Field Artillery Crewmember
CurrentMy responsibilities as a member of a crew were to operate high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Load and fire howitzers. Set fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles. Used computers to generate fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing. Employed rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations. To drive and operate heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicle Transport and manage artillery ammunition. Participate in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation. Operates in reduced visibility environments with infrared and starlight enhancing night vision devices.