MOS 0861 info

[gijimsmom]

HI all. I am new to this site. I have a son in Oklahoma at Ft Sill with an 0861 MOS. I am trying to get some info in this.

Thank you very much.
Patty

[JohnD]

0861 is a Field Artillery Forward Observer. They are the eyes of artillery and are the ones that send information to the Fire Direction Center (FDC) on targets and then on corrections to bring the artillery fire accurately on target.

Job Description: Fire support men perform duties incident to the observation, conduct, and control of artillery and naval gunfire. These duties include calling for, observing and adjusting artillery and NSFS, employment of laser designators/ range finders, employment of radar beacons for NSFS support ships and coordination of fire support assets to include mortars, rockets, artillery, NSFS and CAS/CIFS.

[gijimsmom]

ohhh..i guess i better tell him to pay attention and study because it would seem there is no room for error.
thanks John D