Advance Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and Joint Deep Operations Coordination System

Multiple locations- Virginia, North Carolina, California, Okinawa.

 

Duties. Ensure each MISTC has a common set of AFATDS and JDOCS courseware/POI, which will be used throughout the Marine Corps for instructional purposes. Duties include POI and scenario management, dissemination, and updating. POI management includes planning and preparing new POIs and managing existing POIs. Courses of instruction may include, but are not limited to: operator training, system administration (interoperability), supervisor training, (guidance and commander’s criteria, communications, mission threads, fire support coordination, fire planning) fire support client (C2PC). Provides subject matter expertise, feedback, and input to Program Managers for AFATDS and JDOCS, and to the Marine Corps College of Continuation Education (CCE) on AFATDS distance learning courseware development and upgrades. Develops AFATDS instructional material and provides instruction on UNIX (Solaris), AFATDS, and C2PC interoperability. Provides AFATDS and JDOCS technical advice to Information Management Officers. Recommends system upgrades and changes. May travel frequently and provide AFATDS instruction and onsite technical assistance as well as attend meetings and conferences. Instruction should focus on C2 Systems integration of AFATDS and JDOCS with respect to designated Marine Corps and Joint C2 system.

Civilian Education. High school diploma or equivalent. UNIX Systems Administrator – Level 1 is desirable.

Military Education. Formal military AFATDS course and graduate of DOD instructional course development is desired. Attended SNCO career level schools or equivalent.

Military/Government Experience. Minimum three years in fire support operations and the employment of AFATDS. At least three years experience of AFATDS and JADOCS operation and system administration, and working in fire support coordination C2 processes and procedures while assigned to artillery fire support organizations. Instructor certified by service school or civilian equivalent with two years as a classroom instructor. Possess good oral and written skills. Direct participation in real world operations is required; participation in OIF/OEF is desired and should receive preference over other candidates.

Proof of Security Clearance. Must be eligible for at least a secret clearance.