MOS 14J—Air Defense Command, Control...

Qualifications for initial award of MOS 14J, Air Defense Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator / Maintainer:

PULHES: 222221
Physical Demands Rating: medium
Required ASVAB Score: MM: 99 & GT: 98
Enlistment Bonus: None
Security Clearance: None
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 10 weeks, 3 days at Ft Bliss, TX
Other Requirements

NOTE: MOS 14J is being split into 14G and 14H. MOS 14J will no longer accept new trainees after May 2011.

Air Defense Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator / Maintainer (MOS 14J) Description / Major Duties:

The AD C4I systems enhanced operator/maintainer supervises or serves in an air defense unit or as a member of an air defense activity engaged in operations or intelligence functions of liaison units. Responsible for AD C4I system march order, emplacement, initialization and operator/organizational level system maintenance (limited to the ability to detect improper equipment operation or malfunction by use of the senses, embedded diagnostic aids; e.g. BIT/BITE and/or on-board test equipment, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) (example, multimeter to perform low voltage and continuity checks), technical references, technical inspections, adjustments, removal and replacement of battery replaceable units/lines replaceable units (BRUs/LRUs), and other tasks authorized in the maintenance allocation chart (MAC) and preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) required to sustain or return the AD C4I system to its operational readiness condition.

Duties for MOS 14J at each skill level are:

MOSC 14J1O. Performs march order, emplacement, initialization, and operator/organizational level system maintenance and PMCS on Air and Missile Defense Planning Control Systems (AMDPCS) as well as operating the Sentinel Radar. Evaluate tactical electronic intelligence data for force/engagement operations in a joint service network. Perform operations and intelligence duties and operates/performs operator PMCS on vehicles/system prime power units. Perform data connectivity between AD communications equipment, Tri-Services Tactical Communications (TRITAC) network, Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE), and Link-11 with Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Allied Nations. Perform on-line/off-line Common Hardware-Software diagnostics and fault isolation programs. Emplace, initialize, operates and march orders LAN, WAN, JTAGS and remote video displays.

MOSC 14J2O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels and serves as a crew chief in Air Defense Command and Control (C2) nodes or sensor section. Supervises soldiers and provides technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers. Perform data connectivity between Air Defense communications equipment, TRITAC, MSE and Link-11 with Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Allied Nations. Perform online/offline Common Hardware‑Software diagnostics and fault isolation programs. Emplaces, operates and maintains LAN, WAN and remote video displays. Responsible for the emplacement, operation, and maintenance of JTAGS.

MOSC 14J3O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises the operation and organizational maintenance for AD C4I systems. Establishes, supervises and participates in unit level training for crew certification programs and Air Defense exercises. Performs intelligence duties and serves as unit liaison.

MOSC 14J4O. Perform duties in preceding skill levels. Supervise operations, and organizational maintenance for all AD C4I systems. Provide technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers. Perform operations and intelligence duties at battalion and higher level. Directs, instructs and evaluates tactical operating procedures. Monitors unit equipment readiness and prepares monthly unit readiness reports (URRs). Trains, evaluates, and certifies AD C4I systems personnel at the unit/battalion level. Assist in supervising maintenance records and maintaining supportive stockage procedures. Assist in designing and implementing the maintenance program.

Other Requirements for Award of MOS 14J:

Normal Color Vision

Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 14J:

Q3—Echelon Above Division (EAD) HIMAD.
Q4—Joint Tactical Ground Station Operator.
T3—Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System (personnel only).

Article Last Modified: April 14, 2011

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