Senior Network Plans NCO
Developmental counseling statement sample covering Senior Network Plans NCO

Posted Sunday, December 4, 2005

Possible topics to discuss during counseling:

• Close out last quarter’s counseling (Assessment Section of DA Form 4856)
• Plans, directs, supervises and manages the installation, operation, and maintenance of a telecommunication system network
• Coordinates the resolution of communication difficulties within Army operated Signal systems and networks, and between Army, Joint, Defense, and commercial telecommunications activities
• Develops and enforces unit level Signal maintenance programs, policies and procedures
• Plans and coordinates logistic support for C4I network operations
• Provides advice and technical assistance to commanders and subordinate units/elements
• Performs Signal staff functions and coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and operational databases used to conduct Signal support functions in both tactical and strategic environments
• Manages the plans section that controls the operation of telecommunication system network in a field and garrison environment
• Prepares tactical map boards, overlays, and communication system status boards
• Manages the operation, maintenance, and security of COMSEC equipment
• Manages system troubleshooting in a telecommunication system network
• Manages the activation and reliability of circuits/links
• Inspects emergency destruction plans
• Inspects physical security of facilities
• Manages a publications library
• Manages the maintenance of files and correspondence
• Inspects the daily operation of the section for efficiency
• Prepares shift schedules
• Develops and ensures compliance with policy and procedures for all types of communication operational environments
• Verifies telecommunication service request (TSR) for Army, Joint, Defense or commercial activities
• Disseminates TSOs to subordinate shifts, assemblages or stations
• Establish and maintain liaison with supported and supporting activities or units
• Directs restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links and systems
• Develops frequency operational requirements and telecommunication service request
• Allocates equipment for operations or other special missions/exercises
• Advises superiors on capabilities and limitations of communication equipment
• Write or interpret operation orders, policy letters and standing operating procedures
• Presents an operation or information brief
• Ensure compliance with security regulations governing communication equipment, COMSEC, and automated data processing (ADP) equipment
• Coordinate logistical support for day to day operations
• Establish technical, operational, and maintenance training programs for subordinate personnel
• Responsible for the accountability, training, health, welfare and morale of subordinate personnel
• Disseminates operation information to subordinates to ensure C2 communications connectivity
• Assimilates and reports system/network statistics
• Uses automated data processing equipment (desktop computer) to process operational and administrative information
• Check for the activation and reliability of communications circuits/links
• Inspect electronic counter-countermeasures
• Plan, coordinate and input telecommunication information into an operations order
• Participates in community/post activities
• Encourages subordinates to enroll in college courses, correspondence courses, etc
• Proficient on all tactical and technical skills
• Looks for better ways to accomplish the mission
• Develops challenging training to encourage the development of all soldiers
• Responsible for the accountability, training, health, welfare and morale of subordinate personnel
• Enforce and maintain standards on established Army and unit training programs--APFT, CTT, weapons qualification, weight control, etc
• Enforce and maintain Army Value standards
• Counsel subordinates on professional growth and performance counseling
• Perform additional or appointed duties

Short Term Goal:

• College Courses
• Promotion-update DA Photo and personnel records
• Upcoming exercises/missions, unit inspections

Long Term Goals:

• Sergeant Major
• Command Sergeant Major
• Brigade Operations Sergeant

Below is a space for you to list additional topics that may apply uniquely to your situation:
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Possible Plan of Action: (Person counseled develops plan with counselor’s guidance.)

• Review daily operation procedures of the section and look for ways to improve efficiency
• Develop a continuity book on all Signal planning activities
• Inspect training to ensure section can accomplish its mission
• Inspect COMSEC equipment during operation to ensure proper procedures are being followed
• Review how the section performs during the normal duty day in a garrison and field environment
• Ensure map boards and communication network boards reflect current and accurate information
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper accountability and serviceability is being maintained
• Coordinate with supported unit to establish a good working relationship
• Review and counsel subordinates as required
• Develop training programs that will increase the level of proficiency of all soldiers
• Develop a good working relationship with all subordinates, superiors, civilians, etc
• Provide subordinates with philosophy, standards and goals expected
• Maintain leader book on subordinate personnel

Possible Leader’s Responsibilities: (This is only an example for you to use as a guide.)

• Provide soldier with philosophy and goals expected
• Talk daily about what is going right and what is going wrong
• Provide soldier with a copy of all SOPs and policy letters
• Provide soldier with short/long term calendars
• Provide soldier with required resources to conduct training and operations
• Inspect installation, operation, maintenance, and management of the planning section in the garrison and field environment

Author: SGM John L. Murray