Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
L7 Joint Fires Observer
Overview
The Joint Fires Observer designation identifies Army positions requiring Soldiers with Joint Fires Observer qualifications. It specifies those qualifications as a requirement of the position.
Core Skills
- targeting and fire support coordination
- digital fire control systems usage
- situational awareness and battle tracking
- radio and digital communications procedures
- map reading and geospatial orientation
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- tactical reporting and log keeping
- risk assessment and mitigation
- decision making under time pressure
- cross functional team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- ESRI ArcGIS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded · Promotion points
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded · Promotion points
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1) · Funded · Promotion points
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- CompTIA A+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- IT Specialist: Computational Thinking · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
- Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
Related Occupations
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Training and Development Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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