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) Skill Level 1. Records and transmits firing data using the fire direction system and voice radio. Operates fire direction systems, Platoon Leaders Digital Message Device, and Multiple Launch Rocket System communications equipment. Participates in gathering of operations and intelligence data. Plots using fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps. Records ammunition expenditure, equipment serviceability, situation, firing point, target, and mission reports. Drives section vehicles, performs operator/crew maintenance 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) Skill Level 2. Assists in leading and directing fire direction personnel. Leads MOS 13P soldiers in MLRS Platoon FDC. Plots information using firing capabilities chart, friendly and enemy situation maps. Operates fire direction systems, platoon leaders digital message device, and multiple launch rocket system communications equipment. Converts fire orders to fire command.
(3) Skill Level 3. 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, firing point, target, and mission reports. Supervises operator/crew maintenance on section vehicles, generators, and equipment.
(4) Skill Level 4. Supervises operations of FDC to ensure 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, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering fire direction activities. Supervises the operation and maintenance of equipment in a MLRS Battalion FDC/Opera tions 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.
Physical demands ratings and qualifications for the initial 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.
NOTE: This job closed to women.
(1) P5--Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) Yl--Transition.
(3) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A--Reclassification Training.
Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21
