Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems (TAFCS) Specialist

Branch: 
Field Artillery
CMF: 
13C
MOS Details
Major Duties: 

Leads, supervises, or serves as a member of an activity operating tactical fire direction TAFCS equipment in a field artillery cannon battalion or higher unit.

Skill Level 1 Establishes, maintains, and operates radio and wire communications. Assists in preparation of computer center for operation and shutdown. Prepares TAFCS equipment for operation to include cabling, installation, and removal procedures. Operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators associated with the TAFCS computer. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organized maintenance of section equipment.

Skill Level 2 Assists fire control NCO in supervision of section training, maintenance, and operations. Performs computer operations and trains and supervises junior personnel. Initiates computer center operations, including establishing control information to establish communications with subscribers. Recognizes partial or complete TAFCS failures and initiates procedures to correct them.

Skill Level 3 Assists fire control NCO in supervision of section training, maintenance, and operations. Inputs and retrieves initial information and control and tactical data base information into TAFCS. Operates TAFCS computer, including processing technical and tactical data, artillery target intelligence, fire planning data/survey information, and meteorological data. Assists in the supervision and directs the construction, camouflage, and defense of the section position. Supervises the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.

Skill Level 4 Assists operations NCO and officer in planning, preparation, and execution of collective training activities of the section. Supervises TAFCS computer operations. Prepares the distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.

Physical Demands Rating: 
moderately heavy
Physical Profile Serial #: 
222221
Qualifications and Prerequisites
ASVAB Minimum Score: 
95 total from AR+MK+MC
Other Qualifications: 
  • Closed to women
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Formal training (completion of MOS 13C course under the auspices of US Army Field Artillery School) mandatory.
  • Security clearance of SECRET
  • Be able to visually discriminate between red and green.
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