Army MOS · Support
46T Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer
Overview
A Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer installs, operates, and maintains visual information equipment and systems, including video teleconferencing equipment. The specialist maintains forms, records, PLL, special tools, and test equipment and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and generators.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- audio visual av system installation
- video teleconferencing vtc setup and operations
- equipment troubleshooting and repair
- signal flow and connectivity diagnostics
- preventive maintenance and pmcs
- reading wiring diagrams and technical manuals
- basic networking for av over ip
- cable management and infrastructure
- inventory and spare parts management
- documentation and ticketing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Cisco Webex
- Audio calibration software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Help Desk Support
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded · Promotion points
- Basic Systems Technician (BST)
- Electronics Module AC (EM2)
- Electronics Module Analog (EM3)
- Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
Career Growth
- Electronics Module DC (EM1)
- Electronics Module Digital (EM4)
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
- Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
Related Occupations
- Broadcast Technicians
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Lighting Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 46T. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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