AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY SCHOOL
Learn About The Most Advanced Weapons Systems
Air Defense Artillery (ADA) School is one of the Army's most technologically advanced training programs. As an AIT Soldier in Air Defense Artillery School, you will learn how to use the systems that protect U.S. forces from aerial attack, missile attack and enemy surveillance.
Depending on your Army job, you will gain knowledge on the following systems:
- PATRIOT Missile System
- AVENGER System
Related Jobs
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Avenger Crewmember (14S)
An Avenger Crewmember operates and maintains an Army surface-to-air missile system, designed to provide protection against cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft. The crewmember is responsible for operating and maintaining the Avenger system, which consists of eight STINGER missiles enclosed inside of two missile pods. It is also combined with a remotely fired .50 cal machine gun that is mounted to a Humvee.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (14E)
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.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (14T)
A Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator-Maintainer, is in charge of one of the world’s most advanced missile systems: the Patriot. The Patriot system is the center piece weapon system against multiple air threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft. The operator-maintainer is responsible for operating and maintaining the Patriot Launching Station, which includes transporting, emplacement, electronic and maintenance.
The 14T is also responsible for the transport, preparation and loading of technologically advanced interceptor missiles that ensure the Patriot missile system is capable of tracking, launching, and destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice.
- Active/Reserve: Both
- Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
- Restrictions: None
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- Skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership can help you in any civilian career you choose
