Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(2) Table 10-13D-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13D-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–52. 13E—Cannon Fire Direction Specialist (Cannon FD
Sp), CMF 13 (Closed to women - see chapter 4)
a. 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.
(1) 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
m a i n t e n a n c e o n s e c t i o n v e h i c l e s a n d g e n e r a t o r s . P e r f o r m s c r e w
maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section
equipment.
(2) 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 meteorol
o g i c a l a n d m u z z l e v e l o c i t y c o r r e c t i o n s . O p e r a t e s t h e b a c k u p
computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and
computation of firing data.
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(3) 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.
b. Physical demands ratings and qualifications for the initial
award of MOS. Cannon fire direction specialists must possess the
following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Color discrimination of red/green.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area FA.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
(7) Formal training under the auspices of USAFAS is mandatory
to qualify for the award of the MOS.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) Y1—Transition.
(3) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
(1) Table 10-13E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-13E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13E-3. Standards of grade TDA.