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Artillery and Missile Crew Members

SOC 55-3014.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers security, discipline, count management, emergency response, and regulatory compliance duties performed by artillery and missile crew members assigned to correctional security roles across institutional correctional environments at Job Zone 3 preparation level.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Inmate counts — conduct scheduled headcounts under direct supervisor oversight within an assigned housing unit.
  2. Institutional regulations — review and apply basic rules and procedures with guidance from a senior crew member during initial on-post assignments.
  3. Post orders — follow written post orders step-by-step to maintain security protocols in a supervised correctional environment.
  4. Verbal communication — deliver clear, direct instructions to inmates using approved language under the observation of a shift supervisor.
  5. Incident awareness — recognize early warning signs of potential disturbances and report observations promptly to a supervising officer.
  6. Security equipment — operate standard locking mechanisms, intercoms, and entry-control devices following established procedures on a correctional facility floor.
  7. Written documentation — complete basic shift logs and count records accurately using office suite and word processing software under supervisor review.
  8. Emergency response protocols — follow prescribed steps during escape or disturbance drills under direct instruction from a senior crew member.
  9. Active listening skills — receive and interpret verbal orders and inmate requests accurately during routine security operations on an assigned post.
  10. Behavioral observation — monitor assigned areas for unusual activity and note findings in facility database software as directed by shift leadership.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Periodic inmate counts — perform independent scheduled and unscheduled counts across multiple housing units and reconcile discrepancies with count records.
  2. Order and discipline — maintain routine security and inmate compliance within assigned areas with minimal oversight in a medium-security correctional setting.
  3. Policy enforcement — apply institutional rules and government regulations consistently across diverse inmate populations during standard and non-standard shift conditions.
  4. Emergency notifications — initiate alarm and lockdown procedures autonomously upon confirming an escape or security breach, coordinating with responding units.
  5. Situation monitoring — track behavioral patterns across an assigned post using observational skills and electronic monitoring tools to identify emerging risks.
  6. Interpersonal de-escalation — apply social perceptiveness and verbal communication techniques to resolve low-level conflicts between inmates before escalation occurs.
  7. Database entry and retrieval — input incident reports, disciplinary actions, and count data accurately into facility database systems and retrieve records for supervisory review.
  8. Coordination with support staff — liaise with medical, mental health, and administrative personnel to address inmate needs within security guidelines.
  9. Regulatory comprehension — read and interpret updated institutional policies and legal directives, applying changes to daily security practices without additional prompting.
  10. Shift documentation — prepare complete, factually accurate shift reports using spreadsheet and word processing software for supervisor sign-off at end of watch.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex count reconciliation — independently investigate and resolve count discrepancies across multiple housing blocks, applying deductive reasoning to identify the source of errors.
  2. Security environment management — sustain order and institutional discipline across a full facility area during high-tension periods, adapting methods to non-routine circumstances.
  3. Policy mastery — interpret, implement, and explain all applicable institutional, legal, and governmental regulations to junior crew members operating across varied post assignments.
  4. Emergency command — lead on-the-ground response to escapes, riots, or medical emergencies, directing crew actions and coordinating with external law enforcement agencies.
  5. Inductive risk assessment — synthesize behavioral observations, inmate history, and environmental cues to forecast and preempt security threats before incidents occur.
  6. Advanced documentation — draft detailed after-action reports, disciplinary hearing summaries, and incident analyses using full office suite tools for administrative and legal use.
  7. Staff coordination — organize and synchronize the activities of multiple crew members across overlapping posts to maintain continuous security coverage during shift transitions.
  8. Critical decision-making — apply sound judgment in ambiguous or rapidly evolving situations, balancing inmate rights, safety requirements, and legal obligations simultaneously.
  9. Technology utilization — configure and troubleshoot facility database and electronic mail systems used for count tracking, incident reporting, and inter-departmental communication.
  10. Training delivery — demonstrate correct procedures for inmate management, count protocols, and emergency response to developing crew members during on-post field training.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Institutional security strategy — design and implement facility-wide security policies, count procedures, and emergency response frameworks aligned with government and correctional standards.
  2. Leadership development — mentor, evaluate, and develop junior and mid-level crew members through structured coaching, performance feedback, and scenario-based training programs.
  3. Regulatory governance — establish compliance frameworks ensuring all crew members adhere to evolving institutional, legal, and governmental regulations across an entire correctional facility.
  4. Organizational emergency preparedness — create and exercise comprehensive emergency response plans for escapes, mass disturbances, and critical incidents, coordinating with external public safety agencies.
  5. Culture of discipline and integrity — model and institutionalize standards of professional conduct, self-control, and ethical behavior that shape organizational climate at the facility level.
  6. Cross-functional coordination — direct collaboration between security, administration, mental health, legal, and external oversight bodies to achieve integrated facility safety outcomes.
  7. Technology and systems oversight — evaluate, procure, and oversee deployment of database, surveillance, and communication platforms that support facility-wide security operations.
  8. Policy development and briefing — author institutional policy documents and deliver executive-level presentations to command staff and government stakeholders on security operations and outcomes.
  9. Workforce planning — assess staffing requirements, post coverage needs, and skill gaps across shifts to ensure continuous operational readiness within a medium-to-large correctional environment.
  10. Incident accountability and review — lead formal after-action reviews and systemic audits following major security events, producing findings that drive corrective action and prevent recurrence.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.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.
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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 regulation lookup — queries an AI tool to locate specific institutional rules or policy sections, then verifies the retrieved content against the official printed manual before acting on it Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Situation-monitoring support — uses AI-enabled tracking dashboards to surface anomalies in inmate movement or count discrepancies, while personally confirming each flag through direct observation WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Incident report drafting — dictates a first-pass incident narrative to an AI writing assistant, then edits the output for factual accuracy and chain-of-custody precision before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Operational briefing synthesis — directs an AI tool to consolidate shift logs and standing orders into a concise briefing, retaining personal accountability for every procedural judgment communicated to the crew Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Emergency response checklist generation — tasks an AI assistant with producing a step-by-step checklist for a declared emergency scenario, then stress-tests each step against lived protocol knowledge before field use 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..
  3. Active-listening gap analysis — reviews AI-generated transcripts or summaries of communications intercepts to identify missing information, applying social perceptiveness to assess tone and intent that the AI cannot reliably interpret Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Human-AI handoff boundary definition — establishes clear decision boundaries specifying which monitoring alerts the AI system escalates autonomously and which require crew member judgment, preventing over-reliance in high-stakes situations 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. Training scenario design — engineers realistic drill scenarios by prompting an AI system with historical incident data, then critically evaluates outputs for tactical soundness and mission-specific applicability before crew deployment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-system data arbitration — reconciles conflicting outputs from AI monitoring tools and human headcounts, exercising critical thinking to determine ground truth and document the discrepancy for command review WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Institutional policy change impact assessment — feeds proposed regulatory updates into an AI analysis tool, then evaluates the generated gap report against operational constraints and advises command on implementation risk 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..
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.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Fire mission relay — repeats firing data and commands verbatim using standard military voice procedures during supervised drills 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. Radio protocol adherence — transmits and receives fire mission traffic on assigned net using correct brevity codes under direct supervision O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written log entry — records ammunition expenditure and equipment status in unit fire direction logs with guidance from senior crew members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Crew coordination — relays deflection, elevation, and charge data accurately between gun line and fire direction center during live-fire exercises with minimal errors O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. After-action reporting — composes clear written summaries of fire mission outcomes and equipment discrepancies for section chief review 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. Situational briefing — delivers concise verbal reports on ammunition status and crew readiness to battery leadership during field operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Fire mission execution communication — manages all voice and digital transmissions for a complete fire mission sequence, ensuring zero data corruption under operational conditions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional coordination — exchanges targeting and logistics information with forward observers, fire direction center, and adjacent units to synchronize 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.
  3. Technical documentation — authors accurate maintenance records, ammunition reports, and safety inspection logs that meet regulatory standards without supervision O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mentor communication standards — coaches junior crew members on military voice procedure, brevity codes, and net discipline to elevate section-wide communication proficiency 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. Crisis communication — maintains clear, composed radio and face-to-face communication during high-stress fire missions, equipment malfunctions, or emergency evacuations, preserving mission continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Inter-unit liaison — serves as primary communication representative between artillery battery and supported maneuver elements, translating technical fire support requirements into actionable formats O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Crew task follow-through — completes assigned gun drill tasks on time and without prompting, demonstrating early accountability within the section Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety compliance modeling — consistently applies safety rules for propellant and projectile handling, setting an example for peers during initial training 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. Junior crew guidance — demonstrates emplacement procedures and ammunition handling sequences to newer crew members under section chief oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Shift responsibility — assumes temporary charge of ammunition point or gun position during senior leader absence, maintaining operational tempo 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.
  3. Equipment accountability — conducts pre-operation checks and signs for assigned weapons and fire control equipment, owning the readiness of section assets O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Section supervision — directs all crew members through the fire mission cycle, assigns roles, monitors execution, and corrects errors in real time during sustained 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. Mission planning contribution — provides input on ammunition load plans, firing positions, and displacement routes, influencing battery-level decisions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Performance counseling — conducts structured feedback sessions with subordinates following exercises, linking observed behaviors to unit standards and individual development goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Battery-level leadership — coordinates fires, logistics, and personnel across multiple gun sections during high-intensity operations, maintaining cohesion and effectiveness under 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.
  2. Leader development program — designs and executes crew training plans that build technical proficiency and leadership readiness across the section over a training cycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional standards influence — contributes to the revision of battery SOPs and training schedules, embedding best practices that improve unit-wide performance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Skill gap recognition — identifies personal weaknesses in cannon crew tasks such as fuse setting or data entry after after-action reviews and communicates them to the section chief Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy selection — chooses repetition drills versus conceptual study based on whether the deficiency is procedural or knowledge-based during individual training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Self-assessment in gunnery — evaluates personal performance against crew drill standards after each qualification table, identifying specific steps that caused time or accuracy loss 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. Adaptive study planning — adjusts personal study schedule when approaching gunnery evaluations, prioritizing weak technical areas over already-mastered skills Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cognitive load management — recognizes when information overload during a fire mission compromises decision accuracy and applies deliberate pacing techniques to restore performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. After-action self-analysis — produces written self-assessments following complex field problems, distinguishing between knowledge gaps, procedural errors, and situational misjudgments 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. Training objective internalization — translates commander's training guidance into personal development goals and tracks progress independently across a field training exercise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Section metacognitive culture — facilitates structured crew debriefs that teach junior members to distinguish between procedural errors and cognitive failures, building section-wide reflective practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pre-mission cognitive rehearsal — leads crew through mental rehearsal of fire mission sequences, identifying potential decision points and cognitive bottlenecks before live 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.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Safety hazard identification — recognizes and reports propellant storage violations, misrouted fuzes, or unsafe muzzle orientation using established checklists 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. Firing data verification — cross-checks computed elevation and deflection against manual backup calculations to detect discrepancies before firing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Malfunction diagnosis — applies logical fault-isolation steps to identify root cause of cannon or launcher malfunction, distinguishing crew error from mechanical failure 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. Target data analysis — evaluates observer spot reports and adjusted fire data to confirm or question the accuracy of fire-for-effect commands before execution O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Rules of engagement evaluation — assesses whether a fire mission request satisfies established targeting criteria, laws of armed conflict, and collateral damage constraints before recommending 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.
  2. Terrain and position analysis — evaluates multiple potential firing positions against criteria of concealment, fields of fire, and displacement routes to recommend optimal placement O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Ammunition selection reasoning — justifies selection of projectile type, fuze, and charge combination based on target type, range, and desired effects O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Complex targeting review — leads section-level analysis of fire mission packages for accuracy, legality, and tactical risk, identifying assumptions that could produce unintended 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.
  2. Training scenario design — constructs realistic gunnery problems that force crews to reason through ambiguous data, competing priorities, and equipment degradation to reach defensible fire solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Lessons-learned synthesis — analyzes patterns across multiple after-action reports to identify systemic procedural or judgment failures and recommends corrective doctrine updates 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.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Crew role execution — performs assigned position in the gun crew sequence, supporting adjacent crew members by maintaining pace and passing components without prompting 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-section cooperation — assists neighboring gun sections with ammunition resupply or equipment recovery tasks when own section workload permits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Fire direction center coordination — works cooperatively with fire direction center personnel to reconcile firing data discrepancies, sharing information promptly and without defensiveness O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Maintenance team participation — contributes to collective preventive maintenance services, completing assigned vehicle and weapon systems tasks that enable section-wide readiness O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Combined arms integration — collaborates with forward observers, maneuver unit leaders, and logistics teams to synchronize fire support with ground scheme of maneuver 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. Multi-section operation coordination — coordinates ammunition, firing data, and displacement timing with adjacent gun sections to maintain uninterrupted fires during battery operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crew conflict resolution — mediates task disputes or workload imbalances within the section, restoring cooperative function without escalating to higher leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Joint fires collaboration — partners with Air Force tactical air control parties and naval gunfire liaison officers to integrate fires from multiple platforms into a unified support 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. Cross-functional problem solving — leads multi-element working groups to resolve recurring sustainment, safety, or training challenges that require coordinated action across multiple sections or batteries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Coalition interoperability — adapts collaboration practices to work effectively with allied nation artillery crews during multinational exercises, bridging procedural and cultural differences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Ammunition accountability — accounts for every round drawn and expended, reporting discrepancies immediately rather than concealing errors 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. Safety rule compliance — follows all propellant and explosive safety procedures without exception, demonstrating that personal shortcuts are incompatible with crew safety Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Equipment custodianship — maintains assigned weapons systems and fire control devices to standard, reporting deficiencies honestly even when they reflect personal negligence 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. Peer accountability — addresses unsafe or unethical behavior by crew members directly and respectfully before escalating to leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Mission integrity — accurately reports firing data, ammunition expenditure, and mission outcomes to chain of command without embellishment or omission under operational 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.
  2. Ethical restraint in targeting — refuses to execute fire missions that violate rules of engagement or laws of armed conflict regardless of command pressure, and documents the refusal through proper channels 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 maintenance — upholds uniform, conduct, and performance standards consistently in garrison and field environments without requiring direct supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical climate leadership — establishes and sustains a section culture where accountability, honesty, and ethical restraint are non-negotiable norms modeled from the top Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional integrity advocacy — identifies and formally reports systemic integrity violations such as falsified maintenance records or training reports to appropriate authorities 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. Character development mentorship — counsels junior crew members on ethical dilemmas encountered in operational environments, connecting Army values to concrete decision-making frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Improvised position preparation — adapts available natural materials and terrain features to improve gun position concealment when standard camouflage assets are unavailable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem workaround identification — suggests alternative crew positioning or task sequencing when a team member is temporarily unavailable, maintaining drill tempo Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Training scenario innovation — proposes modified crew drill scenarios that introduce novel equipment or position constraints to increase training realism beyond standard table requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field-expedient repair — devises temporary fixes for minor equipment failures using available tools and materials, maintaining operational capability until sustainment assets arrive 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. Firing position design — engineers non-standard firing positions that satisfy survivability, concealment, and technical firing requirements in terrain that does not match 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. Ammunition conservation planning — develops creative fire planning approaches that achieve required effects with reduced ammunition expenditure during resupply-constrained 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. Section training design — constructs unconventional training events that stress adaptability and improvisation rather than rote procedure rehearsal Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Doctrinal adaptation proposal — develops and formally submits written recommendations for modifying crew drill procedures or equipment employment based on operational lessons learned 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. Capability gap solution — conceptualizes and presents to battery leadership a novel employment technique or organizational adjustment that addresses an identified tactical shortfall Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-domain creative integration — combines fire support, logistics, and maneuver concepts in original ways to solve complex combined arms problems during operational 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.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — accepts corrections from section chief and crew leaders during gunnery drills without defensive response and immediately adjusts technique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Qualification persistence — reattempts failed gunnery tables with deliberate practice focus rather than attributing failure to external factors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill expansion initiative — voluntarily cross-trains on alternate crew positions beyond primary MOS duties to increase section flexibility and personal 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.
  2. Setback reframing — analyzes equipment failure or missed fire mission timelines as learning opportunities, extracting actionable improvements rather than assigning blame Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement practice — benchmarks personal and section performance against higher-performing units, identifies gaps, and implements structured improvement plans between training cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advanced qualification pursuit — self-nominates for advanced gunnery courses, air assault qualification, or other demanding schools that expand tactical and technical 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.
  3. Operational lesson integration — systematically incorporates lessons from deployment after-action reviews into personal and section training plans within one training cycle 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. Learning culture cultivation — institutionalizes a section norm where every exercise ends with a structured after-action review focused on improvement rather than blame assignment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentor-driven growth — designs individualized development plans for each crew member, tracking progress and adjusting challenges to maintain growth trajectory across the training year Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Organizational learning contribution — presents operationally derived lessons at battery or battalion training forums, translating personal growth insights into collective capability improvements 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.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Noise and distraction management — maintains focus on assigned crew task during concurrent activities such as nearby vehicle movement or radio traffic during initial field training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Pre-mission readiness check — performs a personal equipment and mental-state review before each fire mission to confirm full readiness rather than proceeding on autopilot Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stress signal recognition — identifies personal fatigue or stress indicators such as increased error rate or shortened temper during sustained operations and applies self-regulation techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Attentional reset practice — uses structured breathing or brief mental reset between fire missions to restore focus and prevent accumulated error during high-tempo operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Situational awareness maintenance — sustains full crew and environmental awareness during prolonged fire missions, detecting changes in personnel status, ammunition supply, or threat indicators without prompting 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. Emotional regulation under fire — maintains composed, deliberate crew supervision and communication during indirect fire contact or equipment emergency, preventing panic-driven errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crew wellness monitoring — observes section members for signs of cognitive or emotional degradation during extended field operations and proactively adjusts work cycles or tasks 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. Section mindfulness integration — introduces structured pre-mission briefing and post-mission debrief practices that build collective present-moment awareness and error-reduction culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes composure modeling — demonstrates visible calm and deliberate action during critical incidents such as misfires or casualties, anchoring crew behavior and preventing cascade errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Operational tempo management — monitors and actively manages section cognitive load across multi-day operations, synchronizing rest and work cycles to sustain peak performance at decisive moments 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.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Physical hardship continuation — maintains assigned crew duties during adverse weather, sleep deprivation, or physical fatigue without mission abandonment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Initial adversity response — responds to unexpected equipment failure or fire mission complication by seeking solutions rather than freezing or withdrawing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained operation endurance — maintains technical accuracy and safety compliance through 72-hour continuous field operations despite physical and cognitive degradation 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. Failure recovery — returns to full performance standard following a failed gunnery qualification or significant operational error, using the setback as a performance driver rather than a confidence drain Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Combat stress management — maintains fire mission execution discipline and crew coordination during direct or indirect fire contact, suppressing fear responses through trained procedure adherence 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. Moral courage exercise — reports safety violations or unlawful orders through proper channels despite social or professional risk within the unit Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Persistent mission focus — sustains section readiness and morale through extended deployment periods, equipment shortfalls, and leadership turbulence without allowing conditions to degrade performance 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. Resilience culture building — cultivates section-level psychological resilience through deliberate stress inoculation training, peer support practices, and leader modeling of composed response to adversity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis leadership under fire — assumes command of section or adjacent elements during leader casualty, maintaining mission execution and crew cohesion until command is transferred 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. Long-term perseverance modeling — demonstrates consistent high performance across multiple deployments, difficult assignments, and personal hardship, establishing a visible standard of fortitude for the entire battery 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
28.060529.040729.0408

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