a. Summary. C3 systems officers coordinate the design, development, testing, evaluation, and operation of C3 systems.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete the Command, Control and Communications (C3) curriculum number 365 at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA or equivalent postgraduate degree program at a comparable accredited institution.

(2) The requirement may also be satisfied by completion of the Joint C3 Staff and Operations Course at the Armed Forces Staff College and one duty assignment in a command and control billet.

c. Duties

(1) Supervises and coordinates design, development, testing, and evaluation of computerized C3 systems.

(2) Participates in development programs for C3 hardware and software elements.

(3) Prepares engineering data and documentation necessary for interfacing tactical command and control systems with allied or worldwide, joint C3 systems.

(4) Conducts design reviews necessary to upgrade and improve C3 systems.

(5) Develops test and evaluation criteria, including comprehensive test plans, for C3 systems.

(6) Supervises, or participates in, the operation of C3 systems in the joint or military service environment.

(7) Evaluates the EW threat against C3 systems and develops procedures or system elements which minimize the potential impact of EW.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Systems Engineer, Electronic Data Processing 003.167-062.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00