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

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

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