14Z50 Battery First Sergeant
Serves as the First Sergeant of an Air Defense Patriot Battery; advises the Battery Commander on administrative and tactical operations; supervises the daily operations of one Fire Control Platoon, one Launcher Platoon, and one Headquarters Platoon; responsible for the health and welfare of 17 NCOs and 48 Soldiers and their families; supervises the upkeep of one Company Operation Facility; responsible for the medical and physical readiness of 65 Soldiers; oversees the battery counseling, reception and integration, and sponsorship programs.
MOS 14Z - Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant
Major Duties. Supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the emplacement, operation, unit level maintenance, and management of air defense artillery weapon systems in support of ADA units at all levels; supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; supervises training, evaluations, and certification of AD crews in AD table training crew drills; monitors unit equipment readiness and prepares monthly readiness reports; performs inspections on maintenance records and demand supported and diagnostics repair parts stockage procedures; designs and implements the unit maintenance programs; coordinates with maintenance and logistical support activities; performs organizational planning, operations, and training.
