Fire support specialist vs guided missile launching system technician

Differences between fire support specialist and guided missile launching system technician duties and responsibilities

Fire support specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
• Operate and maintain two Mk 56 gun fire control systems.
• Inventory parts and supplies for the CIWS workcenter and armory.
• Operate weapons systems on-board USS George Washington (CVN73).
• Install AFATDS on unit systems and work with civilian counterparts to learn/perfect skills.
• Study activities relating to narcotics, terrorism, or other national security threats.
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Guided missile launching system technician example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain communication networks between the firing battery and higher echelon units.
• Manage and maintain communication networks between the firing battery and higher echelon units.
• Provide proper storage and physical security for conventional and special weapons ammunition, to include nuclear warheads.