A PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator is an important part of the Army's air defense artillery team. The PATRIOT missile system teams are used to launch advanced-technology ammunition capable of neutralizing multiple air targets. The PATRIOT missile system consists of an engagement control station, electronic power plant, communication relay group and up to eight launching stations. The PATRIOT Launching Station Operator works directly with the PATRIOT launching stations.

Some of your duties as a PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator Maintainer may include:

-Place the PATRIOT launching system in the field
-Supply launching station with PATRIOT missiles
-Operate specific PATRIOT launcher electronic systems
-Perform preventative maintenance on PATRIOT launching stations
-Handle PATRIOT ammunition
-Establish and maintain radio and wire communications