MOS 13P—Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operational Fire Direction Specialist
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 13P, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operational Fire Direction Specialist:
PULHES:
222221
Physical
Demands Rating: heavy
Required
ASVAB Score: FA: 96
Enlistment
Bonus: Level 5
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
AIT Length / Location: 7 weeks at Ft Sill, Oklahoma
CLOSED TO WOMEN
Other Requirements
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operational Fire Direction Specialist (MOS 13P) Description / Major Duties:
The multiple launch rocket system operations/fire direction specialist leads, supervises, or serves as a member of a MLRS fire direction center or firing platoon headquarters.
Duties for MOS 13P at each skill level are:
MOSC 13P1O. Records and transmits firing data using the Fire Direction System (FDS) and voice radio. Operate FDS, Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), and MLRS communications equipment. Participate in gathering of operations and intelligence data. Plots using fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps. Record ammunition expenditure, equipment serviceability, situation, firing point, targets, and mission reports. Drives section vehicles, performs operator/crew maintenance on section vehicles, generators, and equipment. Aid in collection, and transmission of data. Installs, maintains, and operates radio wire communications, digital communications devices, and secure voice equipment.
MOSC 13P2O. Assist in leading and directing fire direction personnel. Lead 13P personnel in MLRS Platoon FDC. Plot information using firing capabilities charts, friendly and enemy situation maps. Operate FDS, AFATDS, and MLRS communications equipment. Converts fire orders to fire commands.
MOSC 13P3O. Leads and instruct personnel in techniques and procedures in computation of firing data. Leads and instructs the operation of the FDS, AFATDS, and MLRS communications equipment. Lead personnel in MLRS Battery FDC. Maintain fire capability charts, and friendly and enemy situation maps. Maintain ammunition accountability, equipment serviceability, situation, firing point, target, and mission reports. Supervise operator/crew maintenance on section vehicles, generators, and equipment.
MOSC 13P40. Supervise operations of FDC to ensure proper computations, plotting of targets and issuance of fire commands. Plans and organizes work schedules and assigns duties to fire direction personnel. Instructs and supervises personnel in techniques and procedures in computation of firing data. Reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering fire direction activities. Supervise the operation and maintenance of equipment in a MLRS Battalion FDC/Operations section. Leads and instructs in techniques and procedures in computation of firing data. Leads and instructs FDC personnel in tactical fire control of a MLRS Battalion.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 13P:
(1) Color discrimination of red / green.
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 13P:
A7—Field Artillery Master Gunner (FAMG) (skill level 4 only).
Article Last Modified: May 10, 2011
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