Description
<p>The Fire Control Specialist employs automated computer-based systems used in all U.S. Army echelons across multiple weapon systems and formations in order to facilitate the delivery and integration of joint fires in support of combat operations. The Fire Control Specialist integrates and processes tactical battlefield information from multiple users and sensors through a network of Army and JOINT automated battle command systems. The Fire Control Specialist employs automated systems in order to process technical firing solutions, apply gunnery fundamentals critical to the 5 Requirements for Accurate Fires, process precision tactical fire missions, control tactical fires, conduct Joint sensor management, integrate fire support coordination measures, integrate maneuver control measures, manage and process meteorological data and troubleshoot technical firing solutions. The Fire Control Specialist performs operator and unit level maintenance on all automated tools and section equipment.</p>
Core Skills
- battle management system operation
- tactical data link and message processing
- geospatial targeting and fire mission processing
- real time situational awareness management
- radio and digital communications procedures
- networked systems troubleshooting at user level
- data entry validation and quality control
- technical procedures and checklist execution
- time sensitive decision making
- multi system monitoring and prioritization
- joint and coalition system interoperability awareness
- reporting and log keeping
- crew coordination and team communication
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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