a. Summary. Tactical data Systems specialists, officers or enlisted, function in the operation and execution of programs or programming of general and special purpose computers used in the Marine Corps Tactical data Systems as a result of serving in a billet in the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity MCTSSA). This MOS is to be assigned as a skill designator MOS.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Officers that have obtained experience in the operation, programming, and employment of special and general purpose computers used in the tactical data systems.

(2) This experience is usually obtained as a result of serving in a MCTSSA billet.

c. Duties

(1) Analyzes the computer implementation of tactical input data for responsiveness of the computer to tactical doctrine.

(2) Plans, organizes, and executes the preparation of programs for the special and general purpose computers used in tactical operations.

(3) Defines and analyzes parameters of computer equipment used for tactical operations.

(4) Informs and advises the commander on matters pertaining to the operation, programming, and application of the computers for tactical operations.

(5) Effects necessary liaison and coordination to obtain maximum utilization and effectiveness of the computer equipment for training and employment of personnel in the tactical operations.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Programmer, Chief, Business.

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