Army
COMBAT

MOS

S5

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

Description

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 the M-SHORAD weapon system.

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
  • C2 system integration awareness
  • risk assessment and safety management
  • configuration management of weapon system software
  • after action review (AAR) data collection and analysis
  • technical writing and documentation
  • cross-functional coordination with maintenance and S6

Common Certifications

  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)

Civilian Career Paths

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • IT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.