★ AN/TSQ:73 Air Defense Artillery Command and Control System Operator/Maintainer

MOS 14L AN/TSQ:73 Air Defense Artillery Command and Control System Operator/Maintainer

The AN/TSQ-73 air defense artillery command and control system operator/maintainer supervises, operates and performs unit level and direct support/general support maintenance on the AN/TSQ-73 command and control system; Pulse Acquisition Radar (PAR), Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) and associated communications equipment for the Fire Direction Center (FDC). Duties for MOS 14L at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 14L1O. Operates and performs maintenance on the AN/TSQ-73 ADA command and control system, IFF, PAR and communications equipment in collection, evaluation and distribution of target data to ADA fire units and tactical air control systems and tactical air defense systems. Prepares AN/TSQ-73 ADA command and control system, IFF, PAR and communications equipment in collection, evaluation and distribution of target data to ADA, fire units and tactical air control systems and tactical air defense systems. Prepares AN/TSQ-73, PAR and IFF equipment for travel. Performs march order and emplacement procedures. Performs reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position (RSOP) and surviving to operate procedures. Prepares for and performs denial or destruction of equipment.

(2) MOSC 14L2O. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers. Collects and transmits intelligence data to firing batteries and other units during air defense fire distribution center operations. Coordinates training activities and requirements. Supervises a unit team of AN/TSQ-73 ADA command and control system operators/maintainers.

(3) MOSC 14L3O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers. Supervises the operation and maintenance of the AN/TSQ-73 system, IFF, PAR and associated communications equipment at battalion or higher level. Determines faulty work practices and demonstrates proper maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Establishes and supervises training programs for alert procedures, air defense exercises, preventative maintenance programs and annual service practice tactical evaluations.

(4) MOSC 14L4O. Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate soldiers. Performs operations and intelligence duties at battalion and higher level. Directs, instructs and evaluates tactical operating procedures. Assist in design of ADA defense and conduct of RSOP. Supervises and monitors installation, operation and maintenance of the Army Air Defense Command Post.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

AN/TSQ-73 air defense artillery command and control system operator/maintainers must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
(7) Formal training (or waiver issued by the Commandant, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School) mandatory.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-14L-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-14L-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-14L-3. Standards of grade TDA N/A