Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

points, amount, and mix of ammunition. Supervises the preparation
and distribution of maps, operational information, and status reports.
b . P h y s i c a l d e m a n d s r a t i n g a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s f o r t h e i n i t i a l
award of MOS. MLRS crewmembers 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 105 in aptitude area OF.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
(7) Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator license or meet
the criteria for motor vehicle driver and equipment operator selection,
training, testing and licensing contained in AR 600-55.
(8) Formal training under the auspices of USAFAS is mandatory
to qualify for award of the MOS.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-13M-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-13M-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13M-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–55. 13P—Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations/
Fire Direction Specialist (MLRS Op/FD Sp)
CMF 13 (Closed to women - see chapter 13).
a. 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.
(1) MOSC 13P1O. Records and transmits firing data using the
Fire Direction System (FDS) and voice radio. Operates FDS, Advanced
Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), and MLRS
communications equipment. Participates in gathering of operations
and intelligence data. Plots using fire capability charts and friendly
and enemy situation maps. Records ammunition expenditure, equipm
e n t s e r v i c e a b i l i t y , s i t u a t i o n , f i r i n g p o i n t , t a r g e t , a n d m i s s i o n
r e p o r t s . D r i v e s s e c t i o n v e h i c l e s , p e r f o r m s o p e r a t o r / c r e w m a i n t e -
nance on section vehicles, generators, and equipment. Aids in collection
and transmission of data. Installs, maintains, and operates
radio wire communications, digital communications devices, and
secure voice equipment.
(2) MOSC 13P2O. Assists in leading and directing fire direction
personnel. Leads 13P personnel in MLRS Platoon FDC. Plots information
using firing capabilities charts, friendly and enemy situation
maps. Operates FDS, AFATDS, and MLRS communications equipment.
Converts fire orders to fire commands.
(2) MOSC 13P3O. Leads and instructs personnel in techniques
and procedures in computation of firing data. Leads and instructs
the operation of the FDS, AFATDS, and MLRS communications
equipment. Leads personnel in MLRS Battery FDC. Maintains fire
capability charts, and friendly and enemy situation maps. Maintains
ammunition accountability, equipment serviceability, situation, firi
n g p o i n t , t a r g e t , a n d m i s s i o n r e p o r t s . S u p e r v i s e s o p e r a t o r / c r e w
maintenance on section vehicles, generators, and equipment.
( 4 ) M O S C 1 3 P 4 O . S u p e r v i s e s o p e r a t i o n s o f F D C t o e n s u r e
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, cons
o l i d a t e s , a n d p r e p a r e s t e c h n i c a l , p e r s o n n e l , a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e
reports covering fire direction activities. Supervises 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.
b. Physical demands ratings and qualifications for the initial
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award of MOS. MLRS/LANCE operations/fire direction specialist
must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of 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 under auspices of USAFAS is mandatory to
qualify for 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. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-13P-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-13P-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13P-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–56. 13R—Field Artillery (FA) Firefinder Radar Operator
(FA Firefinder Rdr Opr), CMF 13 (Closed to women - see
chapter 13)
a. Major duties. The FA firefinder radar operator operates or
provides leadership in the operation of FA radar systems.
( 1 ) M O S C 1 3 R 1 O . E s t a b l i s h e s a n d m a i n t a i n s r a d i o a n d w i r e
communications; Prepares for operation, and operates and maintains
firefinder radars (AN/TPQ-36 or AN/TPQ-37) and associated equipment.
Constructs fortifications, bunkers, and crew-served weapons
e m p l a c e m e n t s . O p e r a t e s a n d p e r f o r m s o p e r a t o r m a i n t e n a n c e o n
prime movers, radar system, and associated equipment.
(2) MOSC 13R2O. Leads and supervises the preparation for operations
and operates and maintains firefinder radars. Assists section
chief in controlling soldiers and equipment also provides technical
guidance to lower grade soldiers. Takes part in the reconnaissance
and selection of site for emplacement of radar. Supervises and
schedules operational maintenance on radar and associated equipment.
In the absence of the section chief, assumes the duties of the
section chief.
(3) MOSC 13R3O. Leads and supervises the combat operation of
firefinder mortar locating radars. Leads, trains, and supervises soldiers
in operation and maintenance of radar and associated equipm
e n t . P r o v i d e s l e a d e r s h i p a n d t r a i n i n g f o r i n t e g r a t e d t a r g e t
acquisition operations. Instructs soldiers in radar operation, techniques,
and procedures. Leads and supervises unit maintenance on
firefinder radar and ancillary equipment, and operator maintenance
o n o r g a n i c c o m m u n i c a t i o n s e q u i p m e n t a n d v e h i c l e s . E v a l u a t e s ,
processes, and reports target information to Bn/Divarty. Recommends
positioning of direct support target acquisition radar assets,
sectors of search, and radar zone positioning. Recommends cueing
guidance to Bn/DIVARTY counterfire officer for weapon locating
radars.
(4) MOSC 13R4O. Leads and supervises the combat operations
of radar platoons. Leads soldiers performing duties of FA firefinder
radar operator. Conducts map and ground reconnaissance of general
position areas for relocation of weapons locating radar. Coordinates
survey data. Ensures radar visibility diagrams are constructed correctly
for posting on battery capabilities chart. Conducts, coordinates,
and evaluates platoon training. Leads, supervises, and trains
the targeting element in a Tactical Operations Center in conjunction
with the Fire Support Element (FSE). Collects and disseminates
intelligence information and applies these products to the tactical
e m p l o y m e n t o f T A a s s e t s a n d c o u n t e r f i r e o p e r a t i o n s . A s s i s t i n
monitoring target acquisition assets operations, status, and current
and proposed locations. Recommends TA coverage to include command
and control relationships of organic and attached TA assets.
Provides input to DIVARTY S-2 for consolidation into the Target
Acquisition Tab. Recommends the positioning of General Support
TA assets, sector of search, and radar zone positioning. Prepares