Leads, supervises, or serves as a member of a fire direction element or operations section of a field artillery cannon unit.
Establishes maintains, and operates radio and wire communications; operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data; constructs and operates observed or surveyed firing charts; records fire mission related information and maintains ammunition status; compiles target lists and prepares target overlays, and situation and fire capability overlays; operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators; performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment; assists chief fire direction computer in supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training; operates the battery computer unit to include; preparation, entry of known data, computation of firing data, and receipt and processing of messages; transmits firing data to firing elements using battery computer system (BCS); verifies registration and computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections; operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data; assists fire direction officer and platoon sergeant in the planning, preparation, and execution of individual and collective training activities of the section; monitors processing of fire requests, supervises computation of firing data, and verifies accuracy of firing data; supervises and directs the construction, camouflage, defense of the section position and the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.
FA senior sergeant leads in the fire support, operations/intelligence, and target acquisition activities in a field artillery battalion, brigade, division artillery, or corps artillery; other major duties are leading soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS performs principal duties for SQI "M"; leads soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS; leads and supervises the operation of the unit command post in accordance with directives; leads, supervises, and participates in coordination and implementation of cannon, missile, rocket, or target acquisition operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to lower and higher grade Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; monitors, inspects, and evaluates FA training programs; leads and supervises the preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, operational reports and training materials; supervise the maintenance of staff journals, files, records, and training materials; serves as the principal NCO of FA battalion, brigade, division artillery, or Corps artillery operations activity and supervises the processing operations and intelligence information; prepare operational SOPs; supervises and maintains classified files, records, processing of individual security clearances; leads, supervises, and participates in identifying and indicating location, strength, tactical deployment, and emplacement of enemy units; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officers.
Assist operations NCO and officer in planning, preparation, and execution of collective training activities of the section; supervise TAFCS computer operations; prepare the distribution of maps, operational information, and training materials; compiles information for and presents briefings on current operations, situations, and after action reports; enforce compliance with security procedures and regulations; supervise the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles; FA senior sergeant leads in the fire support, operations/intelligence, and target acquisition activities in a field artillery battalion, brigade, division artillery, or corps artillery; other major duties are leading soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS performs principal duties for SQI "M"; leads soldiers performing duties in field artillery MOS; leads and supervises the operation of the unit command post in accordance with directives; leads, supervises, and participates in coordination and implementation of cannon, missile, rocket, or target acquisition operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and professional support to lower and higher grade Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; monitors, inspects, and evaluates FA training programs; leads and supervises the preparation and distribution of maps, operational information, operational reports and training materials; supervise the maintenance of staff journals, files, records, and training materials; serves as the principal NCO of FA battalion, brigade, division artillery, or Corps artillery operations activity and supervises the processing operations and intelligence information; prepare operational SOPs; supervises and maintains classified files, records, processing of individual security clearances; leads, supervises, and participates in identifying and indicating location, strength, tactical deployment, and emplacement of enemy units.