Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist

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Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist

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.

Some of your duties as a Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist may include:

• Establish, maintain and operate communications systems


• Assist in the preparation of computer centers for operation


• Prepare field artillery tactical data systems for operation


• Determine target location using computers or manual calculations

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