Description
The Artillery Senior Cannoneer is responsible to the commander and assists in the planning, training, deployment and employment of all organic weapons systems and the units combat power capabilities. They supervise and coordinate the preparation and assignment of personnel/equipment in accordance with the table of organization/table of equipment. Gunnery sergeants serve as the battery gunnery sergeant/ammunition platoon sergeant (HIMARS). Master sergeants serve as battery (HIMARS) and battalion field artillery chiefs. Master gunnery sergeants serve as battalion (HIMARS) and regimental field artillery chiefs.
Core Skills
- fire support and weapons employment planning
- unit operations and training management
- personnel and equipment assignment
- risk management and safety
- logistics and ammunition management
- data collection and readiness reporting
- staff planning and orders development
- cross functional coordination with intel and ops
- team leadership and mentoring
- performance management
- process improvement
- incident and mishap reporting
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- ADMINISTRATION
- HUMAN RESOURCES
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