13C: Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems Specialist

Major Duties: The tactical automated fire control systems (TAFCS) specialist 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. Duties for MOS 13C at each skill level are:

• Skill Levels
  • Skill Level 1 MOSC 13C1O. 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 MOSC 13C2O. 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 MOSC 13C3O. 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 MOSC 13C4O. 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 and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The tactical automated fire control systems (TAFCS) specialist must possess the following qualifications:

(1) Physical Demands Rating: moderately heavy

(2) Physical Profile: 222221

(3) Color discrimination of red/green

(4) Minimum score of 95 in aptitude area FA.

(5) A security clearance of SECRET.

(6) A U.S. citizen.

(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 13C course under the auspices of US Army Field Artillery School) mandatory.

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The major duties, physical demands, physical profile, and skill levels were obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21.

MOS List for Field Artillery