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Command and Control of a Marine artillery battery.

Assistant Operations officer

Expeditionary Warfare School student

Served as advisor team JTAC, patrol team JTAC, SALT FSO, and SALT lead.

USMC battalion FDCs are composed of a fire direction officer, operations chief, two operations assistants, and 10 fire control men to facilitate 24-hour operations. The operations chief is the equivalent of the chief computer, and the operations assistants are the equivalent of the assistant chief computer. The fire control men may perform the duties of computer, HCO, VCO, radio operator, or driver as needed.a. Fire Direction Officer's Duties. The FDO's duties are as follows:(1) Is responsible for the overall organization and functioning of the battalion FDC.(2) Coordinates with the battalion S3 to ensure that all information regarding the tactical situation, unit mission, ammunition status, and commander's guidance on the method of engagement of targets and control of ammunition expenditures is known and ensures that all information is passed to battery FDOs.(3) Ensures that all communications are properly established.(4) Coordinates with the chief computer concerning data input, chart verification, transfer of registration corrections, average site or altitude, terrain gun position corrections (TGPCs) sectors, and any other special instructions.(5) Inspects target locations and monitors messages to observer when a mission is received by a battery FDC and intercedes when necessary.(6) Controls all battalion missions.

Ensure logistical support of the battery in training and combat operations. Induct and track battery equipment into the maintenance cycle, and be prepared to brief the commanding officer on the readiness of the battery for combat. Ensure the safe and methodical tracking of ammunition, provide the fire direction officer with critical ammunition information. Ensure the commanding officers guidance is enforced. Be prepared to act as the commanding officer in his absence.

Provide administrative support. Plan and implement Logistical support for the company during training and combat operations. Conduct planning for training, ensure facilities for training meet the guidance for combat preparations. Ensure the commanding officers guidance is enforced. Be prepared to act as the commanding officer in his absence.

Call for, adjust and observe surface to surface fires in support of Company I during the work up and deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom. Act as a scout for maneuver forces in order to confirm enemy and target locations. Be prepared to embed with maneuver to provide timely fire support. Be prepared to act in a centralized method, providing advisement for the commanding officer on fire support, to include correct weapon-target match up. Be prepared to act as the weapons platoon commander in his absence. Provide liaison between maneuver and fire support agencies for planning and logistics.