MOS 13D FA Automated Tactical Data System Specialist

Combat Developer for C2 Systems

Serves as a Combat Developer for Command and Control systems including AFATDS, Centaur, GDU-R, and Meteorological Systems within TRADOC Capability Management: Assumes the role of subject matter expert and advisor to TCM for all Soldier activities involved in the development, coordination, review, and integration of acquisition requirements into the Command and Control and Profiler program; ensures proper incorporation of doctrine, tactics, organization, training, and logistics into the system support modernization plan; closely collaborates with the program manager, the Army Staff, and other services to ensure effective and timely system development.

Fire Control Sergeant 13D20

Served as the Fire Control Sergeant in an M1068 within a M109A6 155MM Field Artillery Platoon with a worldwide contingency mission; supervises fire direction operations, communication setup, and maintenance; coordinates fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, and the entry of commander’s guidance; conducts troubleshooting of AFATDS hardware, software, database, and communications to ensure seamless continuity between FDC and Paladin’s computer systems; oversees the performance, training, and accountability of eight Soldiers and conducts organizational maintenance on section equipment valued at over $500,000.

Fire Control Sergeant

Served as a Fire Control Sergeant in the 1st Brigade Combat Team of 1CD with a worldwide deployment contingency mission; supervises fire direction operations, communication setup, and maintenance; coordinates fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, and the entry of commander’s guidance; performs troubleshooting of AFATDS hardware, software, database, and communications to ensure seamless continuity between FDC and Paladin’s computer systems; oversees the performance, training, and accountability of five soldiers and conducts organizational maintenance on section equipment valued at $1,500,000.

13D Writer/Instructor (DoTD)

Provides expertise as a 13D Subject Matter Expert and supports the TRADOC Capability Manager (TCM)- BCT Fires office on current and emerging field artillery automation systems; develops and validates Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) related to how the automation systems impact cannon artillery systems; coordinates with Material and Combat Developer to stay updated on changes to assigned systems; applies risk management in daily duties; participates in meetings, tests, fieldings, and briefings as required; attends regular training courses to enhance professional development in the current position.

Assistant Fire Control Sergeant

Assists the Senior Fire Control Sergeant and Operations SGM in supervising all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons; supervises fire direction operations, including preparation of operations, communication setup and maintenance, fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling, and entry of commander’s guidance; computes and verifies the accuracy of firing safety data; supervises the performance of operators, crews, and conducts organizational maintenance on section vehicles.

Fire Control Sergeant 13D20

Serves as the Fire Control Sergeant in a 35-Soldier M119A2 105mm direct support Field Artillery Platoon with a worldwide contingency mission; responsible for the health, welfare, monthly counseling, development, and supervision of (#) Soldiers; performs computer operations, including fire mission processing, fire plan schedules, and database construction; responsible for the organizational maintenance and accountability of fire direction equipment valued at over ($); assists the Chief Fire Control Sergeant and assumes their duties in their absence.

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