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Army MOS 13M Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewman
A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crew member is an important part of the Army's combat team.
MLRS teams are used to support infantry and tank units while supplementing cannon artillery in combat,
but they also have responsibilities during peacetime. The MLRS launches various missiles and
ammunition in quick strikes during combat. The crew members are responsible for operating and
maintaining the entire MLRS system.
Some of your duties as a MLRS Crew member may include:
Requirements
MLRS Crewmembers constantly lift heavy objects and perform strenuous activity for long periods without
rest. Being in top physical and mental shape is definitely a plus in this job. Normal color vision is a
requirement and helps to distinguish between red/green in order to identify color-coded ammunition.
Training
Job training for an MLRS crewmember requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic
Soldiering skills, and four weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Part of this
time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions. Some of the skills
you will learn are:
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level MLRS Crew members provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the
same discipline. As an advanced level MLRS Crewmember, you may be involved in:
Related Civilian Jobs
While there is no direct job equivalent to MLRS Crew member in civilian life, the skills you learn such as
teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you in any civilian career you choose.
Learn more or join the Army go to www.goarmy.com
Related Army Positions
Cannon Crewmember (13B)
Infantryman (11B)
Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember (13T)
Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations / Fire Direction Specialist (13P)
A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crew member is an important part of the Army's combat team.
MLRS teams are used to support infantry and tank units while supplementing cannon artillery in combat,
but they also have responsibilities during peacetime. The MLRS launches various missiles and
ammunition in quick strikes during combat. The crew members are responsible for operating and
maintaining the entire MLRS system.
Some of your duties as a MLRS Crew member may include:
- Drive self-propelled MLRS launcher and re-supply vehicles
- Perform maintenance on MLRS launcher and re-supply vehicles
- Reload ammunition on launcher and re-supply vehicles
- Test and maintain the fire control system as needed
- Mount radio sets and communication systems in all MLRS vehicles
Requirements
MLRS Crewmembers constantly lift heavy objects and perform strenuous activity for long periods without
rest. Being in top physical and mental shape is definitely a plus in this job. Normal color vision is a
requirement and helps to distinguish between red/green in order to identify color-coded ammunition.
Training
Job training for an MLRS crewmember requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic
Soldiering skills, and four weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Part of this
time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions. Some of the skills
you will learn are:
- Methods of calculating targets electronically and manually
- Handling ammunition
- Operating gun, missile and rocket systems specific to the MLRS
- Artillery tactics and battle strategy
Advanced Responsibilities
Advanced level MLRS Crew members provides guidance, supervises and trains other Soldiers within the
same discipline. As an advanced level MLRS Crewmember, you may be involved in:
- Assist in management and supervision of all MLRS operations, maintenance and training
- Lead the reconnaissance team in combat to determine routes and firing locations
- Make manual fire control entries
- Enter weather data into the fire control system
Related Civilian Jobs
While there is no direct job equivalent to MLRS Crew member in civilian life, the skills you learn such as
teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you in any civilian career you choose.
Learn more or join the Army go to www.goarmy.com
Related Army Positions
Cannon Crewmember (13B)
Infantryman (11B)
Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember (13T)
Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations / Fire Direction Specialist (13P)
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