MOS 13Z Battalion Operations Sergeant
Battalion Operations Sergeant for a M119A2 105mm fires Battalion with the primary mission of providing indirect fires to the 3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division; responsible for the training and readiness of one Headquarters Battery, two firing Batteries and one forward support Company; manages the day to day actions of the Battalion operations section and associated Battalion fire direction center and counterfire section consisting of six officers, 12 NCOs and 22 Soldiers; manages internal and external taskings, tracks higher level operations orders for requirements and maintains the battalion crew manning rosters and crew certifications.
MOS 13Z First Sergeant
The first sergeant holds formations, instructs platoon sergeants and is the senior trainer for all individual training that supports the unit METL. Acts as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander. Coordinates administrative and logistical support, to include water and food service, mail, laundry, showers, maintenance, and evacuation of personnel and equipment. Monitors the health care, welfare, and sanitation of battery personnel. Plans, coordinates, and executes the evacuation of casualties to the battalion aid station.
MOS 13Z First Sergeant
First Sergeant of a 155mm, Self-propelled, Howitzer (Paladin) Battery; authorized five officers, 92 Soldiers, 26 track and wheeled vehicles; responsible for all aspects of the unit's discipline, morale, deployablity, daily administration and training; focused on a world-wide contingency mission in support of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment; logistically plans and provides all classes of supply; responsible for the professional development of over 40 NCOs.
