Overview
The Air and Missile Defense Systems Integrator is responsible for the maintenance and training of various Air Defense mission command systems, including hardware, software and commercial off the shelf (COTS) systems. They serve as the Army Interface Control Officer (ICO) and may operate within a Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) in roles, from JICC Watch Officer up to the Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO). They can serve in other nominative positions Guard-wide, with duties as instructors, career managers and staff positions in directorates, and when necessary, serve as detachment commanders.
Job duties
- Supervise and coordinate operations, data link management, maintenance and training associated with Air and Missile Defense Planning Control Systems (AMDPCS); Air Defense and Airspace Management (ADAM) cells; Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar Command and Control (CRAM C2) systems; Forward Area Air Defense Command, Control, and Intelligence (FAAD C2I); Forward Based Radar Sensor Management Cells (FBM SMC); THAAD Launcher Control Station (LCS); and Theater Missile-Warning Detachments (TMWD)
- Estimate repair priorities based on fix-or-fight criteria and availability of required funds and equipment
- Advise the commander on system use, capabilities and configuration management for all Guard AMD C2 systems
- Handle material reporting and readiness, system use and crew certifications
- Act as instructor for Soldiers and officers, teaching the use of available equipment and adapting the software that best supports Guard AMD C2 protocol
- Analyze and interpret data employed in the communications systems for a joint theater to support developing or sustained operations with the C2 equipment on hand
- Serve as the Guard track data coordinator for the regional area AMD Coordinator and the Regional Interface Control Officer (RICO)
- Manage configuration for the AMDPCS, including related equipment
- Serve as data link manager, providing prioritization and standard operating procedures for joint interoperability
Training
Training details are confirmed with an Army National Guard recruiter.
Civilian career relevance
The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-02-23