MOS 13E—Cannon Fire Direction Specialist
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 13E, Cannon Fire Direction Specialist:
PULHES:
222221
Physical
Demands Rating: very 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
Cannon Fire Direction Specialist (MOS 13E) Description / Major Duties:
The cannon fire direction specialist leads, supervises, or serves as a member of a fire direction element or operations section of a field artillery cannon unit.
Duties for MOS 13E at each skill level are:
MOSC 13E1O. Establishes maintains, and operates radio and wire communications. Operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data. Constructs and operates observed or surveyed firing charts. Records fire mission related information and maintains ammunition status. Compiles target lists and prepares target overlays, and situation and fire capability overlays. Operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.
MOSC 13E2O. Assists chief fire direction computer in supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training. Operates the battery computer unit to include; preparation, entry of known data, computation of firing data, and receipt and processing of messages. Transmits firing data to firing elements using battery computer system (BCS). Verifies registration and computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections. Operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data.
MOSC 13E3O. Assists fire direction officer and platoon sergeant in the planning, preparation, and execution of individual and collective training activities of the section. Monitors processing of fire requests, supervises computation of firing data, and verifies accuracy of firing data. Supervises and directs the construction, camouflage, and defense of the section position. Supervises the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 13E:
(1) Color discrimination of red / green
Article Last Modified: February 24, 2011
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