Performs maintenance on the TOW and DRAGON missile system.
The senior electronic maintenance chief plans and directs electronic maintenance operations at all levels of command and echelons of the Army; performs electronic maintenance staff functions; provides technical advice to commanders and staff concerning Army electronic maintenance and electronic logistic support matters; writes directives, policies and procedures which establishes Army electronic maintenance requirements; serves as senior staff noncommissioned officer in electronic maintenance school staff; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.
Perform duties in preceding levels of skill; supervises and coordinates support maintenance on Tube-Launched, Optical Tracked, Wire Guided Missile (TOW), DRAGON, BFVS, Tow Field Test Set (TFTS), JAVELIN and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) missile systems; serves as section chief or platoon sergeant of detachment, platoon, company, or comparable unit; interprets Army maintenance policy and writes technical and operational procedures used in command electronic maintenance operations; serves as material management staff noncommissioned officer in field and garrison electronic maintenance operations; inspects assigned electronic maintenance activities for compliance with repair priorities, quality control, and shop practices; advises commander and staff on all aspects of electronic maintenance operations.
Performs quality control measures; inspects, tests, adjusts components to specific tolerances; determines shortcomings and malfunctions in electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, optical, and electromechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, modules and circuit elements, with common and system special design test equipment; repairs unserviceable items by removing and replacing defective components and parts; repairs unserviceable optical and infrared components by aligning, adjusting, removing and replacing defective modules and assemblies; determines serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies, subassemblies, and parts; performs maintenance adjustments and repairs on job related tools and equipment; prepares maintenance and supply forms and reports; serves on inspection and maintenance teams; provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in the accomplishment of their duties; performs quality control measures; installs equipment modifications and provides technical assistance to supported units; establishes workloads and repair priorities; organizes work schedules, assigns duties, instructs subordinates in work techniques, and procedures for receipt, storage, inspection, testing, and repair of equipment; implements quality control/quality assurance measures and performs initial and final inspection of equipment maintenance; performs administrative functions in establishing and maintaining maintenance records.