US Army25D Telecommunications Center Operator
Nov. 1989 - Nov. 2001United States Army
Decorated U.S. Army Veteran, with overseas deployment.
Operations and Telecommunication Center Specialist
Operated automated message switches and strategic telecommunications centers using system command consoles, computer terminals, processors, magnetic tape units, disk packs, tape readers, visual display units, facsimile, and associated COMSEC devices; processes message traffic; installs, operates, performs strapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; performs Battlefield Information Services (BIS), consisting of printing services, publications management, files and forms management, reproduction services, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA), Unit Distribution Official Mail, correspondence management, classified document control, and messenger service within the ISSO; operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and generators; performs unit level maintenance on tactical telecommunications centers, automated message switches, and strategic telecommunications facilities; requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and associated keying material; interprets publications, policies, and procedures as applicable to tactical and strategic telecommunications and message switching center operations; performs off-line message recovery and tracer actions; corrects message and circuit continuity discrepancies; coordinate with system operators and controllers to resolve system and circuit difficulties; supervises the operation of computer terminal devices, maintains