Overview

An air defense C4I tactical operations center enhanced operator maintainer supervises or serves as a member of a manual early warning network in operations and intelligence functions.

Job Duties

• Detect, track and identify aircrafts
  
• Broadcast early warning information
  
• Perform operation and intelligence duties in Air Defense units
  
• Evaluate tactical electronic intelligence data
  

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for an air defense C4I tactical operations center enhanced operator maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 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.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Methods of computing target locations
  
• Ammunition-handling techniques
  
• Missile and rocket system operations
  
• Artillery tactics

Helpful Skills

• Interest in mathematics
  
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
  
• Ability to multi-task
  
• Interest in missile and rocket operations
  
• Capable of working as a team member
  

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

While there is no direct job equivalent in civilian life, the skills you learn such as teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you in any civilian career you choose.