10-15C. MOS 15C - MQ-1 Operator, CMF 15 (Effective 202010)
a. Major duties. A Soldier in MOS 15C engages in operating and remotely piloting of the UAS; performs pre-flight, in-flight, post-flight checks and procedures; conducts site selection, emplacement, and deployment of air vehicles and ground equipment of the UAS; participates in launch and recovery ground crew operations; performs mission commander duties to include planning, analyzing, and execution of Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting, and Acquisition (RSTA) missions; assists in the military intelligence collection process and acts as a liaison to supported units; operates, troubleshoots, and performs limited unit-level maintenance on communication equipment, power sources, light and heavy wheeled vehicles.
Duties for MOS 15C at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 15C1O. Prepares and conducts air RSTA missions; plans and analyzes flight missions; deploys and redeploys the UAS ground and air system; launches and recovers the air vehicle; performs pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and procedures; performs operator maintenance and crew procedures on UAS air and ground equipment; prepares forms and records related to UAS air and ground support equipment maintenance; participates in the UAS site setup; assists in maintaining facilities for storage of flammable and hazardous materials.
(2) MOSC 15C2O. Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing duties described in paragraphs 1 and 2; performs operational checks and scheduled inspections; supervises site setup; participates in mission planning using maps, terrain studies, and intelligence reports; participates in and supervises operator maintenance and crew procedures performed on UAS air and ground equipment; conducts flight and academic instruction in accordance with Aircrew Training Program (ATP); monitors hazardous material control and storage.
(3) MOSC 15C3O. Performs duties described in paragraphs 1 and 2; performs, supervises, and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing UAS operations, maintenance, and crew procedures; performs site selection and supervises site setup of UAS ground equipment using maps, aerial photographs, terrain studies, and intelligence reports; assists in intelligence collection and dissemination; coordinates methods of employment to higher and adjacent units; creates and maintains a mission and operational data base; conducts flight and academic instruction in accordance with Aircrew Training Program (ATP).
(4) MOSC 15C4O. Performs duties shown in preceding skill levels and provides guidance to subordinate Soldiers; supervises operations and activities of the platoon; applies the military intelligence collection process and surveillance planning to UAS operations; conducts flight and academic instruction in accordance with Aircrew Training Program (ATP) for designated instructor positions.
