Installs, configures, operates, aligns, conducts performance tests and performs unit and direct support maintenance on tactical through strategic satellite communications equipment and associated devices; conducts stressed and unstressed network operations; performs operations and maintenance and quality control tests on Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem (DCSS); prepares system and equipment related forms and reports; installs and maintains tactical satellite antenna equipment; operates and performs PMCS on assigned communications equipment and vehicles; installs, operates and performs PMCS on power generators; provides technical assistance to subordinates engaged in the operation and maintenance of tactical through strategic satellite communication systems; identifies and reports electronic jamming and deception and applies appropriate Electronic Counter Counter-Measures (ECCM); performs complex and multifaceted tasks associated with stressed and unstressed network operations; supervises and performs alignment, control functions and direct support maintenance on assigned communications equipment; ensures backup equipment, spares and repair parts are available to sustain system operations; compile system and network statistics for reports; plans, supervises and integrates the installation, operation and maintenance of tactical through strategic satellite communications assemblages and systems; establish workload, work schedules and maintenance priorities; performs and supervises quality control inspections; request logistic support; trains subordinate personnel in the operation and maintenance of satellite and associated equipment; consolidates system and network statistics and reports and submits them to network control/management headquarters; executes telecommunications service orders (TSO); performs coordination with Army, Joint and commercial activities to accomplish satellite and distributed communications at all levels of command.