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Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator

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Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator - 14H


  • Active/Reserve:Active Duty
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The air defense enhanced early warning system operators supervise PATRIOT air defense units and air defense activities that engage in liaison functions. Their teams are used to neutralize air targets and are an important part of the Army's space defense system.

Job Duties

  • Perform march orders, emplacements, initializations and system maintenance on air/missile defense planning control systems
  • Evaluate tactical electronic intelligence data for operations in a joint network
  • Perform data connectivity between various networks and communication systems

    • Requirements

  • 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.

    • Training

    Job training for an air defense enhanced early warning system operators requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nearly 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.

    Helpful Skills

  • Interest in mathematics
  • Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
  • Ability to multitask
  • Interest in missile and rocket operations
  • Capable of working as a team member

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • General Technical (GT): 98, Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 99

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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