140A - Command and Control Systems Technician

Duties:

Supervise and coordinate operations, data link management, maintenance and training associated with:

  • Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems
  • Patriot with the Automated Battery Command Post (BCP)
  • Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Planning Control System (AMDPCS)
  • Brigade Combat Team (BCT)
  • Theater Missile-Warning Detachment (TMWD), previously known as the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS), with related equipment

Responsible for coordinating the activities of computer technicians, for the maintenance of computers off the shelf (COTS) and common hardware software (CHS), including related equipment.

Estimate repair priorities based on fix or fight criteria and availability of required funds and equipment.

Advise the commander on system use, capabilities and configuration management for all Guard AMD C2 systems.

Responsible for material reporting and readiness, system use and crew certifications.

Act as instructor for Soldiers and officers, teaching the use of available equipment and adapting the software that best supports Guard AMD C2 protocol.

Analyze and interpret data employed in the communications systems for a joint theater, to support developing or sustained operations with the C2 equipment on hand, and when necessary, serve as the detachment commander.

Serve as the Guard track data coordinator for the regional area AMD coordinator, and the regional interface control officer (RICO).

Daily duties include configuration management for the AMDPCS, including related equipment.

Serve as data-link managers, providing prioritization and standard operating procedures (SOP) for joint interoperability.

Can serve in other nominative positions Guard-wide, with duties as instructors, career managers or staff positions in directorates.

Minimum Prerequisites:

  • Be a Sergeant (E-5) or above, 14J with four years' experience
  • 14J SPC (P) will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Hold Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 14S with five years' MOS experience and three or more years' documented experience with Unix, computer repair or tactical communication, and a Mech or Elec score of 100 or more
  • Written recommendation from a senior (CW3 or higher) warrant officer in the career field for which you are applying (variations allowed based on limited population)
  • Physical profile of not less than 111121 (physical profile waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis)

*Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.