25N in ADA (Air Defense) do you think we are still needed there?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:46:15 -0400

With a large group of 25N (10 and 20-level), being sent to Air Defense Artillery units, do you think this is useful place for them, or should they be sent to another type of unit where they maybe better utilized. IMHO I think the job of the 25N, if not in an S6 shop, should be sent to an infantry or Signal unit.

Response by SFC Seth King made Aug 26 at 2015 11:26 PM

SFC Seth King — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:26:02 -0400

I'm sure the ADA has JNNs, thus requiring 25Ns

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2015 6:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:50:36 -0400

I don't mean to be rude but have you spent any time doing actual 25N work? I only ask because from my experience I can't see how there'd be any true use in an infantry unit either.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2017 8:11 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 08:11:56 -0400

I know this is a old post but I am going to be the first 255N placed into 11th ADA. I was informed that the BN do have routers and switches . Also the Patriot systems are to be updated but the mtoe is updating faster than the equipment is coming in

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2017 8:22 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 08:22:45 -0400

The CRG/AMG pair which is what 25N work on in ADA land, should be operated by 14Es as its their lane and MOS that very much aligns with the equipment and job requirements, I never understood why if they felt they needed "specialized" soldiers they did not create a 14N or something, thats why 35Ns exist in MI for instance.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 12:22 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:22:50 -0400

There is no real reason for a 25N to be placed in an ADA unit they use none of our equipment and essentially retrain us to do a 14E job it's a waste of resources from an already fairly small mos