Dale Manion and Phil Sines. The Office Chief of Signal (OCOS) provides the strategic human resources planning and career programs management for approximately 60,000 Signal Enlisted, Warrant Officer and Officer’s that are critical to mission success of the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Operations worldwide.

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AFCEA TechNet Augusta 2015
Signal Personnel Update
Office Chief of Signal (OCOS)
26 August 2015

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Agenda
 Purpose
 Agenda
 OCOS Functions
 Signal Enlisted
 Signal Warrant Officer
 Signal Officer
“Strategic human resources
planning for all components”

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Purpose
Provide attendees an overview and update on
Signal Regiment Enlisted and Officer
personnel life cycle management.

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Office Chief of Signal (OCOS)
Mission Essential Task List (METL)
 Develop and maintain Signal military occupational specialties and
areas of concentration to meet Army requirements across the full
spectrum of operations.
 Implement viable Signal professional development and career
management programs that inspire a lifetime of service.
 Provide policy and guidance concerning Signal Enlisted and Officer
personnel lifecycle management to the Army Staff and associated
personnel stakeholders.
 Foster camaraderie and esprit de corps among all military and civilian
members of the Signal Regiment.
 Research, document, store, display and teach Signal Regiment lineage
and history.
 Communicate with the Signal Regiment constituency.

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Authorizations
1506 The Army Authorization Document System
(TAADS)/
1505 Updated Authorization Document (UAD):
On-hand Inventory: 26,945 (102%) Inventory not available Inventory not
Total
26,310 18,050 8,257 52,617

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CMF 25 MOS Posture
FY 15 Retention Initial, Mid, & Career (ME1507)
Authorizations Current/Projected Authorizations, Operating Strength & Percentage
Promotions Last 12 months or Selection Board
MOS: Grades Auths: All/1st Lvl ALL: OS/% 1st Lvl: OS/%
25B: 3-9 5967 / 3257 6664 / 112% 3731 / 115%
25C: 3-6 640 / 340 791 / 124% 545 / 160%
25D: 6-9 708 / 384 98 / 14% 66 / 18%
25E: 6-9 397 / 253 338 / 85% 185 / 73%
25L: 3-6 1410 / 850 1214 / 86% 771 / 91%
25M: 3-6 215 / 137 283 / 132% 197 / 144%%
25N: 3-6 1900 / 1216 2064 / 109% 1410 / 116%
25P: 3-6 531 / 221 549 / 103% 208 / 94%
25Q: 3-9 3496 / 2045 3165 / 91% 1867 / 91%
25R: 3-6 233 / 142 288 / 124% 202 / 142%
25S: 3-7 2697 / 1405 2588 / 96% 1318 / 94%
25T: 8 82 74 / 90% NA
25U: 3-8 6917 / 3602 6605 / 96% 3623 / 101%
25V: 3-6 415 / 256 339 / 82% 204 / 80%
25W: 7-8 952 1003 / 105% NA
25X: 9 135 145 / 107% NA
25Z: 7-9 126 128 / 102% NA
MOS Init Mid Car
25B 67% 67% 88%
25C 64% 72% 85%
25E N/A N/A 75%
25L 76% 80% 89%
25M 38% 73% 71%
25N 46% 59% 75%
25P 67% 67% 88%
25Q 64% 76% 89%
25R 67% 80% 57%
25S 52% 66% 81%
25T N/A N/A N/A
25U 60% 75% 82%
25V 69% 73% 94%
25W N/A N/A 77%
25X N/A N/A N/A
25Z N/A N/A 100%
Arm y Averag e ( AA) 56% 72% 83%
MOS FY 15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19
25B 5924 5910 5855 5847 5856
25C 625 636 634 637 637
25D 723 688 687 686 689
25E 385 396 392 392 393
25L 1330 1325 1320 1315 1316
25M 209 201 197 197 197
25N 1847 1879 1873 1873 1904
25P 506 508 503 495 496
25Q 3407 3346 3340 3340 3340
25R 230 225 218 218 218
25S 2686 2652 2655 2656 2656
25T 86 85 85 84 84
25U 6705 6677 6665 6665 6682
25V 412 387 380 380 380
25W 962 954 941 939 940
25X 140 141 139 138 138
25Z 133 132 125 125 125
CMF 25 26310 26142 26009 25987 26051
1505 UAD by Fiscal Year
≥ AA ≤ 4% of Below AA
MOS SGT SSG SFC MSG SGM
25B 13 5 0- 1402 0- 1502 1- 1406
25C 13 3 NA NA NA
25D 4 1- 1402 7- 1502 NA- 1509
25E NA NA 39- 1402 0- 1502 1- 1406
25L 66 32 NA NA NA
25M 0 5 NA NA NA
25N 1 0 NA NA NA
25P 33 0 0- 1402 NA NA
25Q 272 115 NA NA NA
25R 0 12 NA NA NA
25S 185 69 20- 1402 NA NA
25T NA NA NA 3- 1502 NA
25U 360 83 82- 1402 0- 1502 NA
25V 33 13 NA NA NA
25W NA NA 68- 1402 0- 1502 NA
25X NA NA NA NA 18- 1406
25Z NA NA 29- 1402 2- 1502 0- 1406

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View of Enlisted Division AKO Website
https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/838

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Website features
• MOS Posture Sheets
• MOS Career Maps
• MOS Career Progression Plans
• MOS Critical Task Lists
• 12-month Promotional Trends
• Reclassification Information
• DA Centralized Promotion Board Information
• MOS Waiver of Formal Training Information
• American Council on Education (ACE) MOS Review for NCOs
• and more

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25D Update
 MILPER Messages impacting 25D
 14-195: Reclassification Strategy for 25D, still applicable per HRC
 Includes accessions criteria (SSG, SFC, MSG); regardless of current MOS strength
 IDs waiver for SGT(P) with SSD2 completed
 IDs requirement for the In-service Screening Test (ISST)
 IDs “Y2” for Soldiers selected to MOS w/no COMSEC training
 14-337: MOS Convesion Bonus Program (MOS-CB)
 E6 and below; $4,000
 No more than 12 years of Total Service at time of approved Reclassification
 If eligible for SRB, must choose between SRB or MOS-CB
 15-172: The Regular Army Special MOS Alignment Promotion Program (SMAPP)
 E5s (non-promotable) will be promoted to E6 upon graduation of the 25D Course
 E6 and below; $4,000 upon graduation of the 25D Course
 Must complete ALC common core prior to arrival
 15-140: Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)-- SGT/SSG: Up to $13,100
 FY15 Packet Volume and Seat Fill; FY 16 Seat Fill (as 31 July 15)
 Rec’d: 309; No-Go: 50; Withdrawal: 2; Working: 59; Final Accepted: 198
 Enrolled FY15: 182 (56 from FY14 packets, 126 from FY15 packets)
 Enrolled FY16: 49 (6 from FY14 packets, 43 from FY15 packets)
 Final Accepted Pending Enrollment: 31 (2 from FY14, 29 from FY15)

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 Create ASI for Signal Digital Master Gunner; pending
 Extension of 25B Substitutability for 25D; effective 22 July 2015
 Change of 6S & 7S Professional Development Proficiency Codes (PDPC);
pending
Military Occupational Classification and
Structure (MOCS) Actions in FY15

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Major objectives being worked
• MOCS actions
Signal Regimental Enlisted Force 2020
 Council of 9s recommended significant reduction of enlisted MOSs
 Under analysis; if approved, submit May 2016 for Edate of FY19
Merge Visual Information (VI) MOSs 25M (multimedia) and 25V (combat
camera)
 Approval from Commandant to explore action Feb 2015
 Defense Information School (DINFOS) trains VI for Army; awaiting
DINFOS cost base analysis on merger
Average Grade Distribution Matrix (AGDM) Realignment - grade plate
• Signal Common Core Training
• Precepts and Fundamentals Training (knowledge of enduring communication’s
principles and laws)
• Honing of 25D In-Service Screening Test (ISST) with Army Research Institute

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How We Can Help Each Other
 25D MOS Campaign Plan
 Spread the word we are looking for 25D candidates with unquestionable character, IT
and IA experience, from non-Signal and Signal MOSs.
 Provide boots-on- the-ground feedback to OCOS of problems.
 Support 25D Recruitment Team visit to your duty station in upcoming months.
 Remember USR approval: 25B can fill 25D positions for reporting purposes in FY15.
 25NY2 Removal Campaign Plan
 Identify 25NY2 Soldiers in your unit
 Facilitate enrollment into transition course
 Utilize WIN-T INC 2 NET if it is scheduled for your unit
 Survey Feedback
 Support responds to AIT survey that Soldiers and Commanders are sent.
 Support responds to MOS occupational survey that feed MOS changes and training.
 Critical Task Boards: Send the very best when your unit is contacted for support.
 ED Website: Point Soldiers to site for information.

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Signal Regimental
Warrant Officer Team
255A
Information
Services Technician
255N
Network
Management
Technician
255S
Information
Protection Technician
255Z
Senior Network
Operations Technician
CW5
WO1-CW4
WO1-CW4
CW3-CW4
Signal Proponent
2 Entry MOS
1 Mid- level MOS
1 Capper MOS

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A Signal Warrant MOS
Aligned with NetOps Function
Enterprise Management
Plan, install, administer, manage, maintain, integrate, operate,
service, secure, optimize, and troubleshoot communication
networks and networked-systems at both the LAN & WAN level
to ensure efficient and effective information transport and
transmission (NM/ESM).
Switches, routers, multiplexers, and transport systems.
Plan, install, administer, manage, maintain, operate, integrate,
service, secure, and troubleshoot information systems and
services to ensure efficient and effective caching, compiling,
cataloging, retrieval, and distribution of information (IDM/CS).
Email, file, and database servers/systems, ABCS, VTC, etc.
Content Management
NetOps Function
255N
Network
Management Tech
255A
Information
Services Tech
CW1-CW4
CW1-CW4
Network Assurance
Plan, install, administer, manage, maintain, integrate, operate,
service, secure, optimize, and troubleshoot information
assurance systems and programs to include network defense
measures to ensure assured information protection and
assured system and network reliability (IA/CND).
IDS/IPS, COMSEC oversight, policies, CNO integration, etc.
255S
Information
Protection Tech
CW3-CW4
E6-E7
E6-E7
CW2 (P)
MOS

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Signal Warrant Officer
Professional Development
Selection of NCO as
Warrant Officer
Candidate
Access
7 wks
CW3/4 CW5CW2/3WO1
26Z
26Z
WOBC
255A
MOSQ
(Formerly 53A)
WOBC
255N
MOSQ
255N Network Management
Technician
255Z
32 wks
25 wks
23 wks 4 days
WOAC
255N
WOAC
255A
255A
(IAT-III)
255A Information Services
Technician
255S Information
Protection Technician
WOCC
Fort
Rucker
13 wks 4 days
17 wks 4 days
255A/N Prerequisites
- E5 or Above
- 36 Months Rated Time as NCO
- 4 Years of IT exp
-TABE score of 12.9 or AA/S or higher
degree
- 6 semester hours of College
composition
- Security+ Certification
- ALC Preferred
- Additional Certifications Preferred
- Letters of Recommendation
255S Prerequisites
-Must be WOAC eligible
- IAT Level III Equivalent (CISSP, etc.)
- TS/SCI – Can apply for TS > 6 months
- Outstanding OERs
- Exp and Training in IA CND
- Best Talent for Cyber Assignments
- GSEC 401, DL Course used as
- assessment tool
WOAC
255S
MOSQ
Train Develop RetainRecruit
255N
(IAT-III)
MOS Trained since 1 Oct 09 (FY10-14)
255A (251A/254A) WOBC 690
255N (250N) WOBC 215
255A (251A/254A) WOAC 468
255N (250N) WOAC 253
255S WOAC 99
Training Forecast for FY15
255A WOBC 115 (7 classes)
255N WOBC 68 (4 classes)
255A WOAC 80 (5 classes)
255N WOAC 60 (4 classes)
255S WOAC 40 (2 classes)

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UNCLASSIFIED3 September 2015 16
Brigade S6 Structure
BCT S6
TITLE GRADE MOS/BI ASI REQ
S6 O4 25A00 6B 1
INFO SYS OFF O3 53A00 1
INFO SERVICES MGMT TECH W2 255A0 1
SIG SPT SYS CHIEF E8 25U50 1
DATA SYS INTEGRATOR E6 25B30 1
SR LAN MANAGER E5 25B20 1
SIG INFO SVC SPC E4 25U10 1
SIGNAL SUPPORT SYS SPC E4 25U10 1
8
M-F BDE S6 Functional BDE S6
TITLE GRADE MOS/BI ASI REQ
S6 HQ
S6 O4 25A00 6B 1
SIG SPT SYS CHIEF E8 25U50 1
TOTAL 2
ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
NETWORK MGMT TECH W2 255N0 1
ELELETRO SPECTRUM NCO E7 25E40 S9 1
XMSN SYS OPS NCO E6 25Q30 1
NODAL OPS NCO E6 25N30 1
SATCOM OPS NCO E6 25S30 7D 1
SR INFO SYS SP E5 25B20 1
TOTAL 6
NETWORK ASSURANCE
NETWORK DEFENSE TECH W3 255S0 1
COMSEC ACCT MGR E7 25D40 1
ASTCOMSEC ACCT MGR E6 25D30 1
INFRASTRUC SUPPORTER E6 25D30 1
INFRASTRUC SUPPORTER E6 25D30 1
TOTAL 5
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
INFO SERVICES MGMT TECH W2 255A0 1
INFO SYS STAFF NCO E7 25B40 1
INFO TECH TM CHIEF E6 25B30 1
SR CBL/ANT SYS SPC E5 25L20 1
SR INFO TECH SP E5 25B20 1
SIG INFO SVC SPC E4 25U10 1
CBL/ANT SYS SPL E4 25L10 1
INFO TECH SPC E3 25B10 1
SIGNAL SPT SYS SP E3 25U10 1
CBL/ANT SYS SPL E3 25L10 1
INFO TECH SPC E4 25B10 1
TOTAL 11
TAC CUR OPS 2-C4 OPS
INFO SYS MGMT OFFICER O3 53A00 1
NETOPS CH E7 25W40 1
SIG SPT SYS MNT E4 25U10 1
INFO TECH SPC E4 25B10 1
TOTAL 4
28
TITLE GRADE MOS/BI ASI REQ
S6 HQ
S6 O4 25A00 6B 1
SIG SPT SYS CHIEF E8 25U50 1
TOTAL 2
ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
NETWORK MGMT TECH W2 255N0 1
ELELETRO SPECTRUM NCO E6 25E30 1
SATCOM OPS NCO E6 25S30 7D 1
XMSN SYS OPS NCO E5 25Q20 1
SR NODAL NET SYS OPR-M E5 25N20 1
SR INFO TECH SP E5 25B20 1
TOTAL 6
NETWORK ASSURANCE
NETWORK DEFENSE TECH W3 255S0 1
SR INFRASTRUCTURE SUPP E7 25D40 1
COMSEC ACCT MGR E7 25D40 1
ASST COMSEC ACCT MGR E6 25D30 1
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTER E6 25D30 1
TOTAL 5
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
INFO SERVICES MGMT TECH W2 255A0 1
INFO TECH SUPERVISOR E7 25B40 1
INFO TECH TM CHIEF E6 25B30 1
SR CBL SYS INSTL MNT E5 25L20 1
INFO TECH SP E4 25B10 1
CBL SYS INSTL MNT E4 25L10 1
SIG INFO SVC SPC E4 25U10 1
SIGNAL SPT SYS SP E4 25U10 1
INFO TECH SP E3 25B10 1
CBL SYS INSTL MNT E3 25L10 1
TOTAL 10
TAC CUR OPS 2-C4 OPS
INFO SYS MGT OFFICER O3 53A00 1
TELECOM OPS CHIEF E7 25W40 1
SIG SPT SYS MNT E3 25U10 1
TOTAL 3
26
Positions in red were
changed from 25B to the
“new” MOS 25D
This is an “example” of a Brigade S6.
Actual positions are based on Manpower
Allocation Requirements Criteria
(MARC) grades and authorizations may
vary by SRC and equipment density
25D, WO and
FA53, shortages due to
CMF build and
inventory transfer to
Cyber Branch

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Bn TOCBn CdrCo Cdr Co TOC
MCEC
Requirements*
Voice, PLI, SA (COP), C2,
maps & control graphics,
orders, SITREPs, sensor
data, video
Voice, PLI, C2, SA (COP),
maps & control graphics,
orders, SITREPs,
whiteboard, sensor data,
video
Voice, PLI, C2, SA, (COP),
maps & control graphics,
orders, SITREPs, sensor
data, video
Voice, PLI, SA (COP), C2,
maps & control graphics,
orders, SITREPs,
whiteboard, sensor data,
video
Connect To
Plt Ldrs, Co TOC, Bn
Cdr,/TOC, Fires, Log Spt,
JIIM
Plt Ldrs, Co Cdr, Bn
Cdr/TOC, Fires, Log Spt,
JIIM
Co Cdrs/TOCs, Bn TOC,
Bde Cdr/TOC, Fires, Log
Spt, JIIM
Co Cdrs/TOCs, Bde
Cdr/TOC, Fires, Log Spt,
JIIM
Network
Requirements
Internal/external C2 voice,
SIPR, video, sensor links
Internal/external C2 voice,
SIPR, NIPR, VoIP, video,
sensor links
Internal/external C2 voice,
SIPR, video, sensor links
Internal/external C2 voice,
SIPR, NIPR, TS, VoIP,
video, sensor links
Network Equipment
WIN-T: SNE/Mobile PoP
Tac Radios: GMR, RR,
JCR
Avail: JTRS: GMR
Req: WIN-T PoP/COTS
WIN-T: Mobile PoP
Tac Radios: GMR, JCR
WIN-T:CPN
Tac Radios: GMR
Operator Tasks Install, operate TR/SNE Install, operate TR Install, operate TR, PoP Install, operate TR
Signal Tasks JTRS Net Mgt; Comm/IT System Spt Install, operate CPN; JTRS Net Mgt; Comm/IT Sys Spt
Mitigation Doctrine, Organization, Material, Personnel Doctrine, Organization, Material, Personnel
*Mission Command Essential Capabilities White Paper, 19 June 2010
Maneuver Commanders’
Network Requirements By Echelon

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Infantry Battalion S6 Structure
x3 ( 1 per Co)
SECTION TITLE GRD MOS AUTH
COMMAND GROUP SIGNAL SUPPORT SYS SP E3 25U1O 1
S6 O3 25A00 1
SECTION CHIEF E7 25U4O 1
ELECTRO SPECTRUM NCO E6 25E3O 1
SR XMSN SYS OPR-MNT E5 25Q2O 1
LAN MGR E4 25B1O 1
NODAL NET SYS OPR-MNT E4 25N1O 1
XMSN SYS OPR-MNT E4 25Q1O 1
SIGNAL SPT SYS MAINT E4 25U1O 1
SIGNAL INFO SVC SP E4 25U1O 1
SIGNAL SUPPORT SYS SP E4 25U1O 1
LAN MGR E3 25B1O 1
NODAL NET SYS OPR-MNT E3 25N1O 1
RADIO RETRANS SUPV E6 25U3O 1
TEAM CHIEF E5 25U2O 1
RADIO RETRANS OPR E4 25U1O 2
RADIO RETRANS OPR E3 25U1O 2
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS SIGNAL INFO SVC SP E4 25U1O 1
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS FORWARD SIGNAL SPT NCO E5 25U2O 1
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS FORWARD SIGNAL SPT NCO E5 25U2O 1
Infantry Bn (IBCT)
SUSTAINMENT-C4 OPS/S6
RETRANSMISSION SECTION
Is a signal WO
required in
maneuver battalions?
If so, what MOS?

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Ongoing Signal Warrant Officer Actions
 Changed the promotion objective for Signal Warrant Officers from Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS) best qualified to Area of Concentration (AOC) best
qualified for FY15 through FY18 Signal Warrant Officer Promotion Boards. (compo 1
only). Approved
 MOCS action for MOS 255A and 255N mandating a TS/SCI security clearance to
enable the Intel Transport Convergence and Network Security. Approved
 Enhance WO recruiting efforts in environment of decreasing inventory and increased
competion for technical leadership skills, knowledge and abilities. Ongoing
• Complete functional requirements and grade structure analysis to adjust for impact
of Cyber 170A impact and emerging trends and technology; develop MOCS action
to shape Signal WO structure and capabilities for Army 2025. Ongoing

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Signal Regiment Officer Team
AOC 53A - Information Systems
Management
 CPT – COL
 All Branches
 BS Info Sys Mgmt, CS
desired required desired
 TS-SCI
FA 24
AOC 24A – Telecommunications
Systems Engineer
 CPT – COL
 All Branches
 BS EE, Engineering,
Physics required
 TS-SCI
Operational Support
AOC 25A - Signal Operations
 2 LT – COL
 USMA, ROTC, OCS
 No Pre-requisites
(50% STEM desired)
BR 25
FA 53
SIGNAL Proponent
1 Branch
2 Functional
Areas

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• Signal officer training and education has not kept pace with evolving network and
information systems requirements; professional military education opportunities have
been dramatically reduced.
• Signal officer experiential development has been diminished by heavy reliance on
functional area and contractor support that the Army can no longer afford.
• Increased demand for Information Systems Managers (FA 53) and Telecommunications
Systems Engineers (FA 24) at CPT and MAJ has resulted in an unsustainable grade
structure imbalance.
• Lack of STEM prerequisites and training vice education for FA53 officers limited their
agility and adaptability in fast changing, highly technical, complex information technology
field; more highly educated officers are required.
• Signal, especially FA53 officers are being required to perform the knowledge management
(KM) support mission without proper training and education.
• Reduced officer structure, converging technology and the need for enhanced talent
management warrants the merger of FA24 and FA53 into one functional area.
• There is a shortage of highly trained cybersecurity professionals focused on IA/CND
throughout the force at every echelon; a layered defense of the Army’s network is required.
• Emergence of the cyberspace domain and cyberspace operations demands more highly
skilled, adaptive and agile Signal leaders to design, build, configure, secure, operate,
maintain, sustain and defend the DODIN
Signal Regiment Officer Challenges (FY11)

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Signal Officer Transformation MOCS Action
• Initial Plan (MOCS Action submitted May 2013
– Establish 25G AOC (Network Operations) within Signal Officer branch;
25Z Senior Signal Operations
– Merge FA 24 & FA 53 into FA 26 – Cyberspace Systems Engineering
with four AOCs 26A Network Infrastructure, 26B Enterprise Services,
26C Cybersecurity, and 26Z Senior Cyberspace Systems Engineer
• Revised Plan (MOCS Action submitted February 1015)
– Establish 25G AOC (Network Integration) within Signal Officer branch;
25Z Senior Signal Operations
– Merge FA 24 & FA 53 into FA 26 – Information Network Engineering with
three AOCs 26A Network Systems Engineer, and 26B Information
Systems Engineer, and 26Z Senior Information Network Engineer
– Delete 26C
Status: MOCs Action was held in abeyance at DAG1 due to establishment of cyber
branch; approval is now imminent.

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Branch 25 Signal
LTC COLMAJLT/CPT
Establish STEM
Accession
Criteria for VTIP
into FA26
S-BOLC
Non-
Signal/
Transfers
(Formerly 53A)
25Z
25G – Network Integration
BDE/DIV/CORPS S6/G6, Sig BN/BDE NETOPS Off
25A - Signal Operations
Signal PLT LDR, BN S6, Signal CO/BN/BDE CMD/XO/S3
25G, 26A
and 26B,
Require
TS-SCI
26A – Network Systems Engineering
DIV/CORPS NET/SYS ENGR, Branch Chief,
TCM-NS MGR, DIR-Signal Center (TNOSC)
FA26 Information Network Engineering
26B – Information Systems Engineering
JIIM Staff OFF, INFO SYS MGMT OFF,
INFO SYS ENGR, IA OFF, USMA Faculty
26Z
SCCC
20wks
ISEC
30wks
TSEC
30wks
AOC 26C Positions transferred to
AOC 17A or rolled back into FA26
depending on unit and function
NIC
Branch 25 and FA26 Revised Solution
19wks 4dy
(TS-SCI)
(TS-SCI)
(TS-SCI)
(Secret)
Target
Implementation
Date
1 OCT 16

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25G OPPORTUNITY ACROSS ALL FORMATIONS25G & 25A OPPORTUNITY ACROSS ALL FORMATIONS
Distribution of BR 25 Authorizations
* MTOEs vary by unit, one example displayed
25G 25A
ASCC*
LTC - 2
MAJ - 2
CPT - 1
COL - 1
LTC - 1
CPT - 1
CORPS
COL - 0
LTC - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
COL - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
LT - 3
DIVISION
LTC - 1
MAJ - 2
CPT - 5
CPT - 2
LT - 3
BRIGADE
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
CPT - 1
LT - 2
BN 0 CPT - 1
25G 25A
SIG CMD*
MAJ - 2
CPT - 7
COL - 3
LTC - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
TSSB*
MAJ - 1
CPT - 2
COL - 1
LTC - 2
MAJ - 1
CPT - 2
TTSB
MAJ - 1
CPT - 8
COL - 1
LTC - 2
MAJ - 1
CPT - 3
ESB CPT - 3
LTC - 1
MAJ - 2
CPT - 6
LT - 11
Non-Signal Formations Signal Formations
AOC 25G
Training and
utilization is
driven by
position
coding.
After
utilization,
25G
qualified
officers
should be
assigned to
25A
positions.
Signal leader
responsibility to
ensure broad &
holistic
development of
future signal
leaders by
synchronizing
talent
management
across all
DoDIN
operations.
25G 25A
ASCC*
LTC - 2
MAJ - 2
CPT - 1
COL - 1
LTC - 1
CPT - 1
CORPS
COL - 0
LTC - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
COL - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
LT - 3
DIVISION
LTC - 1
MAJ - 2
CPT - 5
CPT - 2
LT - 3
BRIGADE
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
CPT - 1
LT - 2
BN 0 CPT - 1
25G 25A
SIG CMD*
MAJ - 2
CPT - 7
COL - 3
LTC - 1
MAJ - 1
CPT - 1
TSSB*
MAJ - 1
CPT - 2
COL - 1
LTC - 2
MAJ - 1
CPT - 2
TTSB
MAJ - 1
CPT - 8
COL - 1
LTC - 2
MAJ - 1
CPT - 3
ESB CPT - 3
LTC - 1
MAJ - 2
CPT - 6
LT - 11

25. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
25G OPPORTUNITY ACROSS ALL FORMATIONSOPPORTUNITY ACROSS ALL FORMATIONS
Distro of Signal Officer Authorizations
* MTOEs vary by unit, one example displayed
Non-Signal Formations Signal Formations
FA 26
Training and
utilization is
driven by
VTIP
Process.
After
utilization, FA
26 qualified
officers
normally will
serve in
repetitive
assignments
in their AOC.
Signal leader
responsibility to
ensure broad &
holistic
development of
future signal
leaders by
synchronizing
talent
management
across all
DoDIN
operations.
25G 25A 26A 26B
ASCC*
LTC - 2 COL - 1 LTC - 2 LTC - 1
MAJ - 2 LTC - 1 MAJ - 2 MAJ - 2
CPT - 1 CPT - 1 CPT -2 CPT - 2
CORPS
COL - 0 COL - 1
LTC - 1 MAJ - 1 LTC - 1 LTC - 2
MAJ - 1 CPT - 1 MAJ - 1 MAJ - 2
CPT - 1 LT - 3
DIV
LTC - 1
MAJ - 2 CPT - 2 MAJ - 1 MAJ - 2
CPT - 5 LT - 3 CPT - 1 CPT - 1
BRIGADE
MAJ - 1 CPT - 1
CPT - 1 LT - 2
BN 0 CPT - 1
25G 25A 26A 26B
SIG CMD*
COL - 3
MAJ - 2 LTC - 1 MAJ - 2 MAJ - 2
CPT - 7 MAJ - 1 CPT - 2 CPT - 7
CPT - 1
TSSB*
COL - 1
MAJ - 1 LTC - 2 LTC - 1 LTC - 3
CPT - 2 MAJ - 1 MAJ - 2 MAJ - 3
CPT - 2 CPT - 1
TTSB
COL - 1
MAJ -1 LTC - 2 MAJ - 1
CPT - 8 MAJ - 1 CPT - 1 CPT - 1
CPT - 3
ESB
LTC - 1
CPT - 3 MAJ - 2
CPT - 6 CPT - 1
LT - 11

26. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Breadth of Experience
DepthofExperience
LifeLongLearning
Platoon Leader
DSST OICCompany XO
Primary Staff Officer
Battalion S6DSST OIC
BOLC
Pre-commission
BOLC I
Branch
Detail
3 YOS
Culturally Aware
Innovative Thinkers
Technical Competence
Physically Fit
Life Long Learning
Director, ARSTAF, ACOM
TRADOC Capabilities Manager
Branch Chief
Proponent Manager
Battalion Command
Deputy Brigade Command
Deputy Branch Chief
Asst. TCM
Company Command
Senior SGL
SGL
Generating Force
Broadening JIIM Broadening
J-6
State Department
DISA
Other Gov
Agencies
CYBERCOM
Coalition Staff
Operational KD
Diverse
Opportunities
Experiences
Multiple
paths to
success
TWI
Fellowship
Company CO Bde NetOps
Div G6
Battalion Cdr
BCT S6Battalion XO
DSST OIC
Battalion S3
Corps G6
Bde Cdr
Div NetOps Off
(25Z)
(25Z)
(25G)
(25A)
(25A)
(25A)
(25A)
(25G)
(25G)
(25A)
(25A)
(25A)
(25A)
(25A)
(25G)
(25G)
(25G)
Current Development
Multi-disciplined Signal Officer
Future Development
Multi-disciplined Signal Officer

27. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Breadth of Experience
DepthofExperience
LifeLongLearning
Future Development
Multi-disciplined Network Systems Engineer
Platoon Leader
DSST OICCompany XO
Primary Staff Officer
Basic Branch
BOLC
Pre-commission
BOLC I
VTIP
4 YOS
Culturally Aware
Innovative Thinkers
Technical Competence
Physically Fit
Life Long Learning
ARNG G6
TRADOC CIO/G6
Project Officer
Branch Chief
Info Sys Engineer
Instructor
Generating Force
Broadening JIIM Broadening
J-6
OSD
DISA
Other Gov
Agencies
CYBERCOM
Coalition Staff
Operational KD
Diverse
Opportunities
Experiences
Multiple
paths to
success
TWI
Fellowship
CND Manager
Telecom Sys Engr
Spectrum Mgt Chief
NETCOM G5/G6
Chief, CDID-BCBL
Info Sys Engineer(26B)
Corps - IA Chief (26B)
Dir, RCC (TNOSC) (26A/26B)
Corps and above -Info
Mgmt Officer (26B)
Division -Net Assurance Off
Division Network Sys Engr (26A)
Signal Bde-Sys Eng (26A)
2d IO Opns Chief(26A)
Div/Corps/ASCC-Net Sys Engr(26A)
Signal CMD-Section Chief(26A)
ESB S3 Systems Engineer (26A)
Signal Bde Asst Ops Officer (26A)
Corps-Net Sys Engr(26A)
Sig Bde-BCAT Chief(26A)
Division - Chief Info Mgmt Off(26B)
2d IO Opns Officer(26B)
Corps - IDM Section Chief
Sig Bde- Div Chief(26B)
ASCC - Section Ch(26B)

28. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
MOCS Action Intended Outcomes
• BR25
– Requires TS-SCI clearance for 25G enabling access to threat intel at BCT/MfSB and higher.
– Creates 25G course: Provides advanced cyber information technology and security as well as
tactically focused branch operational training at CPT, MAJ or LTC
– Provides experiential development of Signal officers in information technology as they fill the role of
FA53 in selected positions and reduces reliance on contractors
– Inculcates skill and confidence among Signal CPT and MAJ in their ability to lead, manage and adapt
to emerging cyber IT and security DoDIN requirements.
– Mitigates FA53 shortages at the CPT level; enhances viability of FA26
• FA26
– Establishes parity and more equity within the Signal functional area officer inventory
– Provides graduate level foundation in technical design, systems engineering process, and project
management education (like current FA24); elevates FA53 from manager to engineer
– Raises technical expertise; provides agile and adaptive thinkers who can exploit current and future
cyber information technology and security techniques and procedures
– Enhances the FA26 structure providing increased opportunity and career field viability for
professional development from CPT to COL
– Enables talent management; assignment flexibility and best-of-breed selection to fill LTC and COL
key development positions
– TS-SCI prerequisite for all FA26 officers enables access to threat intel at every level
Postures the Signal Regiment for transport convergence and data centric solutions in support of the JIE
Will proposed
transformation meet
Army 2025
requirements?

29. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
View of Officer Division milBook Page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ocosod

30. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Agenda

31. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Notional 25G Training
Bridging Strategy
IOC
1 Oct 16
FY17
1 Oct 15
FY16
FOC
1 Oct 21
FY22
1 Oct 17
FY18
Phase 2Two 25A CPTs per
SCCC Class 16-001 to
16-006 attend full ISMC
Course (33 weeks)
Annual Capacity:
12 - 25A awarded
Project Development
Skill Identifier (PDSI)
Code
No POI required at this
time, students trained
on existing FA-53
Course
Four CPTs per SCCC
Class attend Phase 1
ISMC.
Training is 10 weeks of
FA-53 + up to 9 weeks, 4
days of additional
training (DMG/KM/BDE
S-6/ Spectrum Mgt/
Cyber Ops & Security)
Commandant approved
POI Locally using Skills,
Knowledges, and
Existing LPs
Annual Capacity – 48
25A awarded AOC 25G
Pilot 25G Course Established 25G
Course
SMDR Funded
25G Course
(POI Submitted and
Endorsed in FY18)
25G Course is fully
established (19 weeks,
4 days)
TRADOC Submitted
POI Locally using
Skills, Knowledges and
critical tasks from SME
Panel
Annual Capacity – 96
25A awarded AOC 25G
25G Course is funded
by SMDR (POI
Submitted and Endorsed
in FY18)
Annual Capacity – 128
25A awarded AOC 25G
Initial 25G Training
Phase 4
Phase 1
Phase 3
Crawl Walk Run