Overview
The Air Defense Artillery Officer leads the Air Defense Artillery branch, which protects U.S. forces from aerial attack, missile attack, and enemy surveillance. They must be experts in tactics, techniques, and procedures for the employment of air defense systems. They also become experts in the AVENGER system.
Job duties
- Coordinate the air defense target engagement process in joint and multinational operations
- Employ Air Defense Artillery Soldiers at all levels of command
Training
Job training for an Air Defense Artillery Officer includes completion of a two-phase Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC). BOLC A consists of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and BOLC B is training for the Air Defense Artillery Branch. The Direct Commission Program is an alternate path for qualified individuals interested in serving as officers in the Army National Guard.
Helpful skills
- Self-discipline, confidence, and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capability to bear numerous responsibilities ##
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. Being an officer in the Army National Guard is similar in many ways to holding a managerial position in a corporation.
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Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-08-22