JOB DESCRIPTIONS 



Civilian 



DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM COORDINA- 

 TOR. Coordinates and plans the scientific program for the 

 bathyscaph TRIESTE. In addition, is responsible for the 

 development and purchase of new instrumentation systems 

 for the craft. When TRIESTE is on extended field opera- 

 tion, the coordinator normally performs the additional duty 

 of Chief Scientist for that operation. 



ASSISTANT TO DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESEARCH PRO- 

 GRAM COORDINATOR. Either an instrumentation or 

 electronics technician who is assigned for the purpose of 

 assisting in the design, coordination, acquisition, and 

 installation of instrumentation systems for use on TRIESTE. 



Military 



OFFICER-IN- CHARGE, BATHYSCAPH TRIESTE. Either 

 a lieutenant or a lieutenant commander qualified in subma- 

 rines. The Officer- in- Charge is responsible for the opera- 

 tions, maintenance, and overhaul of the bathyscaph TRIESTE. 

 In port he supervises the upkeep of the craft, and at sea he 

 acts either as pilot or as director of the operation. The 

 basic administration of project military matters and assigned 

 military personnel is his responsibility. In addition, he 

 maintains liaison with operating forces and the technical 

 bureaus through the Program Officer, to insure proper flow 

 of technological and operational information as pertinent 

 new techniques are developed. 



ASSISTANT OFFICER-IN-CHARGE, BATHYSCAPH 

 TRIESTE. This officer is also qualified in submarines and 

 is a lieutenant. He assists the Officer- in- Charge in per- 

 forming his duties and acts as the alternate pilot of the 

 craft during sea operations. 



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