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19K M1 Armor Crewman NCOER Duty Description Examples

Real NCOER duty description examples for 19K M1 Armor Crewmen. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including tank commander, master gunner, and maintenance NCOIC.

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What makes a strong 19K duty description?

Armor crewman duty descriptions should reflect tank operations, gunnery responsibilities, and crew leadership. Reference specific M1 variants operated, the unit supported, and applicable gunnery doctrine. Use armor and gunnery terminology appropriate to the role.

Duty Descriptions by Rank Level

Direct Level (SGT/SSG)Tank Commander

Serves as Tank Commander responsible for the combat readiness, gunnery proficiency, and crew welfare of an M1A2 SEP tank crew; Directs crew operations during gunnery training, force-on-force exercises, and combat operations; Manages tank maintenance and coordinates PMCS completion and work order submission for assigned equipment; Enforces crew qualification standards and trains crew members on all tank crew positions; Maintains accountability of all assigned weapons, ammunition, and sensitive items; Advises the platoon leader and platoon sergeant on tank readiness, crew status, and tactical employment

Organizational Level (SFC)Tank Platoon Sergeant

Serves as Tank Platoon Sergeant responsible for the combat readiness and gunnery proficiency of a four-tank platoon; Advises the Platoon Leader on all matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers, crew training, and tank maintenance; Supervises tank commanders in the execution of gunnery training, maintenance, and tactical operations; Manages platoon maintenance program and coordinates logistics support for all assigned vehicles; Enforces standards for crew qualification, physical fitness, and professional development across all assigned Soldiers; Coordinates with company headquarters for personnel, equipment, and training support

Senior Level (MSG)Battalion Master Gunner

Serves as Battalion Master Gunner responsible for the gunnery training program for all tank crews in the battalion; Develops and executes gunnery training plans ensuring all crews achieve and maintain qualification standards; Advises the battalion commander and staff on gunnery doctrine, tank employment, and direct fire planning; Manages range operations and coordinates live fire gunnery training events for the battalion; Conducts crew evaluations and certifies crew proficiency on M1A2 SEP weapon systems; Enforces gunnery standards and direct fire systems maintenance across all subordinate companies

Duty Descriptions by Position

Tank Commander

Serves as Tank Commander responsible for the combat readiness and gunnery proficiency of an M1A2 SEP tank crew; Directs crew operations during all gunnery training events and tactical operations; Manages crew training, maintenance scheduling, and equipment accountability; Enforces crew qualification standards and trains all crew members on tank crew positions; Maintains accountability of assigned weapons, ammunition, and sensitive items; Advises the platoon sergeant and platoon leader on tank readiness and tactical employment

Master Gunner

Serves as Armor Master Gunner responsible for the gunnery training program for all tank crews in the battalion; Develops and executes gunnery training plans ensuring qualification on all gunnery tables; Advises the battalion commander on gunnery doctrine, direct fire planning, and tank employment; Manages range operations for all battalion live fire gunnery events; Certifies crew qualifications and maintains gunnery training records for all assigned crews; Enforces gunnery standards and fire control systems maintenance across all subordinate units

Maintenance Technician NCO

Serves as Armor Maintenance Technician responsible for technical oversight of tank maintenance operations; Performs technical inspections on M1A2 maintenance actions and certifies equipment serviceability; Manages the battalion tank maintenance program including scheduled services and phase maintenance; Identifies systemic maintenance issues and advises the maintenance officer on corrective actions; Coordinates technical assistance from higher maintenance elements and manages complex maintenance repairs; Advises the maintenance officer and commander on tank readiness and maintenance priorities

Tips for writing 19K duty descriptions

  • Reference specific M1 variants — M1A1, M1A2 SEP, M1A2C
  • Include gunnery qualification responsibilities and crew training scope
  • Reference armor doctrine — FM 3-20.12, gunnery tables
  • Scale scope to rank — SGT operates as gunner or loader, SSG commands tank, SFC commands tank platoon
  • Include both operations and maintenance responsibilities

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Common duties at each rank for 19K

SGT
Serves as 19K loader or gunner. Maintains the tank and ammunition accountability. Conducts crew drills.
SSG
Serves as 19K Tank Commander. Leads a tank crew. Plans and executes crew gunnery training.
SFC
Serves as 19K Platoon Sergeant or Master Gunner. Mentors tank commanders. Plans platoon gunnery.
MSG
Serves as senior 19K NCO at company or battalion level. Develops platoon sergeants. Runs battalion-level armor training.

More example NCOER bullets for 19K duty position

CharacterExceeded Standard
o reinforced 19K crew dignity-respect standards during crew reassignment; crew operated cleanly with clear SHARP reporting paths
LeadsExceeded Standard
o led 19K tank crew through Gunnery Table VI; crew qualified distinguished on first attempt during home-station gunnery
AchievesExceeded Standard
o trained section on M1A2 crew maintenance during reset; platoon kept 94 percent OR rate against published readiness goal

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