MOS 13W Field Artillery Meteorological Crew Member

Civilian Equivalents There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 13W. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 13W training and experience. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor''s Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Atmospheric and Space Scientists Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Business Operations Specialists Computer Operators Data Entry Keyers Database Administrators Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 13W.

Common Certifications

The following certifications are directly applicable to MOS 13W. For information about how well military training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

American Meteorological Society
	Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)
Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)
	Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 13W may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC)

• CIAC Certified Management Apprentice (CCMA)
• CIAC Certified Operations Manager (CCOM)
• CIAC Certified Strategic Leader (CCSL)

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Certified Industrial Electronics Technician - Journeyman (IND)  

International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)

• Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level  
• Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial  

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)

• Telecommunications Junior Technician Certification  

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

• Medium/Heavy Truck Technician  

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• General Knowledge: Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technologist

National Weather Service

• Certified Weather Observer

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Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance. One option for advanced education is through the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree Program (SOCAD). There is an MOS 13W SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

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