Drives and performs operator maintenance on tanks.
Serves as operations or intelligence sergeant of armor battalion or higher level organization or as First Sergeant of tank company or cavalry troop; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center activities at brigade and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical plans and training material; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M; provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.
Supervises tank platoon and processing of operations and intelligence information; assists in planning, organization, direction, training supervision, coordination, and reporting activities of tank or staff sections; supervises platoon maintenance activities; directs distribution of fire and assigns fields of fire; collects, evaluates, assists in interpretation and dissemination of combat information; serves as operations or intelligence sergeant of armor battalion or higher level organization or as First Sergeant of tank company or cavalry troop; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center activities at brigade and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical plans and training material; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M.
Operates tracked vehicles over varied terrain and roadways in combat formation and armor marches; reacts to oral commands and visual signals; exercises techniques of land navigation; reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs; maintains orientation in moving vehicle by comparing terrain with map; refuels vehicle; selects tank routes; assists in target detection and identification; positions vehicle in firing position; assists in performance of recovery operations; conducts before, during, and after operational checks and services on tank chassis and components; prepares tank for operation under various weather conditions and for IR operations; performs operator maintenance on automotive components; employs principles of cover, concealment, and camouflage; administers first-aid and applies field sanitation methods; employs principles of escape and evasion; secures battle positions; assists in construction of fortifications and barriers, including minefields; protects self, weapons, and equipment from chemical and other contaminates; performs senior tank driver duties; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in performance of their duties; inspects automotive components for malfunctions in platoon vehicles; assists in performance of organizational maintenance of automotive components; assists in maintaining training readiness of platoon drivers; fires main gun as required; leads tank crew; plans movement routes; directs deployment of personnel and tank in combat operations and training exercises; responds to direction from platoon leaders; evaluates terrain and selected routes, areas, and firing positions; identifies and selects targets; issues firing commands; directs fire of tank weapons; employs search light; trains crews; requests, observes, and adjusts supporting fire; supervises construction of hasty fortifications; coordinates action of tank with platoon and supporting elements; supervises crew operator maintenance; coordinates requirements for organizational maintenance; supervises camouflage of equipment; evaluates work performance of subordinate crew members; conducts battle drills; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to units and responsible staff sections.