Weapons Locating Radar Operator

Job Overview

As a Weapons Locating Radar Operator, you’ll have the vital task of detecting enemy forces with speed and accuracy using a highly specialized radar called a Firefinder, and alerting field artillery units to this critical targeting information. Soldiers in this job will enlist as a Field Artillery Soldier (13U) and be assigned to a specific Field Artillery job (13-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: No
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Bonuses Up To

$16,000

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Testing & Certifications

• 26 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT): 87

Skills You'll Learn

• Warnings & Detection
• Radar & Computer Electronics
• Calculating & Recording Data