a. Major duties.
The Field Artillery Senior Sergeant duties include Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Operations Sergeant Major (SGM), First Sergeant (1SG), Detachment Sergeant and Operations Sergeant.
The Field Artillery Senior Sergeant is assigned and performs duties in Theater, Corps, Divisions, Brigade Combat Teams, Fires Brigades, Battlefield Coordination Detachments, Batteries and Companies.
They assist commanders and/or their staff officers in the coordination of advanced battle command systems that support the integration of Army indirect fires, fire support operations, joint operations and target acquisition.
The specific duties of the Field Artillery Senior Sergeant at each echelon are outlined below:
(1) MOS 13Z60.
(a) Command Sergeant Major 7C (O6 level CDR) or 6C (O5 level CDR)).
Serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all enlisted issues at the Brigade level or below.
The CSM is primarily focused on training, maintaining, caring and leading of the unit’s Soldiers, facilities and equipment.
Assists the Commander in the implementation of command policies, Establishes and enforces standards related to the appearance and conduct of all Soldiers within the command.
Develops and executes noncommissioned officer (NCO) professional development programs within the command and advises, counsels Soldiers on issues related to training, education and professional development.
The CSM is primarily responsible for the unit’s individual soldier training programs.
(b) Sergeant Major 7S (O6 level Officer) or 6S (O5 level Staff Officer)).
Serves as the principal Field Artillery enlisted advisor within Army, Corps, Division, Brigade, Battalion and Battlefield Coordination Detachment staffs on operational, fire support and target acquisition issues.
Provides technical and tactical expertise in the use of advanced battle command systems to leaders and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties.
Plans, edits and prepares tactical plans and courses of action for the commander.
Selects position locations for the tactical operations center and provides defensive position planning for its security.
Monitors the professional development for all enlisted Soldiers under their direct supervision.
Assumes the duties of the CSM in their absence.
(2) MOS 13Z50.
(a) First Sergeant.
Serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all enlisted issues at the Battery and Detachment level.
The 1SG is primarily focused on training, maintaining, caring and leading of the unit’s Soldiers, facilities and equipment.
Assists the Commander in the implementation of command policies, establishes and enforces standards related to the appearance and conduct of all Soldiers within the command.
Develops and executes noncommissioned officer (NCO) professional development programs within the command and advises and counsels Soldiers on issues related to training, education and professional development.
The 1SG is primarily responsible for the unit’s individual soldier training programs in the areas of combat readiness and physical fitness.
The 1SG also performs duties as the unit defensive planner and chief logistician.
(b) Operations Sergeant.
Serves as the principal Field Artillery enlisted advisor within Army, Corps, Division, Brigade, Battalion and Battlefield Coordination Detachment staffs on operational, fire support and target acquisition issues.
Provides technical and tactical expertise in the use of advanced battle command systems to leaders and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties.
Plans, edits and prepares tactical plans and courses of action for the commander.
Selects position locations for the tactical operations center and provides defensive position planning for its security.
Supervises the professional development for all enlisted Soldiers under their direct control.
Assumes the duties of the 1SG in their absence.
b. Physical demands ratings and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
FA senior sergeants must possess the following qualifications:
(1) Physical demands rating–N/A.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Color discrimination of red/green.
(4) Minimum score in aptitude area–N/A.
(5) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(6) A U.S. citizen.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) B9–Bradley M2A3/M3A3 Operator/System Maintainer (personnel only).
(2) L8–Joint Operational Fires and Effects (JOFE).
(3) 1G–Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) (skill level 5 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 10-13Z-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-13Z-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-13Z-3. Standards of grade TDA.