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Cannon Crewmember
OVERVIEW
Cannon crewmembers work the howitzer cannons that support infantry and tank units during combat, and play crucial roles in the Army’s success on the battlefield.
JOB DUTIES
Wire and radio communications
Identify target locations
Operate self-propelled howitzers, ammunition trucks and other vehicles
Participate in reconnaissance operations
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a canon crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Calculating targets manually and electronically
Handling ammunition
Operating gun systems
Artillery tactics and battle strategy
HELPFUL SKILLS
Interest in cannon operations
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
Ability to make quick decisions
Capable of working as a team member
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
While there is no job equivalent in civilian life, the skills you learn such as teamwork, discipline and leadership, will help you in any career you choose.
