13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator

OVERVIEW
The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator is responsible for detecting enemy forces and alerting the units in the Army National Guard. Using a firefinder, a highly specialized radar, they can detect various objects and their locations.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate firefinder radar and other systems
• Establish and maintain radio and wire communications
• Construct bunkers and similar areas for other field artillery
• Maintain firefinder radar with scheduled checkups

TRAINING
Job training for a Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator requires 10  weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place on firefinder equipment.

Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks at Fort Sill, OK

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Operating firefinder equipment
• Basic workings of radar and identifying objects
• Field tactics and combat communications
• Calculating/recording speed, direction and altitude

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Surveillance & Communications (SC): 98

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in radar and electronics
• Skills in geometry and math
• Ability to maintain long periods of focus

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
While there is no direct job equivalent to a Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator in civilian life, the skills you learn, such as teamwork, discipline and leadership, will help you in any civilian career you choose.