Description
As a member of a Field Artillery Howitzer Battery, Cannoneers prepare artillery pieces and equipment for movement, combat, and firing. They inspect and prepare ammunition for firing, and perform the various jobs incident to firing such as, laying for elevation and deflection, loading the piece, and handling ammunition. Field Artillery Cannoneers perform preventive maintenance and clean artillery pieces and equipment. They make routine tests and authorize repairs to equipment. Camouflage position, protect equipment from chemical warfare agents, and construct field fortifications.
Core Skills
- complex equipment operation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation and troubleshooting
- technical procedures compliance
- safety and risk management
- basic electronics and ballistics concepts
- team-based operations under stress
- checklist-driven execution
- equipment setup and calibration
- inventory and accountability
- field expedient problem solving
- technical communication and reporting
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- State POST Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- First Responder/EMT Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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