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The Field Artillery Targeting Technician, sometimes called the Field Artillery Warrant Officer, is a warrant officer who supervises the operations of Field Artillery (FA) radar systems. The Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) designation for this position is 131A (MOS 131A).
Field artillery targeting technicians are responsible for synchronizing and coordinating the targeting process, which may include joint fire operations. The field artillery targeting technician advises the commanding artillery officer on matters concerning target methodology, the use of target acquisition assets, and the tactical employment of target acquisition sensors. The duties of the field artillery targeting technician include planning, organizing and monitoring the operations of FA radar systems, maintaining radar equipment, and providing technical advice on the operation of FA radar systems.
Field artillery targeting technicians must be at least hold the rank of Sergeant (E-5) and have already successfully completed all phases of the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) or the Advance Leadership Course (ALC). They are required to already have completed the training for at least one of the Military Occupation Specialties that are considered prerequisites for the field artillery targeting technician position, such as MOS 93F, 82C, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13F, 13M, 13P, or 13R.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a supervisory position that is documented in a Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER). The majority of ratings by the Senior Rater on the NCOER must be “successful” and “superior.”
Candidates for the position must have a minimum score of 110 on two sub-tests of the Army Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): the Field Artillery (FA) sub-test, and the Technical (ST) sub-test. In addition, a formal letter of endorsement written by a Chief Warrant Officer who has completed MOS 131A training is required.
Preferred qualifications for this position include at least two years of documented experience as a Section Chief and the completion of six hours of Mathematics and six hours of English at an accredited school.
The salary for a field artillery targeting technician is based on the pay grade that the military assigns to a soldier’s rank. The starting salary for this position is approximately $29,200. Those holder a higher military rank can expect a higher salary.
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