Description
Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Tactician, serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the employment and operations Air & Missile Defense (AMD) systems. Serves as a Tactical Control Officer (TCO) at the battery level, a Tactical Director (TD) and Standardization Officer at the Battalion level and Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) and Standardization Officer at the brigade and Army Air and Missile Defense Command level. Monitor/Identify aircraft according to established procedures, initiate and monitor engagements of threat aircraft and missiles, and plan/develop air and missile defense designs in support of assigned/contingency missions. Advise the commander on capabilities and limitations of the AMD systems. Coach, teach, mentor and evaluate Soldiers in AMD system operating tactics, techniques, procedures, and Joint Kill Chain (JKC) functions Advises the commander on all tactical and technical considerations at all levels.
Core Skills
- air and missile defense operations
- tactical data link management
- sensor and radar employment
- battle management and command and control
- threat identification and tracking
- rules of engagement application
- systems integration and interoperability
- operational planning and execution
- incident and event logging
- technical and tactical reporting
- training and standardization
- team leadership and supervision
- risk assessment and decision making
- briefing and presentation skills
- cross-domain coordination
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
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