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Fire Control Specialist
Fire Control Specialists operate advanced fire-control and battle command systems, fusing sensor and battlefield data to generate precise firing solutions. They manage joint fires, coordinate targeting, maintain systems, and ensure accurate, integrated combat support.
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_ENGINEERING
- SECURITY_OPERATIONS
- IT_MANAGEMENT