Serve as a member of M48/M60 armor unit in offensive and defensive combat operations.
Assists in target detection and identification; places turret in operation; determines range to target; prepares range cards; operates main gun controls and firing controls, adjusts fires, bore-sights, zeros main gun and fires main gun; loads, fires, and clears machine guns; operates tracked and wheeled vehicles over varied terrain and roadways in combat formation and armor marches; uses and responds to oral commands and visual signals; maintains orientation in moving vehicle by comparing terrain with maps; selects tank routes, positions vehicle in firing position, secures battle position; secures, prepares, and stows ammunition aboard tank; loads main gun; unloads misfires; exercises safety precautions in ammunition handling; refuels vehicles; prepares radio equipment for operation and enters net; operates internal communications equipment; performs operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls, and communications equipment; assists in performance of unit maintenance of turret components, preventative maintenance checks and services on tank chassis and automotive components before, during, and after use; assists in performance of recovery operations; prepares tank for operations under various weather conditions and for passive operations; assists in construction of fortification and barriers, including minefields; supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties; assists tank commander in training tank crew; prepares, files, and distributes operations maps, situation maps, and overlays; reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs; records information on maps and overlays; indicates location, strength, tactical deployment, and emplacement of friendly and enemy units; marks vehicle routes on maps and overlays; reproduces, distributes, and files operations orders and plans; inspects tank turret and automotive components for malfunctions; assists in the performance of unit maintenance of automotive components and the gunnery proficiency of subordinate gunners and loaders; supervises ammunition resupply operations to include request, receipt, storage, inspection, and issue of ammunition within armor units; performs duties as tank commander; directs deployment of personnel and tank in combat operations and training exercises; evaluates terrain and selected routes, areas, and firing positions; identifies and selects targets; issues fire commands; directs fire of tank weapons; employs searchlight; conducts battle drills; requests, observes, adjusts supporting fire; responds to direction from platoon leader; coordinates action of tank with platoon and supporting elements; plans movement routes; supervises camouflage of equipment; evaluates work performance of subordinate crew members; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit and responsible staff sections; supervises operation of support platoon class III/V squads.
Assists in planning, organization, direction, training, supervision, coordination, and reporting activities of tank platoon or staff section; supervises platoon maintenance activities; directs distribution of fire and assigns fields of fire; collects, evaluates, and assists in interpretation and dissemination of combat information; directs platoon tactical movement; directs movement to contact, hasty attack, and defense at platoon level; coordinates platoon resupply operations; supervises the employment of OPSEC measures; coordinates the evacuation of casualties; the armor senior sergeant serves as principal NCO in armor company, cavalry troop, or operations and intelligence staff sections in armor battalion, cavalry squadron, or higher level organizations; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center at battalion and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical operations plans and orders; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.
The armor senior sergeant serves as principal NCO in armor company, cavalry troop, or operations and intelligence staff sections in armor battalion, cavalry squadron, or higher level organizations; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center at battalion and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical operations plans and orders; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.