Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember

Job Overview

As an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember, you’ll be a member of the Army’s air defense artillery team with the important task of operating and maintaining three of the Army’s surface-to-air advanced weapons systems which provide vital mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles and other threats. You’ll reload and resupply these weapons systems, and use them to track, identify, and destroy enemy threats. Soldiers in this branch will enlist as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Soldier (14U) and be assigned to a specific ADA job (14-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: No
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Bonuses Up To

$16,000

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Testing & Certifications

• 63 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Operators & Food (OF): 95

Skills You'll Learn

• Weapons Operations
• Detection & Destruction
• Defensive Operations