Description
Field Artillery Radar Operators perform the duties required to emplace, operate, and displace counterfire radar systems. Other duties include operating military vehicles, generator assets, communications equipment, establishing radio networks for voice and digital communications, and performing hasty survey techniques. Radar Operators also work in the artillery target processing centers. These duties include operating fire support systems that process counterfire/artillery target intelligence and manage radar assets in the field.
Core Skills
- radar system operation
- sensor setup and calibration
- tactical data processing
- target detection and tracking
- radio and digital communications setup
- network configuration basics
- generator and power management awareness
- hasty survey and positioning techniques
- situation reporting and logging
- troubleshooting of electronic systems
- operating in command and control environments
- team coordination under time pressure
- adherence to technical and safety procedures
Common Certifications
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.