14U

Air Defense Master Gunner

The ultimate expert in air defense gunnery. Master Gunners are the technical authorities on missile system employment and training.

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Overview

What You'll Do

The ultimate expert in air defense gunnery. Master Gunners are the technical authorities on missile system employment and training.

Training Pipeline

Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Foundations
Duration10 Weeks
LocationMultiple Locations
FocusWarrior Tasks
CertsSoldier Qualification

Initial entry training focusing on core military skills. You will undergo the Red, White, and Blue phases, culminating in the Forge FTX.

Key Milestones
  • Rifle Marksmanship Qual
  • Land Navigation basics
  • CBRN Defense
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat
Advanced Individual Training: Technical
Specialization
Duration12 Weeks
LocationFort Gregg-Adams, VA
CertsTechnical Proficiency

Initial MOS school focusing on the core technical competencies and system operations of the career field.

Technical Training
  • System Fundamentals
  • Component Identification
  • Safety Protocols
Tactical Validation (FTX)
Validation
FocusApplied Skills
CertsMOS Qualification

Field Training Exercise (FTX) and performance testing to ensure readiness for assignment to an operational unit.

Performance Requirements
  • Mission Command drills
  • Collective unit operations
  • 14U System Validation
MOS Qualification & Unit Integration
Operational
QuotaMedium-High
StatusFully Qualified

Upon graduation, you are awarded the 14U MOS. You will report to your first operational unit (FORSCOM) and begin your career as a Air Defense Master Gunner.

Key Responsibilities

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