MOS 15Z-Aviation Senior Sergeant (Avn Sr SGT), CMF 15

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a. Major duties.

Supervises personnel performing duties of CMF 15 Aviation as described below:

(1) MOSC 15Z5O.

The aviation senior sergeant supervises aviation activities in a maintenance company/troop, aviation support company/troop and depot maintenance having a mix of aircraft maintenance and/or component repair MOS.

Prepares studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair, and related activities.

Plans aircraft maintenance areas, components repair shops, and facilities.

Apply production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance and shop operations.

Supervise the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding.

Supervise research and development projects in aviation and related areas.

Assist in the development of maintenance procedures for prototype aircraft and components.

Supervise the development and instruction of training programs.

Recommend and establish plans, policies, and procedures for aircraft maintenance operations.

Maintains supply economy and discipline.

Principal NCO in the operations (S3) section of an Aviation Battalion.

Responsible for the synchronization of all staff functions for the commander.

Knowledge of all ABCS systems and understands their deployment on the battlefield.

Supervises and instructs subordinates in proper work techniques and procedures.

Reviews, consolidates and prepares technical reports.

Provides and oversight of a flight operations section that is responsible for the reporting of flight violations, preparing of situation maps, receiving and transferring classified information and participates in the crash rescue system.

(2) MOSC 15Z6O.

The Aviation Senior Sergeant serves as the principal NCO in a Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) or higher organizations.

Provides tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinates and makes recommendations to supervisors in the accomplishment of their duties.

Supervises activities pertaining to operations (S3) in a CAB.

Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training combat operations.

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

(1)

Aircraft senior sergeant must possess the following qualifications:

Waivers, ACASP qualification, and/or exceptions must be approved by Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-CDF-P, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).

(a)

A physical demands rating Moderate (Gold).

(b)

A physical profile of 323222

(c)

Normal color vision

(d)

Qualifying scores – Line scores are the same as the feeder MOS.

A Minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) -0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demands Category “Moderate” (Gold).

(e)

As per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG/SGM requires a security eligibility of an interim SECRET clearance or higher.

(f)

Reclassification: Must meet the above qualifications and all prerequisites IAW AR 614-200 Chapter 3-19 and AR 40-501 Chapter 3.

Must have held a CMF 15 MOS for a minimum of 24 months at skill level 4.

1. Active Component:

Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet to Cdr, USAACE, ATTN: ATZQ-CDF-P, Ft Rucker, AL 36362-5000, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).

2. National Guard:

Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet through National Guard Bureau, ATTN: NGB-ARNG-AV, 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1382, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).

3. Reserve Component:

Soldiers that do not meet the above qualifications must submit a determination packet through Commander, 11th Aviation Command, ATTN: G3 (ARRC-AKY-OP), 1160 Brandenburg Station Road, Ft Knox, KY 40121-4190, (http://www.rucker.army.mil/usaace/directorates/cdid/opfd/iw_enlisted.html).

(2)

Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any Soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS.

This disqualification will not be waived, even though the Soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completes the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) or a civilian equivalent, except as specified below:

(a)

A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, 2000 “text revision” (DSM-IV) (http://www.psych.org/MainMenu/Research/DSMIV.aspx) is disqualifying.

Cdr, HRC may waive this disqualification after a Soldier/potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army ASAP Education, out-patient or inpatient programs or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendations of the chain of command and the Cdr, USA Aeromedical Center.

A Soldier/potential enlistee who completes any aspect of ASAP and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol or alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment in this MOS as a high risk.

(b)

Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use of narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by Title 21 United States Code (USC) Controlled Substances Act, Section 801, et seq, (http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/801.htm) is disqualifying.

(c)

A positive result of urine test administered per AR 600-85 The Army Substance Abuse Program, that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of “no diagnosis apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.

(d)

Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, et seq, is disqualifying.

A documented instance includes conviction by any courts martial or any civilian court.

Convictions include juvenile adjudication, non judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or voluntary confession after proper rights warning according to Article 31(b), UCMJ.

(e)

A Soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for teenage civilian experimentation with marijuana or other cannabinoids disclosed in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by information obtained from DD Form (SF) 2808 Report of Medical Examination or DD Form (SF) 2807-2 Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report.

(Experimentation is defined as one time use or casual use over a short period of time resulting from peer pressure.)

The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the individual’s 18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.

(3)

MOS closed for reclassification to Soldiers who have been deemed permanently non-deployable in accordance with AR 614-30, AR 40-501, AR 220-1 and AR 600-8-101.

Soldiers must meet the minimum criteria for retainability stated in AR 600-60, paragraph 4-2(b) and be fully deployable to all locations and echelons.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

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

(1) A2—Aviation Safety (Rescind 201710)

(2) R7—Army Reconnaissance (Skill level 3 and above personnel only).

(3) 5A—Joint Air Tactical Operations

(4) 5U—Tactical Air Operations

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

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

(1) Table 10-15Z-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-15Z-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.

(3) Table 10-15Z-3. Standards of grade TDA.

MOS 15Z–Aviation Senior Sergeant (Avn Sr SGT), CMF 15