Army
COMBAT

MOS

13A

Field Artillery, General

Description

Commands or assists the commander of field artillery units. Plan, coordinates, and directs field artillery activities within the command. Serves in positions requiring knowledge of field artillery systems, experience at various staff levels.

Core Skills

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

Common Certifications

  • CPP
  • PSP
  • PMP
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • State POST Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications

Civilian Career Paths

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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