The Patriot missile system teams are used to launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of destroying multiple air targets. The Patriot missile system consists of a control station, power plant, communication relay group and up to eight launching stations. The PATRIOT fire control enhanced operator/maintainer supervises or serves in an air defense unit or as a member of an air defense activity engaged in operations or intelligence functions of liaison units. Responsible for system emplacement, initialization, and operator/organizational level system maintenance and services, (limited to the ability to detect improper equipment operation or malfunction by use of the senses, embedded diagnostic aids; e.g., BIT/BITE and/or onboard test equipment, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (e.g., multimeter to perform low voltage and continuity checks), technical references, technical inspections, adjustments, removal and replacement of battery replaceable units/line-replaceable units, and other tasks authorized in the maintenance allocation chart, and preventive maintenance checks and services required to sustain or return the PATRIOT Fire Control Section, Fire Direction Section, and associated equipment to its operational readiness condition. Performs Battle Damage Assessment Repair, near-real time status reporting, report generation, and system deployment. Evaluates target data and identifies and engages targets.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area MM

• A physical demands rating of moderate (Be able to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds)

• Normal color vision

• A security clearance of SECRET

• U.S. Citizenship

   

Duties:

• Responsible for placement of the Patriot system in the field
  

• Perform real-time status reporting during combat
  

• Operate specific Patriot coordinate and target identification systems
  

• Perform maintenance on coordinate, communication and target identification systems
  

• Evaluate target data and identifies and engages targets
  

• Perform operation and intelligence duties
  

• Establish radio and wire communications in the field
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 19 weeks, four days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. (Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions)
  

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PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator is a military profession and therefore has no direct civilian counterpart. However, as an PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator you will learn discipline, teamwork, and leadership. The skills, knowledge and personal development that you gain are valuable assets and will complement any career you should choose to pursue.