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WARRANT OFFICER ADVANCED COURSE (WOAC) MOS 918B

 

COURSE SUMMARY

 

WOAC 918B, is designed to prepare Warrant Officers promoted from CW2 918B (Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician) to CW3, 918B (Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician).  918Bs are trained at WOBC to serve in units to manage personnel, equipment, and facility assets for operation, repair, calibration, maintenance, and modification of radio, radar, computer, electronic data processing, controlled cryptographic items, television, fiber optic, calibration, radiological and related communications equipment and associated tools, test, and accessory equipment. Ensures personnel are trained to use the tools, test equipment, and applicable publications for the completion of the mission and are trained in automation skills. Ensures that Logistics tracking systems such as the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS) Army Maintenance Management Systems (SAMS-2), and the Standard Army Retail Supply Systems (SARSS) are used. Interprets technical data and schematics, researches and interprets supply data, and fabricates repair parts or procures through outside resources. Coordinates technical, administrative, and logistical interface between the maintenance activity and supported units. Performs other company-grade officer level duties as required/ essential to the unit mission. Upon selection to CW3, 918B serve in positions with of high command interest (i.e., White House Communications Officer), assume command (i.e., Commanders of TMDE Detachments), battalion and higher senior electronics maintenance positions (i.e., Asst. DMMC), and higher-level maintenance units.  Methods of instruction range from conference to small group instruction. Instruction consists of Common core, diagnostics, maintenance management, and hands-on equipment specific technical training. 918Bs are exposed to a myriad of potential MOSs and positions that they may have to command or become the senior maintenance and logistics warrant officer. The Hands-on technical training received at the WOAC reinforces the maintenance technician skills to a level that prepares them to fulfill these duties.    

   

             

 

  

COURSE OUTLINE

 

WEEK #1 ORIENTATION/TRADOC DIRECTED COMMON CORE

Redstone Arsenal, AL

COMMAND WELCOME

INPROCESS

COURSE OVERVIEW

MUNITIONS TRAINING DEPARTMENT INBRIEF

COMMANDANT WELCOME

ISSUE OF PUBLICATIONS

CIVILIAN/MILITARY WORKGROUP

DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM

PREPARE A BATTALION OPERATIONS ORDER

SUICIDE PREVENTION

PREVENTATIVE MEDICING

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

RISK MANAGEMENT

TRAIN A COMPANY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

PHYSICAL TRAINING TEST AND RECOVERY

COMPANY FITNESS PROGRAM

SUPPLY OPERATIONS

ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING

REVIEW

 

WEEK #2 TRADOC DIRECTED COMMON CORE

Redstone Arsenal, AL

EXAMINATION I

ARMY XXI

BRIGADE FIGHT

WRITE TO PURSUADE

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

UNIT COUNSELING PROGRAM

DEVELOP SUBORDINATES

IPB

LAW OF WAR

BUILD A COHESIVE UNIT

VELOCITY MANAGEMENT / LOGSA

REDUCE STRESS

TAKE CHARGE OF A SECTION

COMMAND CLIMATE

PHYSICAL SECURITY

EXAM II

PUBLICATION TURN-IN

 

WEEK #3 SAMS - STAMIS / IFTE / MISSILE SYSTEMS ORIENTATION

Redstone Arsenal, AL

SAMS / SAMIS

IFTE TRAINING

MISSILE SYSTEMS ORIENTATION (918E PREPARATION)

 

WEEK #4 RADIATION CUSTODIAN COURSE (CERTIFIED)

Redstone Arsenal, AL

PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR RADIATION

RADIATION UNITS

BASICS OF RADIATION DETECTION

SHIELDING OF IONIZING RADIATION

BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATION

EXPOSURE GUIDANCE AND CONTROL

MONITOR, WIPE TEST, AND TRANSMISSION

STORAGE, REPORTING AND DISPOSAL

CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES AND SAFETY

RADIATION ACCIDENTS AND DECONTAMINATION

REPORT PROCEDURES FOR THE M43A1/(U)

ALPHA INSTRUMENTS

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

 

WEEK #5 CALIBRATION (TMDE) & COMMAND OVERVIEW / LIDB

Redstone Arsenal, AL

INTRODUCTION TO TMDE

US ARMY TMDE ACTIVITY (USATA) ORGANIZATION

TMDE SAFETY PROGRAM

TMDE QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM

AREA TMDE SUPPORT TEAM (ATST) OPERATIONS

CALSETS 2000 OVERVIEW

ATST & DIVISIONAL INTEGRATION

COMPUTER BASED TRAINING PRODUCTS

US ARMY PRIMARY STANDARDS LABORATORY OVERVIEW (FIELD TRIP)

US ARMY RADIATION LABORATORY OVERVIEW (FIELD TRIP)

TMDE REFERENCE MATERIALS

TMDE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMMS)

LOGISTICS INTEGRATED DATA BASE (LIDB)

 

WEEK #6 INTRODUCTION / COTS MAINTENANCE

Fort Gordon, GA

COURSE INTRODUCTION

STAFF ASSIGNMENT BRIEFING

COMPUTER OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) MAINTENANCE

 

WEEK #7 ADVANCED NETWORKING

Fort Gordon, GA

ADVANCED NETWORKING

 

WEEK #8 MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT OPERATING SYSTEM

Fort Gordon, GA

MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT OPERATING SYSTEM

 

WEEK #9  AVIONICS OVERVIEW

Fort Gordon, GA

INTRO TO AVIONICS

INTRO TO RADIO SET AN/ARC-201A

INTRO TO RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER AN/ARC-164

INTRO TO RADIO SET AN/ARC-220

INTRO TO AUTO INSTRUMENT AN/ARN-82A

INTRO TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

AVIM OF LASER DETECTING SET AN/AVR-2(V)1

 

WEEK #10  AVIONICS OVERVIEW (CONT)

Fort Gordon, GA

AVIATOR'S NVIS AN/AVS-6(V)

AVIM OF COUNTERMEASURES SET AN/ALQ-144(V)

AVIM OF TRANSPONDER TEST SET APX-100(V)

AVIM OF TRANSPONDER TEST SET APX-72

AVIM OF COUNTERMEASURE SET AN/ALQ-136(V)

AVIM OF COUNTERMEASURE SET AN/ALQ-156(V)

AVIM OF COUNTERMEASURE SET AN/ALQ100(V)

AVIM OF OH-58D

 

WEEK #11 NEW SYSTEMS UPDATE

Fort Gordon, GA

NEW SYSTEMS UPDATE

 

WEEK #12 STAFF ASSIGNMENT BRIEFING / BATTLE COMMAND LAB / OUTPROCESSING

Fort Gordon, GA

STAFF ASSIGNMENT BRIEFING

BATTLE COMMAND LAB

END OF COURSE REVIEW

POI REVIEW

END OF COURSE TEST

END OF COURSE COUNSELINGS

OUTPROCESSING

 

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