Air Defence Artillery Soldier

OFO Code: 542303

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

Official description
Landward defence members direct, train, and lead landward defence related combat operations.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Air Defence Artillery Officer

Directing location, construction, and camouflage of landward defence positions and equipment
Members in the Unit Group may be driving and operating "A" Vehicles and other specialised military vehicles designed for combat operations
Coordinating armour, artillery, and air support units
Performing strategic and tactical planning, including battle plan development; and leading basic reconnaissance operations
Directing deployment of land defence weapons, vehicles, and equipment
Managing field communications operations

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