CMF 14, AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY (5)
14Z - Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant
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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.
A PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator is an important part of the Army's air defense artillery team. The PATRIOT missile system teams are used to launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of neutralizing multiple air targets. The PATRIOT missile system consists of an engagement control station, electronic power plant, communication relay group and up to eight launching stations. The PATRIOT Launching Station Operator works directly with the PATRIOT launching stations.
14S - Air and Missile Defense Crewmember
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An Air and Missile Defense Crewmember is a member of the Army's air defense artillery team using the AVENGER system. The AVENGER system is a lightweight, highly mobile and transportable surface-to-air missile/gun weapon system. It provides mobile, short-range air defense protection against air and land attacks. The Air and Missile Defense Crewmember serves as a member of the highly mobile Avenger operations team.
An Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator is a member of the Army's air defense artillery team. The air defense tactical operations center operator supervises or serves as a member of a manual early warning network (MEWN) section, team, or platoon in operations and intelligence functions.
A PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator is an important part of the Army's air defense artillery team. The PATRIOT missile system teams are used to launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of neutralizing multiple air targets. The PATRIOT missile system consists of a control station, power plant, communication relay group and up to eight launching stations.