Enlisted

Officer

Active Duty

Army Reserve

Closed to Women

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Major duties. The field artillery tactical data systems (FATDS) specialist leads, supervises, or serves as a member of an activity operating field artillery tactical data systems in a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) battalion, battery, platoon in a field artillery cannon battalion or higher. Duties for MOS 13D at each skill level are:

(1) Skill Level 1. Establishes, maintains and operates communications systems. Assists in preparation of computer center for operation and shutdown. Prepares field artillery tactical data systems for operation to include cabling, installation, and removal procedures. Inputs initialization data and data base information to field artillery tactical data systems. Maintain fire capabilities maps and charts. Operates and performs operator maintenance on field artillery tactical data systems equipment, section vehicles and generators associated with field artillery tactical data systems. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.

(2) Skill Level 2. Assists field artillery tactical data systems noncommissioned officer in supervision of all fire control operations in multiple launch rocket system platoon fire direction center. Operates field artillery tactical data systems at multiple launch rocket system battery and battalion, cannon battalion and higher echelons. Performs computer operations including fire mission processing, fire plan schedules and data base construction. Initiates computer center operations, including establishing control information, communications with digital subscribers and data base initialization. Performs operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section equipment.

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(3) Skill Level 3. Assists FATDS NCO in supervision of all fire control operations in MLRS firing battery and battalion, cannon battalion and higher echelons. Supervises 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 mis sion support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling and entry of commanders guidance. Maintains current situation data. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.

(4) Skill Level 4. Leads section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in MLRS and cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist S3 with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer and NCO in planning, preparation and conduct of collective training for the unit. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.

Physical demands ratings and qualifications for initial award of MOS. FATDS operations specialists must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.

(2) A physical profile of 222221.

(3) Color discrimination of red/green.

(4) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area FA.

(5) A Security Clearance of SECRET.

(6) A U.S. citizen.

(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 13D course under the auspices of USAFAS or CECOM NETT mandatory.

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Additional skill identifiers.

(1) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.

(2) 4A--Reclassification Training.

(3) 2S--Battlestaff NCO.