a. Major duties.
The M1 armor crewman leads, supervises, or serves as a member of M1 armor unit in offensive and defensive combat operations.
In addition, serves or assists on staffs at battalion or higher level.
Duties for MOS 19K at each level of skill are as follows:
(1) MOSC 19K1O.
Perform primary duties as a loader or driver.
Stow and care for ammunition, load the main gun and the coaxial machine gun ready box.
Aim and fire the loader’s machine gun.
Accountable to the tank commander (TC) for the maintenance of communications equipment.
Ensure that communication equipment is inspected and is operating properly.
Load frequencies and conduct radio checks as part of routine maintenance.
Search for targets, maintain rear security, and act as air guard or antitank guided missile (ATGM) guard, before engagement actions are initiated.
Assist the tank commander as needed by providing directions to the driver, so the tank maintains its position in formation.
Move, position, and stop the tank.
While driving, search for covered and concealed routes and for covered positions to move to if the tank is engaged.
Maintain the tank’s position in formation and watch for visual signals.
Monitor the steer-to indicator, if the tank is equipped, and select the best tactical route.
Assist the gunner and tank commander by scanning for targets and sensing fired rounds during engagements.
Responsible to the tank commander for the vehicle maintenance.
(2) MOSC 19K2O.
Perform primary duties as gunner.
Perform duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervise subordinate personnel in performance of these duties.
Search for targets, aim, and fire both the main gun and the coaxial machine gun.
Responsible to the TC for the maintenance of the tank’s armament and fire control equipment.
Serves as the assistant TC and assumes the responsibilities of the tank commander as required.
Maintain the tank’s communications and internal control systems.
(3) MOSC 19K3O.
Perform primary duties as tank commander.
Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties.
Expert at using the tank’s weapon systems, requesting indirect fires, and executing land navigation using both digital systems and more traditional methods, such as terrain association.
Brief crew, direct the movement of the tank, submit all reports, and supervise initial first-aid treatment and evacuation of wounded crewmen.
Control vehicle fires.
Ensure the welfare of the crew.
Lay the gun for direction.
Issue fire commands.
Train crew on the maintenance and accountability of assigned equipment, and the tactical employment of the tank.
Know and understand the company mission and company commander’s intent.
(4) MOSC 19K4O.
Perform primary duties as a Platoon Sergeant.
Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties.
Assist and advise the Platoon Leader (PL).
Mentor crewmen, other NCOs, and the PL on tactical and technical employment of the platoon’s assigned equipment.
Supervise the platoon’s administration, logistics, and maintenance.
Supervises individual training.
Advises the PL on appointments, promotions and reductions, assignments, and discipline of NCOs and enlisted Soldiers in the platoon.
Update the PL on appropriate reports, and forwards any reports needed by company HQ.
Take charge of task organized elements in the platoon during tactical operations, including quartering parties, support elements.
Serve as a tank commander/section leader when the platoon operates mounted.
Monitor the morale, discipline, and health of platoon members.
Ensure Soldiers maintain all equipment.
Coordinates and supervises company-directed platoon resupply operations.
Collect, prepare, and forward logistic status updates and requests to the company 1SG.
Ensure ammunition and supplies are properly and evenly distributed after the platoon consolidates on the objective and while the platoon reorganizes.
Ensure support supplies are present.
Direct the platoon’s casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) process.
Maintain platoon strength information, consolidates, and forwards the platoon’s casualty reports, and receives and orients replacements.
Monitor the commander’s tactical display to maintain awareness of the platoon’s positions relative to the company formation.
Maintain accountability to the PL for the training, discipline, and welfare of the Soldiers in the platoon.
Coordinate the platoon’s sustainment requirements and handle the personal needs of individual Soldiers.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
M1 armor crewmen must possess the following qualifications:
(1)
A physical demands rating of Heavy (Black).
(2)
A physical profile of 111121.
A physical profile exception is given for all Soldiers that are reclassifying into an MOS in the same CMF that already have an approved medical waiver.
(3)
Correctable vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/100 in other eye.
(4)
Normal color vision.
(5)
A maximum height of 6 feet, 1 inch.
(6)
Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CO in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 87 in aptitude area CO on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
(c)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0160 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0450 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0160 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0043 shuttles in Physical Demand Category “Heavy” (Black).
(7)
Formal training (completion of MOS 19K course conducted under the auspices of U.S. Army Armor School) mandatory.
(8)
Reclassification.
(a) Active Component.
The highest grade an individual may be reclassified into MOS 19K is grade SGT.
Soldiers reclassifying into MOS 19K must complete a mandatory MOS 19K course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Armor School.
(b) Reserve Component (RC).
1.
Skill level 1 and 2 Soldiers reclassifying into MOS 19K must complete the MOS 19K1O reclassification course (MOS-T), MOS 19K advanced individual training or an approved reclassification transition course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Armor School.
2.
Skill level 2 and 3 NCOs must complete a proponent approved 19K2/3 reclassification course or an approved reclassification course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Armor School.
Skill level 3 and 4 NCOs must complete both the skill level 1 reclassification requirement and complete one of the following; the skill level 3 or 4 TATSC NCOES technical phases, or a proponent approved NCOES transition course.
3.
Skill level 4 reclassification into MOS 19K is not authorized.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 for (listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) A8–Master Gunnery (M1/M1A1 Tank).
(2) K4–M1A2 Tank Operations and Maintenance.
(3) K8–Master Gunnery (M1A2 Tank).
(4) R4–Stryker Armored Vehicle Operations/Maintenance
(5) R7–Army Reconnaissance (Skill level 3 and above personnel only).
(6) R8–Mobile Gun System Master Gunner.
(7) 2S–Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(8) 5C–Mission Command Digital Master Gunner (MCDMG) (Skill level 2 thru 6) (Effective 201710).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-19K-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-19K-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-19K-3. Standards of grade TDA.