JOB DUTIES

• Movement and placement of the AVENGER weapons system in various locations and environments


• Operate AVENGER electronic, hydraulic, radar and mechanical components


• Perform maintenance on the AVENGER system


• Perform target engagement evaluations; operate “friend-or foe” identification equipment and engage targets


• 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 AVENGER 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 AVENGER weapon system and wheeled vehicles (HMMWV) over various terrain


• Maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical components


• Navigate terrain using maps, compass and GPS devices


• Utilize digital communications equipment to identify receive target information and engagement orders


• Load, fire, and reload missile and gun systems


• Ammunition-handling procedures


• Air Defense Artillery tactics, techniques, procedures and air battle strategy