Description
Fires and Effects Integrator serves as the senior enlisted tactical advisor to the commander and staff for all lethal and non-lethal fire support assets to include mortars, artillery (cannon, rocket, missile), NSFS, and provide terminal attack control of fixed and rotary wing aircraft in support of close air support (CAS). These duties include planning, integrating, coordinating, observing Surface to surface fires, employment of LASER designators, range finders. These duties also include operating communications equipment, establishing radio networks for voice and digital communications, as well as operating Marine Corps fire support systems.
Core Skills
- joint fires and effects integration
- close air support planning and control (non-rated)
- surface-to-surface fires coordination
- targeting and weaponeering fundamentals
- laser designation and range finding operations
- C2 and fire support system operation
- digital call for fire and CAS procedures
- airspace coordination and deconfliction at tactical level
- geospatial tools and digital mapping
- battle tracking and reporting
- risk assessment and collateral damage estimation awareness
- cross-functional coordination with air, ground, and naval elements
- training and mentoring of junior fires personnel
- operating in high-stress combat environments
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- First Responder/EMT Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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