Air and Missile Defense Crewmember

Overview

An Air and Missile Defense Crewmember operates and maintains advanced weapons systems that provide vital mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles and other threats.

Job duties

• Operate and maintain air defense artillery systems
• Reload and resupply air defense systems
• Track, identify and destroy enemy threats

Training

Job training for an Air and Missile Defense Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions. Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks at Fort Sill, OK Some of the skills you'll learn are: Methods of computing target locations Ammunition-handling techniques Missile and rocket system operations Artillery tactics

Required ASVAB score

Operators & Food (OF): 95 Learn more about the ASVAB .

Helpful skills

• Interest in mathematics
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
• Capability to work as a team member

Civilian career relevance

While there is no direct job equivalent to an Air and Missile Defense Crewmember in civilian life, the skills you learn, such as teamwork, discipline and leadership, will help you in any civilian career you choose.