Army National Guard: 14e Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer

Job DescriptionThe Patriot missile system is the primary surface-to-air missile used by the military.

It requires strong attention to detail and highly skilled individuals to ensure it’s ready at any time.As a Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer for the Army National Guard, you will maintain the systems within the Patriot, including the radar set, engagement control station, electronic power plant, antenna mast group, and battle command post.

You will also be responsible for identifying, tracking, and combating those identified threats using an advanced interceptor missile capable of destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice.Job DutiesResponsible for the movement and placement of the Patriot Fire Control systems in various locations and environmentsOperate Patriot Fire Control electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical componentsEvaluate intelligence and identify targets; perform real-time status reporting during combatEngage identified enemy targets threatening friendly forcesEstablish and maintain digital, radio, and wire communications networksSome of the Skills You’ll LearnOperating the Patriot radar, and associated target-identification, and command and control systemsMaintenance and troubleshooting on electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical componentsOperation of digital data and communications networksHow to identify and engage targets electronicallyAir defense artillery tactics, techniques, procedures, and air battle strategyHelpful SkillsInterest in work requiring accuracy and attention to detailPhysically and mentally fit to perform under pressureAbility to multitask and remain calm in stressful situationsAbility to work as a team memberThrough your training, you will gain the experience to enjoy a civilian career using your maintenance and repair skills.

While there is no direct civilian job equivalent, the leadership, discipline, and teamwork you learn will translate anywhere.Earn While You LearnInstead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for a Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.Benefits/RequirementsBenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.Com for details)Requires military enlistment.

Programs and benefits are subject to change.

Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.Other Job InformationJob ID: 1421413ZIP Code: 328625014Job Category: Heavy WeaponsAge Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Computer, network, networking, engineer, engineering, science, programmer