MOS 13M Multiple Launch Rocket and High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember

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[kevlarburrito]

Former 13M here
This MOS is hit or miss, meaning your experience(s) will vary. I spent most of my active duty time in Iraq, never once setting foot in Korea. I did everything from infantry work, to counter IED route clearance, to military policing. So what DozSkills said is not true, not entirely, especially not with what's happening in Europe now. I served in both 13B and 13M units, my experience in both was equal in terms of discipline, experience, and number of deployments. In fact, I spent longer deployed in a 13M unit than I did a 13B unit.

That said, this MOS will not prepare you for anything following your military career. Neither will any of the other 13 series, or combat arms positions for that matter. Risk of injury is high, in all of them. The thing they don't tell you about field artillery, beyond what I just said, is that during conflicts that have limited demand for artillery units/missions (such as Iraq and Afghanistan) you may spend your deployment doing everything from Infantry work to supply and police work; it really depends on your command.

I also found that nearly every one I, personally, ran into had college level education at both the enlisted and commissioned levels. No single veteran can tell you what a branch will be like, and anyone that does claim that is just flat wrong. Experiences will vary, as with every other job. The Army is what you make of it. If you are considering a combat arms MOS, whether it be artillery, infantry, armor or anything else, great, but use it as a stepping stone to get the education and experience you might need for another MOS that will set you up for great things once you get out, like military intelligence. That, more than anything else, is what I wish someone would have told me when I went in.

[KendopolisReacts]

JUST CHOSE 13 MIKE BABY! Swearing in a couple days!!!

[snowslobber]

This is the mos I picked, I’m excited

[DozSkills]

If you consider 5 locations worldwide.
Also some of the most undisciplined soldiers I have ever met in my career from junior to some in higher ranks.
In the few MOS' I have obtained in my Army career 13m is one of the most disappointing to have obtained.
Go 13B if you really want the field artillery discipline, experience, and deployments. Most 13ms end up doing rotations to south Korea you'll be lucky if you end up in the one unit on Fort Sill that goes to the middle east or in Fort Bragg.

[ironglandx]

Is it awesome that I know most of the NCOs in this video... what's up SSG Fountain! Didn't know you went to the schoolhouse!

[Jsd-zgcz]

I have the opportunity to deploy to the middle east with a different company. I'm currently a 31B but I would need to temporarily reclassify to a 13M. Would it be worth it to get the patch?

[illianvaldez]

my section chief is in this video, LMAOOO 😭

[robw]

13 M from 2001 to 2005, miss it every single day

[gmadman]

How is this mos for those still active in it? Seems dope. I already have experience being on a vehicle crew and this seems like the next level of that.

[bmw]

I leave January 12th for Fort Sill. 13M

[xdiekai]

does this MOS have a high likelihood of helping me transition back over to the civ world?

[littlejoka]

lol @ world wide assignments for this mos

[jannepro]

Aah still can smell cummins v8 oil burner in -25c when sartet att cold.

[THESIXTHEGG]

I ship on the 28th to Fort Sill, got 13M as my job. Afterwards headed to Germany for my first duty station. Can’t wait to fire that telephone pole sized missile for the first time.

[SabihaKhatun-jt]

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[shrkyby_]

Where would the missile's go though..?

[himynameisgrandpalemon]

Came here because this is going to be my job

[stanleycahyono]

the M142 HIMARS is better than the 13m