Army MOS 13R

Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator

Army 13R (Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator) typically involves electronics and systems troubleshooting, vehicle or transport operations, emergency response and firefighting work.

Common Exposures

🔊 Noise
Extreme noise from cannon/rocket fire
💪 Physical Strain
Loading heavy ammunition, operating equipment
🪖 Combat/Stress
Combat conditions, high-pressure targeting
🧪 Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
🔊 Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
💪 Physical Strain
Repetitive hand motions, awkward positions
🔊 Noise
Engine and vehicle noise
💪 Physical Strain
Whole body vibration, loading/unloading
🌦️ Environmental
Dust, exhaust fumes, weather exposure
🧪 Chemicals
AFFF foam, toxic fumes, smoke inhalation
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy gear, rescue operations
🪖 Combat/Stress
Emergency response, witnessing casualties

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Loading heavy rounds and physical demands
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Extreme noise from artillery fire
8045 Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) High Blast overpressure from repeated firing
8100 Migraine High Blast exposure and concussive forces
5257 Knee, other impairment Medium Physical demands on knees
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes Medium Shift work and irregular schedules
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder Medium Combat stress and high-pressure situations

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
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Cold War Era 📅 1945-1991
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Gulf War Era 📅 1990-2001
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Post-9/11 Era 📅 2001-present
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