Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
13M Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HiMARS) Crewmember
Overview
Multiple Launch Rocket System and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System crewmembers serve as members of launcher crews or sections. They may also supervise a launcher crew or section.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- complex system operation
- digital fire control systems use
- tactical communications procedures
- GPS and navigation systems use
- checklist-driven operations
- preventive maintenance checks and services
- fault isolation and basic troubleshooting
- crew coordination and communication
- safety and risk management
- technical SOP adherence
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Maintenance record software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded · Promotion points
- Basic Systems Technician (BST)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Related Occupations
- Rail Car Repairers
- Business Continuity Planners
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 13M. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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