A professional who operates and monitors communication console to receive and relay command and control information or instructions. Respnsibilities include:

• Observes signal light on communication console and presses switch to open or close communication channel.
• Receives communiques concerning such items as unknown aircraft, deployment of equipment and troops, or emergency situation.
• Records message and notifies designated personnel concerning communique, following manual procedures, or presses switch to facilitate direct communication between originator and appropriate action addressee.
• Relays information to originating source or specified individuals to initiate action to be taken.