Communication Strategy and Operations Chief

The Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Chief assists the COMMSTRAT Officer, Visual Information Officer (VIO), and/or COMMSTRAT Planner in communication planning and execution, and is proficient in the technical aspects of written and visual communication, to include product development, equipment and equipment management, and software. The COMMSTRAT Chief conducts these activities in support of operations, garrison, training, and recruiting requirements. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: employing, training, and deploying 45XX OccFld personnel and equipment; overseeing and supervising daily operations; advising leadership on communication matters; participating in operational, Service and communication planning; conducting communication integration and synchronization; engaging with internal, domestic and international audiences via traditional news media, social and emerging media, and face-to-face communication; and supervising the production of communication (written and visual information) products. COMMSTRAT Chiefs serve as enlisted technical advisors and may assume the duties as the COMMSTRAT Officer or VIO in their absence, to include performing the administrative duties normally assigned to those officers. Staff Sergeants will also execute select duties and responsibilities found within the 4512, 4541 and 4571 PMOSs.