Major duties. The BRADLEY linebacker crewmember supervises and operates the Line of Sight-Forward-Heavy vehicle and associated equipment.
(1) Skill Level 1. Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on the Line of Sight-Forward-Heavy vehicle. Operates communications equipment. Visually identifies threat and friendly aircraft and armored vehicles. Operates turret. Operates Line of Sight-Forward-Heavy weapon systems. Performs loading, unloading, preventive maintenance checks and services and corrective actions on the Line of Sight-Forward-Heavy weapon systems. Performs preventive maintenance checks and services on communications equipment. Nuclear, Biological and Chemical system, and turret.
(2) Skill Level 2. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Performs gunner duties during target engagements. Assists squad leader in crew training. Supervises and assists crewmembers with preventive maintenance checks and services and loading and unloading all Line of Sight-Forward-Heavy weapon systems. Prepares range card. Collects and consolidates intelligence information. Plots fire unit position and early warning information on manual SHORAD Control System.
(3) Skill Level 3 . Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises subordinate soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Commands the Bradley linebacker. Selects targets. Determines weapon employment. Issues fire commands for all weapons. Selects routes of movement and vehicle positions. Selects MANPADS firing positions. Trains complete crew. Coordinates and supervises PMCS. Process special and periodic reports.
(4) Skill Level 4 . Performs duties in preceding skill levels, supervises subordinate soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, trains, coordinates, and reports activities of Bradley linebacker squads and sections. Conducts platoon reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position (RSOP) and plans tactical deployment. Coordinates logistical support. Supervises platoon maintenance activities. Prepares operation plans and standing operating procedures (SOP). Assists platoon leader in design of ADA defenses.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The Bradley linebacker crewmember must possess the follow ing qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of medium
(2) A physical profile, of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Near and far visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception.
(5) A minimum score, of 100 in aptitude area OF.
(6) A Security Clearance, of SECRET.
(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 14R course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army ADA School) mandatory.
NOTE: This job closed to women.
(1) J3--Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (BIFV) System Master Gunner.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) Y2--Transition (personnel only).
(4) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(5) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
