Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
S5 Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Master Gunner
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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.
Notes & Sources
- S5 (Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Master Gunner) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School (USAADAS)) (authority status: Effective 202210 for personnel and 202310 for positions), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Noncommissioned Officers in MOS 14P in the grades of E6 and E7, and MOS 14Z in the grade of E8, who are technically and tactically proficient in conducting gunnery training, maintenance, and the employment of …" Award requirement: "NCOs must successfully complete the M-SHORAD Master Gunner Course #043- ASI S5 conducted under the auspices of USAADAS Ft Sill, OK." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 14P (SSG through SFC) and MOS 14Z (MSG) 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 S5 Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Master Gunner
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: S5 (Effective 202210 for personnel and 202310 for positions)', lines 4178-4187
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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