Supervise, operate or serve as a member of a lightweight, highly mobile, Air Defense weapons system.
Supervises AVENGER/MANPADS operations; performs or supervises ADA operations and intelligence duties; assists platoon leader in planning, management and training activities of subordinate sections; performs and supervises ADA battle management center operations; conducts platoon reconnaissance, selection and occupation of position; coordinates platoon and section logistical activities; the Air Defense Artillery senior sergeant supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the emplacement, operation, unit level maintenance and management of air defense artillery weapon systems in support of ADA units at all levels; supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; supervise training, evaluations and certification of AD crews in AD table training crew-drills; monitors unit equipment readiness and prepares monthly readiness reports; perform inspections on maintenance records and demand supported/diagnostics repair parts stockage procedures; designs and implements the unit maintenance programs; coordinate with maintenance and logistical support activities; perform organizational planning, operations and training.
The Air Defense Artillery senior sergeant supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the emplacement, operation, unit level maintenance and management of air defense artillery weapon systems in support of ADA units at all levels; supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; supervise training, evaluations and certification of AD crews in AD table training crew-drills; monitors unit equipment readiness and prepares monthly readiness reports; perform inspections on maintenance records and demand supported/diagnostics repair parts stockage procedures; designs and implements the unit maintenance programs; coordinate with maintenance and logistical support activities; perform organizational planning, operations and training; provides advice and makes recommendations to their senior leaders and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies their senior leader on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command/organization activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by their senior leader; ensures adherence to command/organization policies; disseminates command/organization policies, objectives and guidance to subordinate NCO Support Chain to ensure successful completion of missions; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to their senior leaders and appropriate subordinate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command/organization; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command/organization; serves as president or member of command/organization promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command/organization's "Military Member of the Quarter/Year" competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by their senior leader.
Prepares, operates and fires the AVENGER and Man Portable Air Defense System weapons systems; establishes and maintains radio and wire communications; assists in maintaining situation map; performs target engagement evaluation; applies infrared techniques to detect and engage targets; operates identification, friend or foe programmer/ charger; resupplies ammunition and prepares systems for firing; performs emergency procedures for weapon systems; maintains sight alignment on systems; operates and maintains system carriers; supervises and assists the preparation and firing of the AVENGER/MANPADS weapons systems; collects and consolidates intelligence information; processes special and periodic reports; prepares and maintains situation map; transmits intelligence and grid locations of incoming targets; designates fighting positions; alerts firing batteries; transmits alert status and readiness changes; supervises the AVENGER/MANPADS team/ squad; writes and handles JINTACCS messages; prepares for and supervises section movement; supervises radio and wire communications; plans for and supervises ammunition resupply; deploys section to provide Air Defense coverage; assists in establishing operating tactical command posts and operating centers; coordinates operations and intelligence data; supervises dissemination of air and ground early warning information on MCS; assists update of OPORD, situation maps and overlays; supervises ECM and ECCM operations; supervises installation and operations of tactical communication equipment and battle drills; employs weapon systems; supervises PMCS.