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14S Air and Missile Defense Crewmember NCOER Duty Description Examples

Real NCOER duty description examples for 14S Air and Missile Defense Crewmembers. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including crew chief, section chief, and battery operations NCO.

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What makes a strong 14S duty description?

Air defense crewmember duty descriptions should reflect SHORAD operations, crew readiness responsibilities, and the ability to defend the force from air threats. Reference specific ADA systems operated, the units defended, and applicable air defense doctrine. Use ADA terminology appropriate to the role.

Duty Descriptions by Rank Level

Direct Level (SGT/SSG)Crew Chief

Serves as Air Defense Crew Chief responsible for the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of an assigned ADA crew; Directs crew operations during air defense missions ensuring proper threat identification and engagement procedures are followed; Manages crew equipment readiness and coordinates maintenance requirements for all assigned ADA systems; Enforces crew qualification standards and trains crew members on threat identification and engagement procedures; Maintains accountability of all assigned weapons, ammunition, and sensitive ADA equipment; Advises the section chief on crew readiness, equipment status, and air defense mission requirements

Organizational Level (SFC)ADA Section Chief

Serves as Air Defense Section Chief responsible for the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of an ADA section; Supervises crew chiefs in the execution of air defense missions, crew training, and equipment maintenance; Manages section positioning and coordinates air defense coverage with the battery tactical operations center; Directs the section maintenance program and ensures all ADA systems meet operational readiness standards; Coordinates with supported units on air defense coverage requirements and threat reporting; Advises the battery commander and operations officer on section readiness and air defense employment

Senior Level (MSG)Battalion ADA NCOIC

Serves as Battalion Air Defense NCOIC responsible for all ADA operations supporting a maneuver brigade; Supervises ADA section chiefs and battery operations in the execution of air defense missions and crew training; Manages battalion air defense positioning and coordinates coverage with brigade and division ADA elements; Directs the development of air defense SOPs, crew training programs, and operational readiness standards; Coordinates with theater air defense elements for threat information and engagement authority; Advises the battalion commander on air defense readiness, threat assessments, and ADA employment

Duty Descriptions by Position

Crew Chief

Serves as ADA Crew Chief directing crew operations and maintaining air defense readiness; Manages crew equipment readiness and ensures all ADA systems are operationally ready for air defense missions; Directs crew through threat identification and engagement procedures during air defense operations; Enforces crew qualification standards and trains crew members on all ADA crew positions; Maintains accountability of assigned weapons, equipment, and sensitive ADA materials; Advises the section chief on crew readiness, equipment status, and air defense mission requirements

Battery Operations NCO

Serves as Battery Operations NCO responsible for managing air defense operations for an ADA battery; Manages the tactical operations center and coordinates air defense missions across all battery sections; Maintains air picture, tracks aerial threats, and coordinates engagement authority with higher ADA headquarters; Manages battery communications and ensures continuous coordination with supported maneuver forces; Coordinates air defense positioning and sector assignments for all battery sections; Advises the battery commander and executive officer on operational status and air defense mission requirements

ADA Maintenance NCO

Serves as ADA Maintenance NCO responsible for the maintenance and readiness of all ADA equipment for the battery; Manages ADA system maintenance program including scheduled services and unscheduled repairs; Coordinates parts requisition and technical assistance for all ADA maintenance requirements; Supervises maintenance personnel in the execution of operator and organizational maintenance on ADA systems; Maintains maintenance records and ensures accurate documentation of all maintenance actions; Advises the maintenance officer on ADA equipment readiness and maintenance support requirements

Tips for writing 14S duty descriptions

  • Reference specific ADA systems — Avenger, Stinger, SHORAD systems
  • Include the unit defended and the air defense mission scope
  • Reference ADA doctrine — FM 3-01 series
  • Scale scope to rank — SGT operates crew, SSG leads crew, SFC leads section
  • Include both operational readiness and crew training responsibilities

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Common duties at each rank for 14S

SGT
Serves as Avenger Crewmember. Performs MOS-level tasks and maintains assigned equipment accountability. Conducts crew/section drills.
SSG
Serves as Squad Leader. Leads a section or squad. Plans and executes section-level training.
SFC
Serves as ADA Section Sergeant. Mentors section sergeants. Plans platoon/section-level operations and training.
MSG
Serves as senior NCO for this specialty at company or battalion level. Develops section sergeants and runs unit-level training.

More example NCOER bullets for 14S duty position

CharacterExceeded Standard
o set 14S crew dignity-respect standard during crew turnover; section conducted SHARP-aligned counseling and reported clear standards
LeadsExceeded Standard
o led 14S air defense section through table gunnery; section qualified on all engagement tables within published time standard
AchievesExceeded Standard
o trained crew on Stinger and Avenger systems; section certified 100 percent on air defense tasks during home-station train-up

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