Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator / Maintainer

Job Overview

As a Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator / Maintainer, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining the four major parts of the Patriot Fire Control system. You’ll act quickly and with precision to identify, track, and engage those identified threats using one of the world’s most advanced interceptor missile systems capable of destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice. 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

• 39 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92

Skills You'll Learn

• Vehicle Operations
• Radar & Systems Operations
• Detection & Destruction