A PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator is part of the Army's air defense artillery team. The Patriot missile system teams launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of destroying multiple air targets. The Patriot missile system consists of a control station, power plant, communications relay group and as many as eight launching stations. The PATRIOT launching station enhanced operator/maintainer supervises or serves as a member of a PATRIOT Air Defense weapons system or as a member of an Air Defense activity engaged in operations, intelligence or liaison functions.

Requirements:

• A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area CF
  

• 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 SECRET

• Normal color vision

• Minimum height of 64 inches

• A Security Clearance of SECRET

• Formal training (completion of MOS 14T course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army ADA School) mandatory

• Be a U.S. Citizen

Duties:

• Placing the Patriot launching system in the field
  

• Supplying launching station with Patriot missiles
  

• Operating specific Patriot launcher electronic systems
  

• Performing preventative maintenance on Patriot launching stations
  

• Handling Patriot ammunition
  
  
  
  

Training:

• Nine weeks of basic training

• 11 weeks of 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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A PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator is a military profession and therefore has no direct civilian counterpart. However, as a PATRIOT Launching Station 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.