0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer

Summary

As a member of a Field Artillery Howitzer Battery, Cannoneers prepare artillery pieces and equipment for movement, combat, and firing.

They inspect and prepare ammunition for firing, and perform the various jobs incident to firing such as, laying for elevation and deflection, loading the piece, and handling ammunition.

Field Artillery Cannoneers perform preventive maintenance and clean artillery pieces and equipment.

They make routine tests and authorize repairs to equipment.

Camouflage position, protect equipment from chemical warfare agents, and construct field fortifications.

Prerequisites

Must possess a CL score of 90 or GT score of 90 or higher.

Must meet MOS classification standards as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to graduating from recruit training.

Must meet initial strength test standards associated with PEF assignments as listed in the glossary (pg.

xiv) prior to shipping to recruit training.

Requirements

Complete the Marine Corps Cannoneer Course (A200821), Ft Sill, OK.

Demonstrate qualification through performance for MOS 0811; or completion of the appropriate MCI courses and demonstrate qualification through MOJT.

POI CID

A200821

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (k), Artillery Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual.

First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Weapon Specialists/Crewmembers 55-2012.

Artillery and Missile Crewmember 55-3014.

None.

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