Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
14T PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
Overview
A PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer emplaces, initializes, deploys, and maintains launching stations, launcher electronic systems, guided missile rounds, and associated equipment. This specialist detects malfunctions with diagnostic aids and test equipment, replaces authorized components, performs battle damage assessment and repair, and handles missile resupply and reload functions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- air defense system operations
- tactical systems monitoring
- fault detection using BIT/BITE
- electronic and mechanical troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance on launch systems
- system emplacement and initialization
- situation awareness and threat tracking
- technical procedure compliance
- crew coordination and communication
- operating under time-critical conditions
Civilian Software & Tools
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- SAP software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Operations
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Hazardous Material Endorsement (H)
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded · Promotion points
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Advanced RF Interference Mitigation (AIM)
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 14T. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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