a. Major duties.
The Avenger Crewmember supervises, operates or serves as a member of a lightweight, highly mobile, air defense weapons systems.
Duties for MOS 14S at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 14S1O.
Prepares, operates and fires the 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.
(2) MOSC 14S2O.
Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises and assists the preparation and firing of the Avenger weapon 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) or the Pony Portable Computer Unit (PCU).
(3) MOSC 14S3O.
Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises the 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 or the Pony 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 14S4O.
Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises 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 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 14S course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army ADA School (USAADASCH) mandatory.
(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)).
(2) T3–Ground-Base Midcourse Defense (GMD) System (personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-14S-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-14S-2. Standards of grade TOE/TMOE.
(3) Table 10-14S-3. Standards of grade TDA.