Description
Field Artillery Sensor Support Marines assist in the delivery of accurate artillery fires and prosecution of counter fire fight by developing weather data for artillery ballistic computations, performing survey operation. Duties include preparing and operating weather observation equipment such as theodolites and surface sensors, measuring atmospheric readings; preparing and operating survey equipment such as inertial navigation systems, global positioning system receivers, theodolites and electronic distance measuring equipment. Additionally, the 0847 will prepare and operate acoustic sensors for employment. Other duties include operating computer systems for computations, digital communications, command and control, and imagery development. MOS 0847 is assigned upon completion of formal school. Upon promotion to Staff Sergeant and the appropriate formal school, the 0847 will be designated MOS 0848.
Core Skills
- sensor and weather data collection
- operation of meteorological instruments
- surveying and geolocation
- GPS and inertial navigation system setup
- data recording and validation
- basic data analysis and interpretation
- technical report preparation
- equipment calibration and maintenance
- field operations in austere environments
- attention to detail and accuracy
- map reading and geospatial awareness
Common Certifications
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)
- State POST Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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