This creates a struggle for the enlisted member, who should be one of the most experienced in the Command Center. A Command Center rate and a Communications rate could be developed that creates a SME for both rates. This clear rate definition would set a logical career path out for each new rate.
The OS rate is has too many knowledge areas to be proficient at all of them. The best way to fix this problem is to split the rate into two; more specialized rates. The Command Center rate should have a fast requalification process based on specialized knowledge and previous qualifications. The Communications rate would carry over well enough that each member would be able to enter their new position without any trouble based on passed knowledge, experience and qualifications. This change would make a better more specialized set of rates with a strong knowledge base in each of