AIR DEFENSE BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPERATOR

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the movement, placement, operation, and maintenance of the Sentinel Radar system in various locations and environments
• Operate and maintain Sentinel Radar electronic and mechanical components
• Establish network interoperability with Allied, Joint, and other Air Defense units
• Collect, integrate and process tactical battlefield information from multiple users and sensors through a network of Army and Joint-service automated battle command systems
• Provide airspace situational awareness; deconflict and clear airspace to ensure air superiority
• Evaluate intelligence data and identify targets; perform real-time status reporting during combat
• Provide early warning and conduct engagement operations to destroy incoming rocket, artillery, and mortar threats

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Job training for an Air Defense Battle Management System Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks 3 Days of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.  

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Operating and maintaining the Sentinel Radar and associated shelters
• Plan, coordinate, and establish connectivity in Air Defense Local and Wide Area networks (LAN/WAN)
• Maintenance and troubleshooting on electronic and mechanical components
• Utilize digital data and voice communications equipment
• Evaluate intelligence data for engagement operations
• Air Defense Artillery tactics, techniques, procedures, and air battle strategy

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