Army
COMBAT

MOS

13Z

Field Artillery Senior Sergeant

Description

FA senior sergeant leads in the fire support, operations/intelligence, and target acquisition activities in a field artillery battalion, brigade, division artillery, or corps artillery. Other major duties are leading soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS performs principal duties for SQI "M". Leads soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS. Leads and supervises the operation of the unit command post in accordance with directives. Leads, supervises, and participates in coordination and implementation of cannon, missile, rocket, or target acquisition operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to lower and higher grade soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties. Monitors, inspects, and evaluates FA training programs.

Core Skills

  • command post operations
  • battle tracking and situation reporting
  • fires and targeting coordination
  • operations and intelligence integration
  • tactical communications procedures
  • digital fires system employment
  • staff planning and mission analysis
  • standard operating procedure (SOP) development
  • training management and mentoring
  • risk management and safety oversight
  • logistics and readiness reporting
  • briefing and written communication
  • team leadership and supervision

Common Certifications

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • FEMA Emergency Management Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Firearms Instructor Certification (NRA or state)

Civilian Career Paths

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • ADMINISTRATION

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