Careers Career Paths Army Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer – MOS-25L Share PINTEREST Email Print Sgt. First Class Brent C. Powell / U.S. Army Career Paths US Military Careers Technology Careers Sports Careers Sales Project Management Professional Writer Music Careers Media Legal Careers Government Careers Finance Careers Fiction Writing Careers Entertainment Careers Criminology Careers Book Publishing Aviation Animal Careers Advertising Learn More By Rod Powers Rod Powers Air Force NCO Academy Rod Powers was a retired Air Force First Sergeant with 22 years of active duty service. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 01/20/20 Cable Systems Installer-Maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating and performing maintenance on cable and wire communications systems, communication security devices, and the associated equipment. MOS-25L Duties Soldiers in the Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer MOS may perform a variety of duties. Such responsibilities include the installation and operation of cable and wire systems like Digital Group Multiplexers (DGMs) and Remote Multiplexing Combiners. They will work with repeaters, restorers, voltage protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate distribution frames, and related equipment on a unit-level. Some of their work will include the configuration of DGMs and remote multiplexing combiners for operations. The cable systems specialist will do regular maintenance by performing tests on cable communications systems to ensure circuit and system quality. They will tests circuits groups to detect and locate line faults. They will also perform preventive maintenance checks and services on the telephone lines and other vehicles. They will install and operate preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on power generators. All maintenance functions will be performed in accordance with published schedules. They may be required to climb poles, as necessary, and assists in the construction of tactical cable and wire lines. Additionally, these soldiers may help to clear and maintain the rights of ways. At times they will operate manual and motorized cable construction equipment Installs operates, performs strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks, and services and unit-level maintenance on communication security devices. Also, they are tasked with recognizing electronic countermeasures and applies appropriate electronic counter-countermeasures as necessary. As experts in the field, they coordinate and supervise team member activities in the construction, installation, and recovery of cable and wire communications systems and auxiliary equipment. As well as coordinating remote trunking operations with switching central personnel. Other duties may include the interpretation and updating of line route maps and overlays and the coordination of team logistic requirements. Training Information Job training for a cable systems installer-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Mechanical and electrical principlesPreventive maintenance proceduresLine installation and wiring techniquesCommunication security policies and procedures ASVAB Score Required: 89 in aptitude area EL and 89 in aptitude area SC Security Clearance: Secret Other Requirements This MOS has a heavy strength requirement due to some of the work they perform. The position carries a PULHSE physical profile requirement of 212221. Normal color vision requiredMust be US Citizen Similar Civilian Occupations Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersTelecommunications Line Installers and RepairersFirst-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers