Task Statement for Military Occupational Structure Identification - 00100 Meteorological Technician
A-MD-154-000/FP-000 - Appendix 1, Annex D
MOSID 00100 - Meteorological Technician (MET TECH)
General Duties:
The general duties and functions of the MET TECH are to perform duties related to:
- observing weather elements;
- preparing and presenting weather briefings and forecasts;
- sighting, installing, maintaining, calibrating and inspecting meteorological equipment;
- communicating and disseminating meteorological data;
- establishing, administering and supervising meteorological programs and facilities.
MOSID Related Duties
Circle the X for each task that Mbr is UNABLE or UNFIT to perform.
| MOC Related Duties | CWO | MWO | WO | SGT | MCPL | CPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Work continuous rotating 8 hour shifts with periods of up to 20 hr in tactical or emergency conditions. | X | X | X | X | ||
| 2. Load/unload stores weighing up to 30 kg for short periods, weekly. | X | X | X | X | ||
| 3. Carry one end of sea stretcher bearing a 90kg load up and down ships ladder. | X | X | X | |||
| 4. Observe weather parameters continuously and under all climatic conditions. | X | X | X | X | ||
| 5. Work extended periods in confined spaces (up to 30 days four times a year at sea). | X | X | X | |||
| 6. Cope with stress and pressure associated with providing constant weather updates and meeting deadlines. | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7. Endure up to 6 hours of eye strain viewing and operating computer terminals. | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8. Fight shipboard fires in small compartments while wearing CHEMOX equipment for up to 1 hour. | X | X | X | |||
| 9. Drive wheeled vehicles in low / no light conditions and endure up to 4 hours sitting while jarring or bumping on cross-country travel. | X | X | ||||
| 10. Bend, stoop and crawl under and on vehicles. | X | X | ||||
| 11. Maintain and fire personal weapons. | X | X | ||||
| 12. Remain alert up to 20 hours a day under combat conditions. | X | X | ||||
| 13. Endure exposure to fuel, oil fumes and exhaust gases. | X | X | ||||
| 14. Evacuate a casualty weighing 90 Kg 100 m using fireman's lift. | X | X | ||||
| 15. Dig a personal trench. | X | X | ||||
| 16. Supervise and direct personnel in combat or emergency conditions. | X | |||||
| 17. Climb on/jump off tracked vehicles. | X | X |
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