Army MOS · Combat & Infantry

S5 Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Master Gunner

Overview

A Maneuver Short Range Air Defense Master Gunner applies technical and tactical proficiency to gunnery training, maintenance, and employment of the M-SHORAD weapon system. This noncommissioned officer supports the system across both training and tactical employment.

Core Skills

  • tactical networked weapons systems employment
  • sensor and fire control system configuration
  • systems troubleshooting under field conditions
  • technical training development and delivery
  • gunnery data analysis and reporting
  • maintenance planning and oversight
  • standard operating procedure (SOP) development
  • mission planning and rehearsal using digital systems
  • risk assessment and safety management
  • after action review (AAR) data collection and analysis

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Adobe Acrobat

Civilian Career Paths

  • Training and Education
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • Certified Equipment Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
  • Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP)

Career Growth

  • Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
  • Communication Management Professional (CMP)
  • Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
  • Management Level I Supervisor (M-1)
  • Management Level II Supervisor (M-2)

What the Work Involves

  • 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.
  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
  • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.

Related Occupations

  • Training and Development Specialists
  • Instructional Coordinators
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
  • Management Analysts

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for S5

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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