COMMUNICATOR
DETAIL-FOCUSED
PHYSICALLY FIT
LOGICAL/ANALYTICAL
MENTALLY TOUGH
CROSS-CULTURALLY FLUENT
The Air Defense Artillery branch values officers with academic backgrounds from a wide variety of disciplines and majors. Domain-specific disciplines listed below may provide expertise helpful for managing complex Air Defense systems in any environment.
RELEVANT EDUCATION:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Liberal Arts
Economics
History
Government
International Relations
Foreign Area Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Humanities
Foreign Languages
Literature
Broadcasting
Film
Drama
Creative Writing and Interdisciplinary Programs
RELEVANT TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Cadet Troop Leader Time / Leader Development Time (CTLT/CLDT) with ADA or maneuver units
Proven leadership experience (e.g. Team Captain, Club President, Boy Scouts)
Intercollegiate Athletics (i.e., team and individual sports)
Community service
Prior enlisted time in a Maneuver branch
Air Defense officers are expeditionary-minded combat arms leaders who work both independently and as valuable team members within complex Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) environment. Masters of their technologically-advanced weapons systems, they instinctively employ ADA principles to deliver fires and defend designated assets. ADA officers understand both maneuver and Joint operations. They are culturally astute, able to use their understanding to conduct operations innovatively across the globe. Physically fit, mentally tough and inspirational, Air Defense leaders generate confidence in their Soldiers and supported units. They are problem solvers in complex tactical, operational, and strategic environments who can make sound decisions and accomplish multiple simultaneous tasks. Leveraging their interpersonal skills, Air Defense officers must effectively communicate requirements and advise supported units. Given the dispersed nature of Army air defense unit, officers must be self-starters who can operate based on intent.
In addition to foundational:
Adaptable
Assertive
Calm
Collaborative
Committed
Critically Thinking
Determined
Fit (Phys / Ment)
Initiative
Motivating
Precise
Proactive
Problem Solving
Rational
Reflective
Resilient
Responsible
Self-Aware
Stress Tolerant
Team Oriented
Visionary
INTERPERSONAL
LINGUISTIC