PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer

Overview

A Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer operates and maintains one of the world’s most advanced missile systems – Patriot; the center piece weapon system of the Army’s air defense mission against multiple air threats to include ballistic missile, cruise missiles, and aircraft of all types. The 14E is responsible for operating and maintaining the five major parts of the Patriot Fire Control system: Radar Set, Engagement Control Station, Electronic Power Plant, Antenna Mast Group, and Battle Command Post. The 14E Soldier is also responsible for identifying, tracking, and combating those identified threats using a technology advanced interceptor missile that is capable of destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice.

• Responsible for the movement and placement of the Patriot Fire Control systems in various locations and environments
• Operate Patriot Fire Control electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components
• Perform maintenance on radar, engagement control, target-identification, and communication systems.
• Evaluate intelligence and identify targets; perform real-time status reporting during combat
• Engage identified enemy targets threatening friendly forces
• Establish and maintain digital, radio, and wire communications networks