7212 - Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunner

Summary

LAAD Gunners serve in ground-based air defense (GBAD) units with the mission to provide surface-to-air fires in support of MAGTF critical assets from threat unmanned aerial systems, missiles, and fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

Gunners are responsible for employment and maintenance of all equipment and weapon systems inherent to a LAAD Battalion.

Gunners will provide air base ground security when not engaged in air defense operations.

Prerequisites

Must be a U.S.

citizen.

At least 64 inches in height.

Must have normal color vision.

Must possess a GT score of 90 or higher.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Hearing loss no greater than 15 dB between 500 Hz and 2000 Hz.

Must have 20/20 vision (may be correctable to 20/20 with eyeglasses or contact lenses).

Must meet MOS classification standards as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to graduating from recruit training.

Must meet initial strength test standards associated with per assignments as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to shipping to recruit training.

Requirements

Complete the Basic Gunner (LAADGC) Course (M092141).

POI CID

M092141

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (ag), Low Altitude Air Defense Training and Readiness Manual.

Artillery and Missile Crew Members 55-3014.

None.

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