13B Cannon Crewmember

The Army MOS 13B is a military occupational specialty (MOS) for cannon crewmembers. They operate howitzer cannons, which are heavy artillery machines with single-barrel firing capability. Cannon crewmembers are part of the Artillery Career Field (13). They are responsible for firing howitzer cannons to support infantry and tank units during combat. They also have responsibilities during peacetime.

Cannon crewmembers have a variety of duties, including: Operating self-propelled and towed howitzer cannons Identifying and selecting the correct ammunition Setting fuses on a variety of munitions Communicating using wire and radio equipment Performing maintenance on equipment and operating systems Leading and training personnel

The salary for a 13B Cannon Crew Member ranges between locations and employers. It starts at $35,350 per year and goes up to $149,125 per year for the highest level of seniority.