The anti-tank missileman is responsible for the tactical employment of the M220E4 TOW2 Weapon System, M98A1 Javelin Weapons System, anti-armor operations, and tactical vehicle operations. They provide medium and heavy anti-armor fire in support of the infantry battalion, LAR battalion, tank battalion, and the MAGTF.
They are located in the anti-armor platoon within the weapons company of the infantry battalions and LAR battalions, the TOW platoons of the tanks battalions, and the TOW Company of the 4th Tank Battalion (MARFORRES). Non-commissioned officers are assigned as gunners and squad leaders.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess a GT score of 100 or higher.
(2) Must have normal color vision, and vision of 20/200, correctable to 20/20.
(3) Must have a past driving record appropriate for issue of SF-46 as evidenced by a search of the National Driver Register.
(4) Must possess the psychological and physiological qualifications required for licensing as a Government motor vehicle operator- (see references (av) and (aw)).
Requirements.
Complete the Anti-Tank Assault Guided Missileman Course at Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry, Training Command, Camp Pendleton, CA/Camp Lejeune, NC.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (g), Training and Readiness Manual.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Artillery and Missile Crew Members 55-3014.
Related Military Skill.
(1) Assaultman, 0351.
(2) LAV Crewman, 0313.
(3) Tank Crewman, 1812.