I went to basic for 13Bravo (Artillery Cannon Crewman).
I then was cross-trained as a 13Foxtrot (Fire Support Specialist or "Forward Observer") due to the fact that I was part of the RSOP/"Advanced Party" section (RSOP- Reconnaissance, Site Occupation & Preparation).
When we were disbanded in early 1992, I was retrained as a 77Foxtrot (Petroleum Specialist) and assigned to an FSSP unit (the 475th Quartermaster Co.). FSSP stands for fuel system supply point and consists of pumps and bags for BULK fuel supply in theater. We handled as much as 10 MILLION GALLONS of fuel at once in a single operation. During my stay with the 475th, I was allowed to test for 88Mike (Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Driver) because I had a Class A CDL and they needed Drivers.
Finally, the 10th Mountain had a training program to give you 11Bravo (Combat Infantryman) certification if you were a member of the Division.
So I had 5 MOS Certifications on record when I mustered out.
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