Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
7A THAAD Fire Control Communications (TFCC)/Radar Operator/Maintainer
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Overview
A THAAD Fire Control Communications and Radar Operator and Maintainer performs operational duties in designated Air Defense Artillery positions. This specialist applies comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system and its subcomponents.
Notes & Sources
- 7A (THAAD Fire Control Communications (TFCC)/Radar Operator/Maintainer) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School (USAADASCH)), effective 2015-10, not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Designates Enlisted E3 and above in specific critical Air Defense Artillery Branch positions where the incumbent is responsible for operational duties and requires comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the Terminal High Altitude Area …" Award requirement: "Soldier must be a graduate of the 14E Patriot Fire Control Operator/Maintainer Course and must be assigned to a THAAD Battery or Forward Base Mode Radar Battery." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 14E only." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI 7A THAAD Fire Control Communications (TFCC)/Radar Operator/Maintainer
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: 7A (Eff 201510)', lines 1779-1795
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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