A Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember is part of the Army's field artillery team. Artillery are weapons that fire large ammunition or missiles to support infantry and tank units in combat. The man portable air defense system crewmember supervises or serves as member of portable Air Defense system missile unit and air defense activity engaged in operations and intelligence functions.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area OF
  

• A physical demands rating of moderately heavy ((be able to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 80 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 40 pounds)

• Normal color vision

• A security clearance of CONFIDENTIAL

• Minimum height of 64 inches

• U.S. Citizenship

• Distance vision correctable to 20/20 without multifocal lenses

• Formal training (completion of MOS 14M course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School) mandatory.

Duties:

• Establish and maintain radio and wire communications
  

• Apply infrared techniques to detect and engage targets
  Identify 'friend or foe' forces
  

• Resupply ammunition
  

• Prepare man portable air defense system for firing
  

• Fire man portable air defense system
  
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 19 weeks 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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Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember is a military profession and therefore has no direct civilian counterpart. However, as an Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember 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.