Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
13B Cannon Crewmember
Overview
Cannon Crewmembers serve as members of field artillery cannon or ammunition sections. They also supervise personnel within cannon and ammunition sections.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- radio communications procedures
- digital fire control systems operation
- sensor and targeting system operation
- preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
- technical documentation use (TMs, schematics)
- checklist-driven operations
- safety and risk management
- team leadership and supervision
- logistics coordination and inventory control
- situational awareness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Warehouse management system WMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Inspector (CI)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Business Continuity Planners
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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