8022 - Reaper (MQ-9) Sensor Operator

Summary

Reaper Specialists perform specific support functions directly related to MQ-9 operations.

This MOS will be assigned as an NMOS only.

Prerequisites

Must be skill qualified as an UAS Operator (MOS 7314).

Must meet all the physical requirements per reference (ai), the Naval Medical Department Manual, section IV, article 15-100.

Security requirement: top secret security clearance with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI).

Requirements

This MOS is to be assigned as NMOS to qualified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator (MOS 7314) who have successfully completed the formal training at the USAF Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Course (F16H3Q4) Basic Sensor Operator (BSOC) School, Randolph AFB, TX; and the USAF MQ-9 Enlisted Course (F34RPD1) Initial Qualification Training (IQT) School, Holloman AFB, NM.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the Air Force MQ-9 Sensor Operator Training and Readiness Manual.

Tasks include but are not limited to the following: Employ airborne sensors in manual or computer-assisted modes.

Actively and/or passively acquire, track, and monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects.

Operates mission equipment, systems, and electronic protection (EP) equipment.

Monitor aircraft and weapons systems status to ensure lethal and non-lethal application of airpower.

Electro-Mechanical Technicians 17-3024.

None.

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