a. Major duties.
The FA firefinder radar operator operates or provides leadership in the operation of FA radar systems.
(1) MOSC 13R1O.
Establishes and maintains radio and wire communications.
Prepares for operation, and operates and maintains firefinder radar’s (AN/TPQ-36 or AN/TPQ-37) and associated equipment.
Construct fortifications, bunkers, and crew-served weapons emplacements.
Operates and performs operator maintenance on prime movers, radar system, and associated equipment.
(2) MOSC 13R2O.
Leads and supervises the preparation for operations and operates and maintains firefinder radar’s.
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 radar’s.
Leads, trains, and supervises Soldiers in operation and maintenance of radar and associated equipment.
Provide leadership and training for integrated target acquisition operations.
Instruct Soldiers in radar operation, techniques, and procedures.
Leads and supervises unit maintenance on firefinder radar and ancillary equipment, and operator maintenance on organic communications equipment and vehicles.
Evaluates, processes, and reports target information to Battalion/DIVARTY.
Recommends positioning of direct support target acquisition radar assets, sectors of search, and radar zone positioning.
Recommend cueing guidance to Battalion/DIVARTY counterfire officer for weapon locating radar’s.
(4) MOSC 13R4O.
Leads and supervises the combat operations of radar platoons.
Lead 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 employment of TA assets and counterfire operations.
Assist in 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.
Prepare Radar Deployment Orders (RDO) as required.
Assist in maintaining the artillery OB Data Base and target file.
Recommend cueing guidance to the S-2 for all Division TA assets.
Assist in preparing the Target Acquisition Tab of the FA Support Plan.
Coordinates logistics requirements and prepares reports summarizing data obtained from radar sections on troop strengths, logistics, surveillance techniques, and tactical operations.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for the initial award of MOS.
FA firefinder radar operators must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Heavy (Black).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area SC in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area SC on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002.
(c)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 01600 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0450 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0160 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0043 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Heavy” (Black).
(5) A Security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(6) Formal training under the auspices of USAFAS or accredited ARNG RTI transition course is mandatory to qualify for the award of the MOS.
(a)
The highest grade for personnel seeking reclassification into MOS 13R without a waiver is a non-promotable E5 (SGT).
Personnel reclassifying into MOS 13R must successfully complete institutional training at a MOS 13R OASS compliant, accredited ARNG RTI transition course (preferred), or MOS 13R AIT at USAFAS.
Personnel in grades E5 SGT (P) and E6 SSG must submit a waiver to ATTN: Commandant, USAFAS, Fort Sill, OK, 73503 for determination of eligibility to reclassify into MOS 13R.
Personnel at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E7) are not authorized for reclassification into MOS 13R.
(7) A U.S. citizen.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
B9–Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) (personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-13R-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-13R-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13R-3. Standards of grade TDA.