Some of the responsibilities of an Air Defense Artillery Lieutenant include:
- Commanding and controlling Air Defense Artillery battery-sized units (200-300 Soldiers).
- Coordinate employment of Air Defense Artillery Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
- Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Air Defense Artillery missions.
- Instruct Air Defense Artillery skills at service schools and combat training centers.
- Serve as an Air Defense Artillery advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.