Fire Control

Overview The fire control specialist integrates and processes tactical battlefield information from multiple users and sensors through a network of Army and JOINT automated battle command systems.

Job Duties Operate communications systems Primary tactical data system operations Data base management Fire mission processing Requirements Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training Job training for a field artillery automated tactical data system specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions.

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Computing target locations Operating gun, missile and rocket systems Artillery tactics Helpful Skills Interest in cannon and rocket operations Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure Ability to multi-task Capable of working as a team member Required ASVAB Score(s) Field Artillery (FA): 93 Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

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Education Benefits In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

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Future Civilian Careers The skills you will learn will help you in any civilian career you choose.

The experience you gain from dealing with various computer and communication systems can also be used in jobs such as computer programmer or telecommunication specialist.