Army Tank DriverEnlisted

19F MOS

Job Detail

Drives and performs operator maintenance on tanks.

Serves as operations or intelligence sergeant of armor battalion or higher level organization or as First Sergeant of tank company or cavalry troop; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center activities at brigade and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical plans and training material; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M; provides advice and makes, recommendations to the commander aid staff on all matters pertain to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities aid personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs, of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or, member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by, the commander.

Supervises tank platoon and processing of operations and intelligence information; assists in planning, organization, direction, training supervision, coordination, and reporting activities of tank or staff sections; supervises platoon maintenance activities; directs distribution of fire and assigns fields of fire; collects, evaluates, assists in interpretation and dissemination of combat information; serves as operations or intelligence sergeant of armor battalion or higher level organization or as First Sergeant of tank company or cavalry troop; plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations, and combat intelligence; supervises operations center activities at brigade and higher level units; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence information and data; edits and prepares tactical plans and training material; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities; performs principal noncommissioned officer duties associated with SQI M.

Operates tracked vehicles over varied terrain and roadways in combat formation and armor marches; reacts to oral commands and visual signals; exercises techniques of land navigation; reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs; maintains orientation in moving vehicle by comparing terrain with map; refuels vehicle; selects tank routes; assists in target detection and identification; positions vehicle in firing position; assists in performance of recovery operations; conducts before, during, and after operational checks and services on tank chassis and components; prepares tank for operation under various weather conditions and for IR operations; performs operator maintenance on automotive components; employs principles of cover, concealment, and camouflage; administers first-aid and applies field sanitation methods; employs principles of escape and evasion; secures battle positions; assists in construction of fortifications and barriers, including minefields; protects self, weapons, and equipment from chemical and other contaminates; performs senior tank driver duties; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in performance of their duties; inspects automotive components for malfunctions in platoon vehicles; assists in performance of organizational maintenance of automotive components; assists in maintaining training readiness of platoon drivers; fires main gun as required; leads tank crew; plans movement routes; directs deployment of personnel and tank in combat operations and training exercises; responds to direction from platoon leaders; evaluates terrain and selected routes, areas, and firing positions; identifies and selects targets; issues firing commands; directs fire of tank weapons; employs search light; trains crews; requests, observes, and adjusts supporting fire; supervises construction of hasty fortifications; coordinates action of tank with platoon and supporting elements; supervises crew operator maintenance; coordinates requirements for organizational maintenance; supervises camouflage of equipment; evaluates work performance of subordinate crew members; conducts battle drills; ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to units and responsible staff sections.

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