19K20 M1A1 Loader
Prepares M1A1 for night and day operations under all weather conditions; positions M1A1 in firing position; assists in boresight, screen, and zero of main gun; secures, prepares, and stows ammunition; loads, unloads, clears, and performs misfire procedures; assists in target detection and identification; operates turret and determines range to target; loads, fires, clears, and applies immediate action on machine guns; refuels vehicles and prepares radio equipment; performs operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls, and comm equipment; assists in unit maintenance of turret components.
19K20 Tank Commander (TRADOC)
Serves as a Tank Commander in an Armored Cavalry Troop; responsible for the discipline, training, morale, health and welfare of three Soldiers and their Families; responsible for providing combat ready Soldiers, vehicles and equipment to the United States Army Armor School; supports Program of Instruction for Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course (ABOLC), Master Gunner Course, Army Reconnaissance Course and Tank Commanders Course; responsible for daily administrative operations, employment of the squad, one M1A1 Main Battle Tank and assigned equipment valued in excess of $2,500,000.
19K30 MGS Vehicle Commander
Stryker commander in a Mobile Guns System platoon as part of a OCONUS based Company with a wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world within 96 hours as an element of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment; responsible for the combat training, readiness, health, welfare, discipline, and professional development of seven Soldiers; responsible and accountable for the maintenance and operation of one ATGM Stryker Variant and all associated equipment valued in excess of $2,500,000.00; acts as the platoon sergeant in his absence.
19K30 MGS Vehicle Commander
Mobile Gun System Stryker Commander assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the professional development, training, and welfare of three crew members; identifies and engages targets with the TOW II Missile System and the 7.62mm machine gun; processes operational information through Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below; responsible for the employment, maintenance, and accountability of assigned weapons and equipment valued at 2.5 million dollars.
19K20 MGS Gunner
Mobile Gun System Gunner/Assistant Vehicle Commander assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the professional development, training, and welfare of two crew members; identifies and engages targets with the TOW II Missile System and the 7.62mm machine gun; processes operational information through Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below; responsible for the employment, maintenance, and accountability of assigned weapons and equipment valued at 2.5 million dollars.
Mortar Section Leader (Stryker)
Mortar Section Leader assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the welfare, training, and development of nine Soldiers; assists the FSO, and the Commander in the planning, preparation, and execution of all individual and collective training in preparation for rapid real world deployments; employs company mortar assets in support of combat operations; responsible for the accountability and readiness of two mortar carrier Strykers with assigned 60mm and 120mm mortar systems worth over 8 million dollars.
19K20 M1A1 Gunner
Performs primary duties as gunner and secondary duties as Tank Commander; prepares sketch and range cards; operates main gun controls and firing controls; adjusts fire; fires main gun; prepares radio equipment for operation and enters net; operates internal communication equipment; assists tank commander in training tank crew; prepares, files, and distributes operations maps, situation maps, and overlays; reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs; records information on maps and overlays; indicates location, strength, tactical deployment, and emplacement of friendly and enemy units; marks vehicle routes on maps and overlays; reproduces, distributes, and files operations orders and plans; inspects tank turret and automotive components for malfunctions; assists in the performance of unit maintenance of automotive components; assists in maintaining the gunnery proficiency of subordinate gunners and loaders; supervises ammunition resupply operations to include request, receipt, storage, inspection, and issue of ammunition within armor units.
MOS 19K - M1 Armor Crewman
Major Duties. The M1 armor crewman leads, supervises, or serves as a member of an M1 armor unit in offensive and defensive combat operations. In addition, serves or assists on staffs at battalion or higher level. Duties for MOS 19K at each level of skill are as follows:
MOSC 19K10. Performs primary duties as a loader or driver; stows and cares for ammunition; loads the main gun and the coaxial machine gun ready box; aims and fires the loader's machine gun; accountable to the tank commander (TC) for the maintenance of communications equipment; ensures that communication equipment is operating properly; loads frequencies and conducts radio checks as part of routine maintenance; searches for targets, maintains rear security, and acts as air guard or antitank guided missile (ATGM) guard before engagement actions are initiated; assists the tank commander as needed by providing directions to the driver, so the tank maintains its position in formation; moves, positions, and stops the tank; while driving, searches for covered and concealed routes and for covered positions to move to if the tank is engaged; maintains the tank's position in formation and watches for visual signals; monitors the steer-to indicator, if the tank is equipped, and selects the best tactical route; assists the gunner and tank commander by scanning for targets and sensing fired rounds during engagements; responsible to the tank commander for vehicle maintenance.
MOSC 19K20. Performs primary duties as gunner; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties; searches for targets, aims, and fires both the main gun and the coaxial machine gun; responsible to the TC for the maintenance of the tank's armament and fire control equipment; serves as the assistant TC and assumes the responsibilities of the tank commander as required; maintains the tank's communications and internal control systems.
MOSC 19K30. Performs primary duties as tank commander; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties; expert at using the tank's weapon systems, requesting indirect fires, and executing land navigation using both digital systems and more traditional methods, such as terrain association; briefs crew, directs the movement of the tank, submits all reports, and supervises initial first-aid treatment and evacuation of wounded crewmen; controls vehicle fires, ensures the welfare of the crew; lays the gun for direction; issues fire commands; trains crew on the maintenance and accountability of assigned equipment and the tactical employment of the tank; knows and understands the company mission and company commander's intent.
MOSC 19K40. Performs primary duties as Platoon Sergeant; performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these duties; assists and advises the Platoon Leader (PL); mentors crewmen, other NCOs, and the PL on tactical and technical employment of the platoon's assigned equipment; supervises the platoon's administration, logistics, and maintenance; supervises individual training; advises the PL on appointments, promotions and reductions, assignments, and discipline of NCOs and enlisted Soldiers in the platoon; updates the PL on appropriate reports, and forwards any reports needed by company HQ; takes charge of task organized elements in the platoon during tactical operations, including quartering parties and support elements; serves as a tank commander/section leader when the platoon operates mounted; monitors the morale, discipline, and health of platoon members; ensures Soldiers maintain all equipment; coordinates and supervises company directed platoon resupply operations; collects, prepares, and forwards logistic status updates and requests to the company 1SG; ensures ammunition and supplies are properly and evenly distributed after the platoon consolidates on the objective and while the platoon reorganizes; ensures support supplies are present; directs the platoon's casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) process; maintains platoon strength information, consolidates and forwards the platoon's casualty reports, and receives and orients replacements; monitors the commander's tactical display to maintain awareness of the platoon's positions relative to the company formation; maintains accountability to the PL for the training, discipline, and welfare of the Soldiers in the platoon; coordinates the platoon's sustainment requirements and handles the personal needs of individual Soldiers.
