A Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist (FAATDS) is an important member of the Army's field artillery team. FAATDS Specialists are primarily responsible for operating the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems for both Cannon and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialists play a critical role in the safe, accurate, and lethal delivery of the Field Artillery's various fire support systems. Both cannon and MLRS systems are used to support infantry and tank units in combat.
13D1O - Skill Level One
FATDS Specialist: Establishes, maintains and operates communications systems. Assists in preparation of computer center for operation and shutdown. Prepares FATDS for operation to include cabling, installation, and removal procedures. Inputs initialization data and data base information to FATDS. Constructs and maintains observed or surveyed firing charts. Operates and performs operator maintenance on FATDS equipment, section vehicles and generators associated with FATDS. Performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment.
13D2O - Skill Level Two
Fire Control SGT: Assists FATDS NCO in supervision of all maintenance, training, fire control and fire direction operations. Operates FATDS at the cannon battery and higher echelons. Performs computer operations including fire mission processing, fire plan schedules and data base construction. Computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections. Initiates computer center operations, including establishing control information, communications with digital subscribers and data base initialization. Performs operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section equipment.
13D3O - Skill Level Three
Fire Control SGT: Assists FATDS and operations NCO in supervision of all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons. Supervises fire direction operations including preparation for operations, communications setup and maintenance. Supervises fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling and entry of commanders guidance. Computes and verifies accuracy of firing safety data and maintains current situation data. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.
NLOS Fire Control SGT: Assists FATDS and operations NCO in supervision of all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons. Supervises fire direction operations including preparation for operations, communications setup and maintenance. Supervises fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling and entry of commanders guidance. Computes and verifies accuracy of firing safety data and maintains current situation data. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.
NLOS Fire Control SGT: Assists FATDS and operations NCO in supervision of all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons. Supervises fire direction operations including preparation for operations, communications setup and maintenance. Supervises fire mission processing, fire support planning, fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations, fire plan scheduling and entry of commanders guidance. Computes and verifies accuracy of firing safety data and maintains current situation data. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles.
13D4O - Skill Level Four
Battery OPS Sergeant: Lead section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervises preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
Chief Fire Control SGT: Lead section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervises preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
Platoon Sergeant: The platoon sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the battery METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their sections or equivalent small units. A platoon sergeant or sergeant first class generally has extensive military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and intellectually and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the platoon sergeant ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the platoon sergeant must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the unit, evaluate the effectiveness of the platoon and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
Senior Fire Control SGT: Lead section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervises preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
As of 2010 February 01
FY: 2009 School: 061 Course: 250-13D10 Phase: Course Length: 7 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint PULHES 222221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Male Gender Requirement YES Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance Y - NONE Required
ASVAB FA Score 093 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Aremy and Reserve component enlisted personnel upon entry into MOS 13D10. The Soldier must meet the enlistment standards prescribed in DA Pam 611-21 for MOS 13D FA Tactical Data System Specialist.
Course Scope:
This course provides soldiers with the skills and knowledge required to develop proficiency in entry level tasks and MOS specific technical skills. This course provides training in manual gunnery, basic AFATDS operations, and AFATDS Fire Mission Processing in addition to warrior tasks and battle drills.
Chief Fire Control SGT: Lead section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervises preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
Platoon Sergeant: The platoon sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the battery METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their sections or equivalent small units. A platoon sergeant or sergeant first class generally has extensive military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and intellectually and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the platoon sergeant ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the platoon sergeant must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the unit, evaluate the effectiveness of the platoon and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training.
Senior Fire Control SGT: Lead section personnel and supervises FATDS operations in cannon battalions and higher echelons. Supervises and conducts fire support execution, movement control, field artillery mission support, field artillery fire direction operations. Directs troubleshooting of FATDS hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations. Directs and performs systems administration and troubleshooting. Assist operation officer with conduct of field artillery estimates and movement planning. Compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situation and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Assists operations officer in planning, preparation and conduct of individual and collective training and certification for the unit. Supervises preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials. Complies information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports. Enforces compliance with security procedures and regulations. Supervises the performance of operator, crew and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
School Information
Field Artillery Center/School, Fort Sill, OKAs of 2010 February 01
FY: 2009 School: 061 Course: 250-13D10 Phase: Course Length: 7 Weeks 1.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint PULHES 222221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Male Gender Requirement YES Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance Y - NONE Required
ASVAB FA Score 093 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Aremy and Reserve component enlisted personnel upon entry into MOS 13D10. The Soldier must meet the enlistment standards prescribed in DA Pam 611-21 for MOS 13D FA Tactical Data System Specialist.
Course Scope:
This course provides soldiers with the skills and knowledge required to develop proficiency in entry level tasks and MOS specific technical skills. This course provides training in manual gunnery, basic AFATDS operations, and AFATDS Fire Mission Processing in addition to warrior tasks and battle drills.
