Nicholas Gavin

Military Service:

• Rank: Private 1st Class

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: May 2014 - September 2015

  Occupation: 14E - PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator and Maintainer

  Security Clearance: None

  Duties Description:

  Responsible for operating and maintaining the five major parts of the Patriot Fire Control system: Radar Set, Engagement Control Station, Electronic Power Plant, Antenna Mast Group, and Battle Command Post; Responsible for identifying, tracking, and combating those identified threats using a technology advanced interceptor missile that is capable of destroying enemy air threats at a moment’s notice; Operate Patriot Fire Control electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components Perform maintenance on radar, engagement control, target-identification, and communication systems. Evaluate intelligence and identify targets; perform real-time status reporting during combat Engage identified enemy targets threatening friendly forces Establish and maintain digital, radio, and wire communications networks.