Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer
Overview
A Field Artillery Cannoneer prepares howitzers, equipment, and ammunition for movement, combat, and firing, then lays, loads, and operates the artillery piece. This Marine cleans and maintains artillery equipment, conducts routine tests, authorizes repairs, camouflages positions, protects equipment from chemical warfare agents, and constructs 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
- field expedient problem solving
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1)
What the Work Involves
- Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Related Occupations
- Business Continuity Planners
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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