Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

platoon route/area/zonereconnaissance. Supervises the employment
of OPSEC measures. Coordinates the evacuation of casualties. Coordinates
and conducts platoon resupply. Requests and adjusts aerial
fires. May also serve as an Assistant Operations NCO at battalion or
higher level.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
MOS. Cavalry scouts must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 111121.
(3) Correctable vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/100 in other
eye.
(4) Normal color vision.
(5) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CO.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 19D course conducted
under the auspices of the U.S. Army Armor School) mandatory.
(7) Highest rank an individual may be reclassified into MOS 19D
is rank SGT.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) D3—Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS).
(2) E9—M901 (ITV) Gunner/Crew Training.
(3) F7—Pathfinder.
(4) J3—Bradley Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner.
(5) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(6) 2C—JAVELIN Gunnery.
(7) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(8) 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 10-19D-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-19D-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-19D-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–74. 19E-M48—M60 Armor Crewman (M48 M60 Arm
Crmn) (Reserve Components), CMF 19 (Closed to women -
see chapter 13)
a. Major duties. The M48/M60 armor crewman leads, supervises,
or serves as a member of M48/M60 armor unit in offensive and
defensive combat operations. In addition, serves or assists on staffs
at battalion or higher level. Duties for MOS 19E at each level of
skill are:
(1) MOSC 19E1O. Assists in target detection and identification.
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range cards. Operates main gun controls and firing controls. Adjusts
fires. Boresights and zeros main gun. Fires main gun. Loads, fires,
and clears machine guns. Operates tracked and wheeled vehicles
over varied terrain and roadways in combat formation and armor
marches. Uses and responds to oral commands and visual signals.
Maintains orientation in moving vehicle by comparing terrain with
maps. Selects tank routes. Positions vehicle in firing position. Sec
u r e s b a t t l e p o s i t i o n . S e c u r e s , p r e p a r e s , a n d s t o w s a m m u n i t i o n
aboard tank. Loads main gun. Unloads misfires. Exercises safety
precautions in ammunition handling. Refuels vehicles. Prepares radio
equipment for operation and enters net. Operates internal communications
equipment. Performs operator maintenance on turret,
weapons, controls, and communications equipment. Assists in performance
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automotive components before, during, and after use. Assists in
performance of recovery operations. Prepares tank for operations
under various weather conditions and for passive operations. Assists
in construction of fortification and barriers, including minefields.
Breaches and clears minefields and obstacles.
(2) MOSC 19E2O. Performs duties shown in preceding level of
skill and supervises subordinate personnel in performance of these
duties. Assists tank commander in training tank crew. Prepares,
files, and distributes operations maps, situation maps, and overlays.
Reads and interprets maps and aerial photographs. Records information
on maps and overlays. Indicates location, strength, tactical
deployment, and emplacement of friendly and enemy units. Marks
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vehicle routes on maps and overlays. Reproduces, distributes, and
files operations orders and plans. Inspects tank turret and automotive
components for malfunctions. Assists in the performance of unit
maintenance of automotive components. Assists in maintaining the
gunnery proficiency of subordinate gunners and loaders. Supervises
ammunition resupply operations to include request, receipt, storage,
inspection, and issue of ammunition within armor units.
(3) MOSC 19E3O. Performs duties as tank commander. Directs
deployment of personnel and tank in combat operations and training
exercises. Evaluates terrain and selected routes, areas, and firing
positions. Identifies and selects targets. Issues fire commands. Directs
fire of tank weapons. Employs searchlight. Supervises training
of tank crew. Conducts battle drills. Requests, observes, adjusts
supporting fire. Responds to direction from platoon leader. Coordinates
action of tank with platoon and supporting elements. Plans
movement routes. Supervises crew operator maintenance. Coordinates
requirements for unit maintenance. Supervises camouflage of
equipment. Evaluates work performance of subordinate crewmembers.
Ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to
unit and responsiblestaff sections. Supervises operation of support
platoon class III/V squads.
(4) MOSC 19E4O. Assists in planning, organization, direction,
training, supervision, coordination, and reporting activities of tank
platoon or staff section. Supervises platoon maintenance activities.
Directs distribution of fire and assigns fields of fire. Collects, evaluates,
and assists in interpretation and dissemination of combat information.
Directs platoon tactical movement. Directs movement to
contact, hasty attack, and defense at platoon level. Coordinates platoon
resupply operations. Supervises the employment of OPSEC
measures. Coordinates the evacuation of casualties.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . M 4 8 - M 6 0 a r m o r c r e w m a n m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 111121.
(3) Correctable vision of 20/20 in one eye and 20/100 in other
eye.
(4) Normal color vision.
(5) A maximum height of 6 feet, 1 inch.
(6) A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CO.
(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 19E course conducted
under the auspices of U.S. Army Armor School) mandatory.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) D8—Master Gunnery (M60A3 Tank).
(2) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(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 10-19E-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-19E-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
10–75. 19K—M1 Armor Crewman, CMF 19 (Closed to
women - see chapter 13)
a. Major duties. The M1 armor crewman leads, supervises, or
serves as a member of M1 armor unit in offensive and defensive
combat operations. In addition, serves or assists on staffs at battalion
or higher level. Duties for MOS 19K at each level of skill are as
follows:
(1) MOSC 19K1O. Assists in target detection and identification.
Places turret in operation. Determines range to target. Assists in
preparation of range and sketch cards. Assists in boresight, screen
and zeros main gun. Loads, fires, clears, and applies immediate
action on machine guns. Operates tracked and wheeled vehicles over
v a r i e d t e r r a i n a n d r o a d w a y s i n c o m b a t f o r m a t i o n a n d a r m o r
marches. Uses and responds to oral commands and visual signals.
Maintains orientation in moving vehicle. Positions vehicle in firing
position. Secures battle position. Secures, prepares, and stows ammunition
aboard tank. Loads, unloads, clears, and performs misfire
procedures on main gun. Exercises safety precautions in ammunition
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