Army MOS · Combat & Infantry

T4 PATRIOT Master Gunner

Overview

The PATRIOT Master Gunner designation identifies positions requiring Soldiers trained as PATRIOT Master Gunners. These positions specifically require PATRIOT master gunner training.

Core Skills

  • air and missile defense operations
  • system configuration and optimization
  • technical troubleshooting
  • tactical data link management
  • operational planning
  • training development and delivery
  • standard operating procedure development
  • situational awareness tools use
  • team leadership

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Civilian Career Paths

  • Network Operations
  • IT Management
  • Training and Education
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
  • Medium/Heavy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Certified Electrical Inspector-Master (CEI-M)

Career Growth

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
  • Commercial Electrical Inspector: E2 · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Plans Examiner · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Power Testing: Level I · Funded · Promotion points
  • Electrical Power Testing: Level II · Funded · Promotion points

What the Work Involves

  • Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
  • 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.
  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

Related Occupations

  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
  • Supply Chain Managers

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

Defense contractor jobs for T4

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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