Aeroscout Observer | Army Enlist

MOS 93B Aeroscout Observer

The Aeroscout Observer participates in aerial observation operations in the observation/scout helicopter (OH58A/ C). Duties for MOS 93B at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 93B1O. Locates a target by grid coordinates. Performs navigation by pilotage and dead reckoning. Locates geographic coordinates on a map. Communicates by radio following established procedures. Transmits information using visual signaling techniques. Performs as a crewmember. Performs flight mission planning. Recognizes hazards to flight. Performs before takeoff, before landing, and after landing checks. Prepares situation report (SITREP) and spot reports. Assists with radio navigation and vertical helicopter Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) recovery. Locates aeronautical data in DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIPS). Operates Identification Friend or Foe equipment/Selective Identification Feature (IFF/ SIF). Assists with emergency procedures and performs emergency aircraft handling. Performs aerial observation. Identifies allied and threat equipment and personnel. Directs close air support (CAS) strikes. Calls for/adjusts indirect fire. Performs target handoff to attack helicopters. Performs aerial radiological survey. Calls and controls tactical airstrike/joint air attack team (JAAT). Formulates and transmits a pilot report (PIREP).

(2) MOSC 93B2O. Performs duties described in paragraph (1) and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel. Prepares and distributes operations maps, and overlays. Identifies location, strength, and tactical deployment of enemy and friendly units. Interprets maps and aerial photographs. Marks vehicle routes on map. Reproduces, distributes, and files documents.

(3) MOSC 93B3O. Provides information for tactical deployment. Collects, reports, and evaluates intelligence information. Coordinates with adjacent and supporting elements. Evaluates routes and assembly areas for aerial combat operations. Prepares, assembles, and distributes an operation plan/operation order/annex. Prepares fragmentary and warning orders. Requests preplanned close air support. Prepares enemy/friendly situation map.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

Aeroscout observers must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of medium.
(2) A physical profile of 222111.
(3) Meet and maintain the requirements for Army Class II Medical fitness standard per AR 40-501.
(4) Minimum scores of 105 in aptitude area ST and 80 in Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (AFAST).
(5) The ability to enunciate clearly in English.
(6) A security clearance of SECRET.
(7) Be a U.S. citizen.
(8) Alcohol and drug abuse as defined below will disqualify any soldier or potential enlistee from this MOS. This qualification will not be waived, even though the soldier/potential enlistee satisfactorily completed the Army program or civilian equivalent, except as specified below:

(a) A medically diagnosed history of alcohol abuse as defined in the substance use disorder section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual III, third edition, 1987 (DSM III) is disqualifying. Commander, PERSCOM may waive this disqualification after a soldier/ potential enlistee in this MOS successfully completes the Army Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) Track I, II or III, or its civilian equivalent, based on the recommendation of the chain of command and the Commander, USA Aeromedical Center. A soldier/potential enlistee who completed any aspect of the ADAPCP program and is involved in an additional offense involving alcohol abuse will be immediately reclassified or denied enlistment in this MOS as ahigh risk.

(b) Except as provided in (e) below, a wrongful or improper use of narcotic or other controlled substance, or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, et seq, is disqualifying.

(c) A positive result of urine test administered per AR 600-85 that leads to medical evaluation and a finding of no diagnosis apparent, improper use” is disqualifying.

(d) Except as provided in (e) below, a documented instance of the use, sale, transfer, possession, or manufacture of any narcotic or other controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by 21 USC 801, et seq, is disqualifying. A documented instance includes conviction by any courts martial or any civilian court. Convictions include juvenile adjudication, nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ or voluntary confession after rights warning according to Article 31(b), UCMJ.

(e) A soldier or potential enlistee will not be disqualified for teenage civilian experimentation with marijuana or other cannabinoids disclosed in voluntary confessions of drug experimentation documented solely by information obtained from DD Form 1966, SF 88 or SF 93. (Experimentation is defined as one time use or casual use over a short period of time resulting from peer pressure.) The use disclosed must have occurred prior to the individual’s 18th birthday, and prior to enlistment in any armed force.

(9) Formal training (completio nof a resident MOS 93B course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Aviation School) mandatory. Waiver for formal training criteria must be submitted to Cdr, USAAVNC, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Ft Rucker, AL 36362 for approval.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) Q2-Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE).
(3) W5-OH-58D Qualifications.
(4) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(5) 4A-Reclassification Training.

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables: