Army Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember

Enlisted

14S MOS

Job Detail

Supervises, operates or serves as a member of a lightweight, highly mobile, air defense weapons systems.

Prepares, operates and fires the Land-Based Phalanx Weapons System (LPWS) and Avenger weapon systems. Performs Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) degraded operations as required while assigned to the Avenger System; establishes and maintains radio and wire communications; assist in maintaining situation map; performs target engagement evaluation; applies infrared (IR) techniques to detect and engage targets; operate identification, friend or foe (IFF) programmer/charger; resupplies ammunition and prepares systems for firing; perform emergency procedures for weapon systems; maintain sight alignment on systems; operates and maintains system carriers; performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises and assists the preparation and firing of the LPWS, and Avenger weapons systems; collects and consolidates intelligence information; process special and periodic reports; prepares and maintains situation map; transmit intelligence and grid locations of incoming targets; designate fighting positions; transmit alert status and readiness changes over secured network; receives air early warning and tracks incoming targets over the Handheld Terminal Unit (HTU); performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises the LPWS and Avenger team/squad; prepares for and supervises section movement; supervise radio and wire communications; plans for and supervises ammunition resupply; deploy section to provide air defense coverage; assist in establishing operating tactical command posts and operating centers; coordinate operations and intelligence data; supervise dissemination of air and ground early warning information to subordinate fire units over the HTU; assists update of Operation Order (OPORD), situation maps and overlays; supervise installation and operations of tactical communication equipment and battle drills; employs weapon systems; supervise Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises LPWS and Avenger platoon 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 (RSOP); coordinates platoon and section logistical activities; the ADA 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 ADA 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.

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