Organizational Activities Interface (OAI) - Military veterans preferred

Job Description:

The Organizational Activities Interface (OAI)/Technical Support Engineer will provide technical field operational services to the Kuwait Air Defense Patriot battalions. The OAI personnel will advise and assist with training of Patriot Battalion (BN) and Fire Unit (FU) personnel in required operational skills. Assist with BN/FU operation software initialization to include formulating system databases and communication plans. Provide expertise on system software application (e.g., initialization, operation, and training). Supports tasks that insure the integrated Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT) System is fully operational to include all aspects of the Air Battle at the BN and FU levels. Assist with new equipment training and sustainment training, both classroom and practical exercises to include software (PDB’s) and hardware (sweeps) update training. Supports Kuwait Air Defense Forces in its system refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel to maintain, improve, and upgrade skills.

Provides Technical Advice and Assists Battery Personnel with Operational and Tactical Procedures Associated with the Patriot Missile System. Conducts operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC. Participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programs. Performs other related Duties as required or directed by the section officer. Provides Technical Advice and Assists Battery Personnel with Operational and Tactical Procedures Associated with the Patriot Missile System. Conducts operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC. Performs other related Duties as required or directed by the section officer. This position is located in the Republic of Kuwait.


Required Skills:

• Must have at least four of experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System
• Must have directly related experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Patriot Tactical Operations at the Battalion or higher level
• Demonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit-to-Fire Unit (FU-FU) operations to include interoperability with HAWK and higher echelon
• Demonstrated experience instructing PATRIOT organizational classes in the classroom and on the tactical equipment or Patriot Conduct of Fire Trainer in the following areas: RSOP/Survey, March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission (ADM) against Air-Breathing Threats (ABT) and Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Guided Missile Reload and ARTEP Battle Drills/Gunnery Tables
• Demonstrated knowledge on Brigade/AADCOM level TACSOP’s, and shall be capable of assisting in the training of organizational level system upgrades
• Must have successfully completed the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) or an equivalent course of instruction conducted by the Patriot Missile System Contractor

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of PATRIOT integrated battalion and Fire Platoon-to Fire Platoon operations, to include expertise with PATRIOT communication links
• Demonstrated one (1) year of Collective Training experience or assignment to a deployed PATRIOT Battalion in CONUS or OCONUS
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Power Point

Required Education (including Major):

• Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 4 years of related experience
• Experience can be substituted for educational requirements 2 years for every year of higher education
• Must have at least 12 years of related experience without a degree

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