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.
Similar Specialties
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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