Air and Missile Defense Crewmember

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.

You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.

You must be between the ages of 17-34.

You must have a GED or High School Diploma.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.

Must meet Army Height and weight standards

Job Overview

The Air and Missile Defense Crewmember operates and maintains three of the Army’s surface-to-air advanced weapons systems, which provide mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles and other threats.

The crewmember is responsible for transporting and maintaining several weapons systems, including the counter-rocket artillery and mortar, and the Avenger missile system. He is also responsible for reloading and resupplying these weapons systems as well as tracking, identifying and destroying ground-based enemy threats.

Job Duties:

Movement and placement of the C-RAM, STINGER (MANPADS), and AVENGER weapons systems in various locations and environments

Operate C-RAM, STINGER, and AVENGER electronic, hydraulic, radar and mechanical components

Perform maintenance on the C-RAM, STINGER and AVENGER systems

Perform target engagement evaluations; operate “friend or foe” identification equipment

Load, fire and reload missile and gun systems

Transport, prepare, reload and resupply missiles and ammunition

Establish and maintain, digital, radio and wire communications

Training

Job training for an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Operate C-RAM, STINGER and AVENGER weapon systems and vehicles over various terrain

Maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components

Navigate terrain using maps, compass and GPS devices

Utilize digital communications equipment to receive target information and engagement orders

Visually and electronically Identify and engage enemy targets

Ammunition handling procedures

Air Defense Artillery tactics, techniques, procedures and air battle strategy

Helpful Skills:

Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger

Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure

Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure

Ability to work as a team member

About U.S. Army:

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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