MOS 14P-Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember, CMF 14 (Effective 202001)

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a. Major duties.

The air and missile defense crewmember supervises, operates or serves as a member of a lightweight, highly mobile, air defense weapons systems.

Duties for MOS 14P at each level of skill are:

(1) MOSC 14P1O.

Prepares, operates and fires the Land-Based Phalanx Weapons System (LPWS), Avenger weapon system and Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) in degraded operations as required while assigned to the Avenger System.

Establishes and maintains radio and wire communications.

Performs Pre-Action Aim Calibration (PAC) procedures.

Assist in maintaining situation map.

Performs target engagement evaluation.

Applies infrared (IR) techniques to detect and engage targets.

Operates chillers for LPWS.

Resupplies ammunition and prepares systems for firing.

Perform emergency procedures for weapon systems.

Maintain sight alignment on systems.

Operates and maintains system carriers.

(2) MOSC 14P2O.

Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises and assists the preparation and firing of the LPWS and Avenger weapons systems.

Operates the Local Control Station (LCS).

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 Pony PCU.

(3) MOSC 14P3O.

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 the operation of the LCS.

Supervise dissemination of air and ground early warning information to subordinate fire units over the Pony Portable Computer Unit (PCU).

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).

(4) MOSC 14P4O.

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.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

AMD crewmembers must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of significant (Gray).

(2) A physical profile of 111121.

(3) Minimum height of 64 inches.

(4) Distance vision correctable to 20/20 without multi-focal lenses.

(5) Normal color vision.

(6) Qualifying scores.

(a)

A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area OF in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.

(b)

A minimum score of 85 in aptitude area OF on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.

(c)

A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area OF on ASVAB tests administered on or after 1 October 2016.

(d)

A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 140 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 400 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 140 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0040 shuttles in Physical Demand Category “Significant” (Gray).

(7) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.

(8) Formal training (completion of MOS 14P course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army ADA School (USAADASCH) mandatory after 1 October 2016.

(9) A U.S. citizen.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).

(1) K7–Avenger Master Gunner.

(2) T3–Ground-Base Midcourse Defense (GMD) System (personnel only).

(3) Y2–Transition (Personnel only) (Effective 2016).

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-14P-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-14P-2. Standards of grade TOE/TMOE.

(3) Table 10-14P-3. Standards of grade TDA.

MOS 14P–Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember, CMF 14 (Effective 202001)