Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
19Z Armor Senior Sergeant
Overview
Armor senior sergeants serve as principal noncommissioned officers in armor companies, cavalry troops, or operations and intelligence staff sections, where they plan, coordinate, and supervise organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence activities. They supervise operations centers, analyze and disseminate intelligence, prepare tactical plans and orders, and coordinate operations, training programs, and communications activities.
Core Skills
- operations center management
- battle tracking and situational awareness tools
- intelligence collection and analysis
- report editing and quality control
- mission planning and coordination
- risk assessment and mitigation
- training program development and delivery
- cross functional team leadership
- decision making under pressure
- personnel management and mentoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Intelligence Analysis
- Emergency Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Equipment Manager (CEM)
- Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Council-certified Emergency Operations Manager (CEOM)
Career Growth
- Safety Management Professional (SMP)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Strategic Management Professional (SMP)
- Strategic Planning Professional (SPP)
- Certified Association Executive (CAE)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
Related Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Training and Development Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 19Z. 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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