MOS 93F Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember
FA meteorological crewmembers lead, supervise or participate in the operation of a field artillery meteorological observation station. Duties for MOS 93F at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 93F1O. Operates meteorological equipment in meteorological station. Prepares for operation and operates electrical generators. Assembles, tests, and adjusts radiosonde transmitter. Obtains ballistic temperature and densities. Prepares meteorological balloons for launching and performs operator maintenance of meteorological equipment, vehicles, and communications equipment.
(2) MOSC 93F2O. Operates meteorological equipment, plots meteorological data manually, and operates computer in meteorological station. Supervises the repair and maintenance of meteorological equipment, vehicles, communication, electronic, and other organic section equipment. Performs power emergency shut down procedures on MDS, final checks of radiosonde transmitter and receiving equipment. Terminates meteorological flight operations, performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel.
(3) MOSC 93F3O. Supervises the operation of meteorological observation station and serves as a team leader during periods of extended operations. Checks and verifies all conversion data, met messages, plots, charts, and records. Selects NAVAID chain/stations and supervises march order/emplacement of section equipment. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill.
(4) MOSC 93F4O. Leads the meteorological section/station in combat operations. Supervises operation and maintenance of all section and meteorological equipment. Selects operating sites and keeps personnel informed on the tactical situation to include the operational plans. Reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering meteorological section/ station activities.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
FA meteorological crewmembers must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area EL.
(5) Formal training under auspices of USAFAS is mandatory to qualify for award of MOS.
c. Additional Skill Identifiers.
(1) H1-Meteorological Equipment Maintenance.
(2) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 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:
(1) Table 10-93F-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-93F-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-93F-3. Standards of grade TDA.
