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Artillery and Missile Officers

SOC 55-1014.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers custody, security, and leadership competencies within a correctional or military detention environment, spanning entry-level post duties through executive-level security governance.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Inmate counts — conduct periodic head counts under direct supervision in an assigned housing unit.
  2. Institutional regulations — read and follow posted rules and procedures with guidance from a senior officer on shift.
  3. Facility order — monitor assigned areas for disturbances and report observations to a supervising officer.
  4. Security protocols — apply standard entry and exit screening procedures under close oversight at a controlled checkpoint.
  5. Incident documentation — complete basic written reports of routine events using approved forms and word processing software.
  6. Radio communications — receive and relay verbal instructions clearly over facility communication systems during routine operations.
  7. Inmate behavior — recognize early warning signs of tension or noncompliance and alert a senior officer immediately.
  8. Daily logs — record shift activities in a database system following established data-entry procedures with supervisor review.
  9. Emergency response — follow a pre-assigned role in emergency drills such as escape scenarios under direct command guidance.
  10. Policy comprehension — read and summarize assigned sections of institutional policy manuals to demonstrate understanding during training.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Scheduled inmate counts — independently conduct, verify, and reconcile periodic counts across multiple areas of an assigned post.
  2. Disciplinary standards — enforce institutional rules consistently and document violations using spreadsheet and office suite software with minimal oversight.
  3. Order maintenance — de-escalate minor inmate conflicts through active listening and social perceptiveness before situations require supervisory intervention.
  4. Regulation compliance — apply knowledge of applicable laws, administrative codes, and facility procedures when making routine custody decisions.
  5. Emergency response — carry out assigned duties during escape or disturbance emergencies, coordinating actions with peers under unit command.
  6. Shift briefings — deliver clear, organized verbal briefings to incoming staff on post status, counts, and notable incidents.
  7. Behavioral monitoring — track changes in inmate conduct over successive shifts and flag emerging patterns to a watch commander.
  8. Electronic records management — query and update inmate management databases accurately to support population tracking and reporting requirements.
  9. Interpersonal coordination — collaborate with custody, medical, and program staff to manage inmate movement safely and efficiently.
  10. Situational judgment — apply deductive reasoning to assess ambiguous situations and select appropriate responses within policy guidelines.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Population accountability — autonomously manage all count procedures across complex multi-unit environments, resolving discrepancies without supervisory direction.
  2. Security operations — maintain order and discipline facility-wide across non-routine situations by applying comprehensive knowledge of regulations and case law.
  3. Policy enforcement — independently interpret and apply layered institutional policies, regulations, and legal mandates to novel disciplinary scenarios.
  4. Crisis management — lead the tactical response to emergencies such as escapes or riots, directing personnel and communicating with external agencies.
  5. Analytical reporting — synthesize incident data from multiple sources using database and spreadsheet tools to produce actionable intelligence reports.
  6. Staff mentorship — guide junior officers through complex post assignments, explaining the reasoning behind judgment calls and procedural decisions.
  7. Inmate assessment — apply psychological awareness and inductive reasoning to evaluate risk levels and recommend appropriate custody classifications.
  8. Interagency coordination — liaise with law enforcement, courts, and community agencies on matters requiring facility expertise and accurate information sharing.
  9. Procedural improvement — identify gaps in existing security protocols and draft revised post orders using word processing and presentation software.
  10. Training delivery — design and facilitate shift-level instruction sessions on emergency procedures, legal updates, and use-of-force standards.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Strategic security direction — set facility-wide security priorities and allocate resources to sustain order, discipline, and compliance at an organizational level.
  2. Policy development — author, review, and promulgate institutional regulations and standard operating procedures that govern all custody operations.
  3. Emergency command authority — assume incident command during major emergencies, directing multi-unit response efforts and interfacing with executive leadership and media.
  4. Organizational accountability systems — design and institutionalize count and population-tracking frameworks that ensure compliance across all housing and program areas.
  5. Leadership development — build and execute career development programs for officer and supervisory staff, fostering dependability, integrity, and stress resilience.
  6. Performance governance — establish metrics, conduct audits, and apply administrative management principles to evaluate and improve operational effectiveness.
  7. Regulatory advocacy — represent the facility's operational interests before oversight bodies, accreditation agencies, and legislative stakeholders.
  8. Technology strategy — evaluate and direct adoption of new database, electronic mail, and security information systems to enhance institutional capability.
  9. Interorganizational partnerships — negotiate and maintain formal agreements with law enforcement, courts, and community organizations that affect facility mission.
  10. Cultural and ethical standards — model and institutionalize a culture of integrity, self-control, and professional conduct that defines organizational identity.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted doctrine lookup — queries an AI assistant to retrieve relevant rules, regulations, and standing orders by keyword, cross-checking results against official institutional publications before applying them to daily operations Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Situational monitoring support — uses AI-enabled monitoring tools to flag anomalies in patrol patterns or inmate count discrepancies, while the officer retains direct accountability for confirming and acting on each alert WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Incident report drafting — delegates initial drafting of emergency response summaries to an AI writing assistant, then edits for accuracy, chain-of-custody detail, and compliance with institutional policy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Threat-pattern analysis — directs an AI analytics tool to surface behavioral trends or security gaps across time-series count data, then applies critical thinking and social perceptiveness to validate findings before briefing command Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Emergency protocol briefing — uses an AI assistant to rapidly synthesize multi-source procedural guidance during time-sensitive incidents such as escapes, retaining command authority over all tactical decisions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Training scenario generation — commissions AI-generated tabletop scenarios that simulate disciplinary or emergency situations, reviewing each for doctrinal accuracy and adjusting variables to match current unit readiness levels.
Advanced
  1. Human-AI teaming architecture — designs the integration of AI monitoring and decision-support tools into unit standard operating procedures, specifying which AI outputs require officer review versus automated logging, and evaluating tool performance against mission outcomes Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Operational risk arbitration — evaluates AI-generated risk assessments against firsthand intelligence and command judgment, overriding or escalating AI recommendations when contextual factors exceed the system's situational awareness Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 33
Augment share: 3.3%
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
Sources:Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication16 statements
Emerging
  1. Fire mission relay — transmits basic fire mission data using standardized call-for-fire formats over radio nets in training environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unit briefing participation — delivers concise situation reports to immediate supervisors during garrison operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written orders comprehension — reads and interprets platoon-level operations orders and fragmentary orders with guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crew coordination — relays target data and safety commands to gun crew members during live-fire exercises O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Fire support coordination — communicates artillery fire missions between maneuver units and fire direction centers with increasing accuracy and speed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operations order delivery — briefs battery-level operations orders to subordinate section leaders with clear task and purpose articulation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. After-action review facilitation — leads structured debriefs following training events, eliciting candid feedback from gun crews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Technical data dissemination — translates fire direction computations into actionable firing data for howitzer crews under field conditions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional fire coordination — communicates seamlessly with infantry, aviation, and naval gunfire liaison officers to synchronize fires on the battlefield Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Commander's intent articulation — delivers clear and concise mission briefs at battalion level, aligning subordinate understanding with higher headquarters intent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Rules of engagement briefing — conveys complex legal and tactical constraints to soldiers prior to operations, ensuring compliance and comprehension O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Fires assessment reporting — authors detailed battle damage assessment and fire mission reports for higher headquarters consumption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Joint fires integration — serves as primary communicator between ground forces and joint terminal attack controllers, translating multi-domain fire requests into executable missions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Leader communication coaching — mentors junior officers on delivering effective operations orders and radio communications under simulated combat stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Strategic fires narrative — briefs general officers and interagency partners on fire support plans, tailoring technical language to non-artillery audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Doctrine authorship — contributes to field manuals and training circulars, translating operational experience into written standards for the force Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership16 statements
Emerging
  1. Crew task assignment — assigns individual tasks to howitzer crew members during section-level training under direct supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Junior leader accountability — takes ownership of personal performance and corrects deficiencies identified by senior officers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Safety enforcement — enforces artillery range safety protocols and weapon handling procedures among crew members O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Section motivation — encourages gun crew persistence during physically and mentally demanding field training exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Platoon leadership — leads a firing platoon of 20–40 soldiers through collective training events, sustaining mission focus and discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Individual development planning — identifies training gaps in subordinates and assigns targeted remediation tasks to close capability shortfalls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Discipline maintenance — enforces institutional policies and standards within the platoon, addressing misconduct promptly and fairly O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Crisis response leadership — assumes command and directs crew actions during simulated fire mission emergencies such as misfire or hang-fire procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Battery command preparation — leads a firing battery through gunnery qualification tables, managing personnel, equipment, and training readiness simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Talent management — identifies high-potential non-commissioned officers and advocates for their professional development and advancement opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Fires synchronization leadership — leads fire support coordination meetings, directing multiple staff officers toward unified targeting solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Operational risk leadership — accepts and manages risk on behalf of the command, making decisive resource and positioning decisions under uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Battalion fires leadership — commands a field artillery battalion, setting organizational culture, training priorities, and operational standards across 400+ personnel Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional leadership development — designs and delivers leadership development programs for cohorts of junior artillery officers at training centers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Interagency leadership — leads multinational or joint fires cells, unifying disparate organizational cultures toward a common operational objective Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Strategic advisory leadership — advises senior commanders on fires employment doctrine, shaping campaign-level decisions with long-term operational consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition16 statements
Emerging
  1. Performance self-assessment — identifies personal knowledge gaps in fire direction procedures and seeks corrective instruction from senior officers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy application — selects appropriate study methods for mastering ballistic tables, firing tables, and technical gunnery standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Error recognition — detects personal computational errors in manual fire mission calculations before they affect crew actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Feedback integration — incorporates critique from after-action reviews into adjusted individual performance during subsequent training iterations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Training plan self-evaluation — assesses the effectiveness of personally designed crew training plans and modifies them based on measured outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — monitors personal decision-making quality under time pressure during simulated fire missions and applies deliberate slowing techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Bias recognition — identifies confirmation bias in target analysis and applies structured analytical processes to counteract it Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Knowledge transfer reflection — evaluates which technical gunnery concepts require additional reinforcement before advancing to live-fire qualifications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Battle rhythm self-regulation — monitors personal cognitive fatigue during sustained operations and implements rest discipline protocols to preserve decision quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctrinal gap identification — recognizes when established fire support doctrine does not apply to a non-standard tactical situation and generates adaptive solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Leader effectiveness review — conducts honest self-assessment of platoon or battery command performance against mission accomplishment criteria Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Stress-state awareness — maintains awareness of personal stress responses during high-intensity fire missions and applies deliberate self-regulation to sustain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly teaches junior officers to recognize and regulate their own thinking processes during complex targeting scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational learning design — establishes unit after-action review cultures that institutionalize collective metacognitive reflection across the battalion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive doctrine application — monitors the limits of personal and unit knowledge during novel operational environments and drives targeted capability development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Performance envelope mapping — articulates the precise conditions under which personal and unit decision-making degrades, informing operational risk assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking16 statements
Emerging
  1. Target data verification — cross-checks grid coordinates and target descriptions against map products before submitting fire missions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Rules of engagement analysis — evaluates whether a proposed fire mission meets legal and tactical criteria before requesting clearance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Situation assessment — identifies friendly and enemy positions on a tactical map and draws basic conclusions about threat disposition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Ammunition selection reasoning — evaluates munition type options against target characteristics to recommend the appropriate round for a training scenario Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Collateral damage estimation — applies structured analytical frameworks to assess potential civilian harm from proposed artillery fires Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Fire support plan critique — identifies logical gaps and unsupported assumptions in a draft fire support annex and recommends corrections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Enemy course of action analysis — evaluates adversary maneuver options to predict likely avenues of approach and positions fires accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Sensor-to-shooter evaluation — assesses the reliability and timeliness of target acquisition data before committing fire assets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Targeting cycle analysis — applies the D3A targeting methodology to evaluate high-value targets, weighting evidence and eliminating unsupported engagement options Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Fire mission anomaly resolution — identifies and resolves discrepancies between observed and predicted shell impact data using systematic error analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Competing priorities adjudication — evaluates simultaneous fire support requests from multiple maneuver units and allocates limited fire assets based on mission priority logic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Intelligence integration — synthesizes reconnaissance, signals intelligence, and human intelligence to form a coherent picture supporting fires planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Campaign fires logic design — constructs the intellectual architecture of a joint fires campaign, validating targeting assumptions against strategic objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctrinal assumption challenge — identifies and challenges outdated assumptions embedded in fires doctrine through rigorous evidence-based analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Red team fires assessment — adopts adversary perspective to stress-test friendly fire support plans, exposing critical vulnerabilities before execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Fires effectiveness evaluation — designs and applies quantitative and qualitative frameworks to assess whether fires achieved intended operational effects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration16 statements
Emerging
  1. Gun crew integration — contributes assigned role within a howitzer crew, supporting section chief and adjacent crew members during fire missions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-section coordination — coordinates ammunition supply and crew rotation tasks with adjacent sections during extended training operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Staff team participation — contributes assigned staff tasks to battery operations center planning cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Liaison function support — assists fires liaison officers in coordinating with maneuver unit staff during joint training exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Fire support team coordination — collaborates with forward observers, fire direction officers, and maneuver commanders to synchronize fires with ground movement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multinational team integration — adapts communication and planning styles when working alongside allied nation artillery units during coalition exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional staff collaboration — coordinates fires, intelligence, and logistics staff functions to produce integrated operation plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Peer leader coordination — deconflicts firing zones and schedules with adjacent battery commanders to prevent fratricide and resource conflicts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Joint fires integration — collaborates with Air Force, Navy, and Special Operations fires representatives to integrate all fire support assets into a unified plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interagency coordination — works alongside civil affairs, military police, and engineer units to synchronize fires with non-lethal operational activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Unified command fires planning — collaborates across battalion and brigade staff sections to produce coherent and executable fire support plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Host nation coordination — builds collaborative relationships with partner nation artillery officers, aligning tactical procedures and safety protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Joint task force fires leadership — leads a collaborative fires cell composed of officers from multiple services and nations, unifying disparate procedures into executable plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interoperability architecture — designs cross-organizational collaboration protocols that enable seamless fires integration across joint and combined formations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative doctrine development — partners with sister services and allied nations to co-author joint fires doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-domain fires synthesis — leads collaboration between cyber, space, electronic warfare, and kinetic fires teams to produce integrated multi-domain targeting solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character16 statements
Emerging
  1. Weapon safety accountability — takes personal responsibility for adherence to artillery safety protocols, reporting unsafe conditions immediately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional rule compliance — follows all applicable regulations and standing operating procedures without requiring supervision O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical target engagement — refuses to request or execute fires that violate the law of armed conflict, even under peer pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Personal conduct standard — maintains professional military bearing and conduct consistent with officer standards in garrison and field environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Accountability under pressure — maintains personal integrity and accurate reporting of training outcomes even when results reflect poorly on unit performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Subordinate welfare advocacy — prioritizes soldier safety and welfare in training planning decisions, refusing shortcuts that create unnecessary risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Transparent error reporting — reports own fire mission errors to superiors immediately and accurately, enabling rapid correction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Ethical mentorship — models and reinforces ethical decision-making standards for junior non-commissioned officers and soldiers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Commander's accountability — accepts full personal responsibility for battery-level training outcomes, resource stewardship, and soldier welfare Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Hostile environment ethics — upholds law of armed conflict standards and rules of engagement in high-stress, ambiguous combat scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional integrity — reports systemic violations of policy or procedure through proper channels, accepting personal risk to maintain organizational standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Equitable leadership — applies consistent standards of discipline and recognition across all soldiers regardless of rank, gender, or background Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational ethics architecture — establishes battalion-level ethical climate through visible leadership behavior, clear standards, and consistent enforcement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Moral courage modeling — publicly upholds unpopular but legally and ethically correct decisions in the face of command pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards advocacy — influences fires community professional standards through participation in ethics boards, inspector general functions, and doctrine revision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Institutional trust cultivation — builds long-term credibility with joint, interagency, and allied partners through consistent demonstration of integrity and transparency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity16 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternate target solution — proposes non-standard firing positions or trajectories to engage targets masked by terrain during training scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Training scenario design — creates novel crew training scenarios that replicate realistic battlefield conditions with limited resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Problem reframing — identifies when a standard fire support solution will not achieve the desired effect and proposes an alternative approach Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Improvised communication — develops backup communication procedures when primary radio nets fail during field exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Non-standard fires employment — designs creative artillery employment schemes that exploit terrain and weather to achieve effects beyond doctrinal templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training resource innovation — develops low-cost training aids and simulation techniques to replicate live-fire effects during resource-constrained exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Tactical deception integration — incorporates fires deception and feints into maneuver plans to create adversary confusion and decision dilemmas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Emergency procedure adaptation — generates novel crew emergency procedures when standard misfire protocols are inapplicable to a unique equipment failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Fires scheme innovation — designs creative fire support plans that integrate unconventional timing, multiple delivery systems, and effects sequencing to achieve decisive results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-domain solution design — generates fires solutions that leverage space, cyber, and electronic warfare capabilities to compensate for kinetic fires limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Leader development innovation — designs novel officer education approaches that develop fires officers faster and more effectively than traditional training models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Targeting method invention — creates new analytical frameworks for identifying and prioritizing high-value targets in novel operational environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Fires doctrine innovation — generates original concepts that reshape how the fires community employs artillery in multi-domain operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operational art creativity — designs campaign-level fires schemes that create strategic effects through unexpected combinations of lethal and non-lethal actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Technology integration pioneering — leads experimentation with emerging fires technologies, inventing employment concepts before formal doctrine exists Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Simulation environment design — architects creative synthetic training environments that generate realistic fires decision-making experiences for large officer cohorts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset16 statements
Emerging
  1. Gunnery failure response — treats failed fire mission computations as learning data and immediately seeks to understand the source of error Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts critical feedback from senior officers on fire direction technique without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Certification persistence — continues rehearsing fire mission procedures through repeated failure until qualification standards are met Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. New equipment adaptation — approaches unfamiliar fire control systems as learning opportunities rather than threats to established competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. After-action learning extraction — consistently identifies the most important personal and unit lessons from training failures and integrates them into subsequent preparations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Career challenge acceptance — volunteers for demanding assignments such as combat deployments or instructor billets that accelerate professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Technical mastery pursuit — dedicates personal study time to mastering advanced gunnery mathematics and fire control technology beyond required standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Constructive criticism seeking — actively solicits honest assessments of fires planning quality from peers and senior mentors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational adaptation — adjusts fire support plans and procedures in response to battlefield conditions that invalidate previous assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Unit learning culture — establishes a battery-level expectation that all training failures produce documented lessons that improve future performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Self-directed professional development — pursues advanced military education, civilian graduate programs, and joint assignments to expand fires expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-domain competency building — deliberately develops proficiency in adjacent domains such as intelligence, aviation, and cyber to enhance fires integration capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational growth architecture — designs battalion-level learning systems that transform operational experience into institutionalized knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Failure normalization leadership — publicly acknowledges personal command failures to model growth mindset and reduce organizational fear of mistakes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Fires community advancement — publishes professional articles and presents at military education institutions to advance collective fires knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Resilient adaptation modeling — demonstrates and teaches adaptive response to fundamental changes in fires doctrine or technology, shaping how the community evolves Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness16 statements
Emerging
  1. Pre-mission focus — applies deliberate mental preparation routines before live-fire events to center attention on safety-critical procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress recognition — identifies personal stress responses such as tunnel vision or rushed calculations during simulated fire mission emergencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Present-moment targeting — maintains full attention on current target engagement without premature cognitive shift to the next mission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Emotional regulation baseline — manages frustration when fire missions are cancelled or modified by higher headquarters without advance notice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. High-tempo attention management — maintains focused attention across multiple simultaneous fire mission requests during battalion-level gunnery exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Combat stress regulation — applies breathing and attention-focusing techniques to sustain accurate firing data computation during simulated indirect fire attacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Fatigue-aware decision-making — monitors personal cognitive degradation during extended operations and applies compensating verification procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Interpersonal attunement — remains attentive to subordinate stress signals and adjusts leadership approach accordingly during high-pressure training events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained operations mindfulness — maintains decision quality and situational awareness during 72-hour continuous field operations through deliberate rest and recovery discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Fires clearance intentionality — applies deliberate and unhurried judgment to collateral damage estimation and civilian protection decisions, resisting time pressure to rush Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Command climate awareness — monitors unit morale indicators and responds to early signals of cohesion breakdown before they affect operational performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Reactive emotion management — regulates personal frustration and anger during high-stakes targeting disputes with maneuver commanders to preserve effective collaboration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful command presence — models calm, deliberate decision-making in full view of subordinates during the most intense combat scenarios, stabilizing unit performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational stress awareness — monitors battalion-level indicators of collective cognitive overload and restructures operations to restore decision quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mindfulness training integration — incorporates evidence-based attention and stress regulation practices into officer professional development curricula Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Strategic patience cultivation — demonstrates intentional restraint in fires employment decisions, resisting pressure for premature engagement that would compromise campaign objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude16 statements
Emerging
  1. Physical endurance sustainment — maintains effective crew performance during physically demanding 24-hour field training exercises in adverse weather Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Initial adversity response — continues executing fire mission procedures accurately after equipment malfunctions or communication failures during training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Criticism tolerance — persists in technical skill development after receiving direct and pointed performance correction from senior officers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Uncertainty management — executes assigned tasks in training scenarios with incomplete intelligence or ambiguous orders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained operations persistence — maintains effective firing battery command performance across multi-day continuous operations without relief Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — rebuilds unit training momentum following a failed gunnery qualification table without losing subordinate confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Moral courage under authority — voices legally and ethically grounded objections to fires requests, accepting potential career consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Deployment hardship endurance — sustains personal and unit effectiveness through extended combat deployments characterized by austere conditions and persistent threat Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Combat operations resilience — maintains accurate fires coordination and legal compliance during sustained ground combat operations with continuous casualties and equipment losses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Command accountability courage — accepts personal responsibility for battery-level failures and presents honest assessments to superior commanders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-duration mission sustainment — leads unit through months-long deployment with consistent operational effectiveness and maintained soldier welfare standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Ambiguity navigation — commands firing operations in environments with degraded communications, incomplete intelligence, and rapidly changing orders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Transformational resilience — leads the organization through catastrophic operational setbacks, reconstituting combat capability and restoring unit confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional courage — challenges flawed fires doctrine or unsafe command decisions through proper channels, accepting significant professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained excellence under adversity — maintains battalion-level operational effectiveness and ethical standards across a full combat rotation under persistent enemy action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Fortitude modeling — visibly demonstrates perseverance and courage during the most demanding operational circumstances, setting the psychological standard for the entire command Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
Knowledge domains
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPsychologyComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceSelf-ControlCautiousnessAttention to Detail
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  2. Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations,
  3. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
CIP education codes
28.060529.0407

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