
dle the workload generated by the SYSCON fa- such as this, it is mandatory that the communicacility.
tions equipment, the transportation that carries
(5) The teletypewriter operators, on a basis it, and the electrical power equipment required to
of one per 12-hour shift, handle the landline cir- operate it are in a high state of operational readicuit
control and allocation (techchannel) traffic. ness to meet the varying COMMZ signal commun-
This traffic is between the TACS control com- ications requirements. The material readiness ofmunications
operation center van (located at the ficer, through continuous supervision of and coorcommand
headquarters) and subordinate systems dination with material readiness personnel ascontrol
centers (located at headquarters of the signed to all units of the command, inspects sigsignal
groups) and between the TACS control nal units, their communications facilities and ancommunications
operation center van and other cillary equipment log books to insure that the
technical control facilities in the theater area command's material readiness program is implecommunication
systems.
mented.
(6) The radio teletypewriter operators oper- c. The food service technician supervises all
ate the radio teletypewriter set on a 24-hour food service activities in the command. He files
basis. This set is utilized as the NCS at the com- reports and makes recommendations to the
mand headquarters in the SYSCON net and ACofS in his area of responsibility.
backs up the landline teletypewriter system mentioned
above. Personnel operating the radio set d. The signal maintenance officer and warrant
are assigned to this division, but the radio set is officer are staff advisors at this level of command
organic to the company headquarters. Figure 93 and are responsible for inspecting signal equipshows
the internal wire communications system ment utilized in the TACS and recommending
for the command headquarters. Figure 9-4 shows policies and procedures for preventive maintea
type employment of radio and wire facilities for nance and on-site repair of equipment. They work
command and communications systems control. in close contact with the material readiness
officer.
9-18. Logistics and Services Section e. Enlisted technical specialists and clerical
The logistics and services section consists of com- personnel assigned to the section perform duties
missioned officers, warrant officers, enlisted tech- according to their grade and MOS to support the
nical specialists, and clerical support personnel. section's activities and functions.
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