COMMAND POST SPECIALIST

Air Reserve Technician

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as command post controller and carry out all functions associated with command post operations for airlift/rescue/fighter/special operations unit. The organizational location of this position is the command post of the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover ARB, MA.

Analyzes and evaluates unit requirements and functions in support of the unit commander and staff as it relates to command and control under contingency and peacetime operations. Directs and implements actions in response to all Higher Headquarters (HHQ) operations orders (OPORD) and operations plans (OPLAN).

Receives, analyzes, deciphers and takes actions on time critical HHQ alert orders and messages as it relates to air base defense, sabotage, acts of war, posturing of forces and natural disasters, etc.

Receives, analyzes and disseminates C2 message traffic to appropriate wing agencies.

Assists with the management and control of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Assists in developing and executing physical, administrative, and communications security programs for the command post.

Assists with maintaining publications and forms library. Accomplishes self-assessments, identifies problem areas, addresses deficiencies, and makes recommendations for improvements and implements recommended improvements.