13A Field Artillery, General

Core Skills

• operations planning and execution
• tactical and strategic analysis
• fire support coordination
• command post and staff operations
• risk assessment and course of action analysis
• briefing and executive communication
• cross functional team leadership
• training development and delivery
• use of digital planning tools
• time sensitive decision making

Civilian Career Paths

• Project Management
• Administration
• Training and Education

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.