MOS 13D—Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 13D, Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist:
PULHES:
222221
Physical
Demands Rating: moderately heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: FA: 93
Enlistment
Bonus: None
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 7 weeks, 1 day at Ft Sill, Oklahoma
CLOSED TO WOMEN
Other Requirements
Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist (MOS 13D) Description / Major Duties:
The field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist leads, supervises, or serves as a member of an activity operating FAATDS in a field artillery cannon battalion, battery, platoon or higher.
Duties for MOS 13D at each skill level are:
MOSC 13D1O. Establishes, maintains and operates communications systems. Assist in preparation of computer center for operation and shutdown. Prepare FAATDS for operation to include cabling, installation, and removal procedures. Inputs initialization data and data base information to FAATDS. Constructs and maintains observed or surveyed firing charts. Operates and performs operator maintenance on FAATDS equipment, section vehicles and generators associated with FAATDS. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.
MOSC 13D2O. Assist FAATDS NCO in supervision of all maintenance, training, fire control and fire direction operations. Operate FAATDS at the cannon battery and higher echelons. Performs computer operations including fire mission processing, fire plan schedules and data base construction. Computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections. Initiate computer center operations, including establishing control information, communications with digital subscribers and data base initialization. Perform operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section equipment.
MOSC 13D3O. Assist FAATDS and operations NCO in supervision of all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons. Supervise fire direction operations including preparation for operations, communications setup and maintenance. Supervises fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling and entry of commanders guidance. Computes and verifies accuracy of firing safety data and maintains current situation data. Supervise the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.
MOSC 13D40. Lead section personnel and supervises FAATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Direct troubleshooting of FAATDS hardware, software, database, and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforce compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assist operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervise preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforce compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervise the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 13D:
(1) Color discrimination of red / green
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 13D:
A7—Field Artillery Master Gunner (FAMG) (skill level 4 only).
Article Last Modified: May 10, 2011
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