Fire support specialist vs field artillery cannoneer

Differences between fire support specialist and field artillery cannoneer duties and responsibilities

Fire support specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
• Operate and maintain two Mk 56 gun fire control systems.
• Inventory parts and supplies for the CIWS workcenter and armory.
• Operate weapons systems on-board USS George Washington (CVN73).
• Install AFATDS on unit systems and work with civilian counterparts to learn/perfect skills.
• Study activities relating to narcotics, terrorism, or other national security threats.
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Field artillery cannoneer example responsibilities.

• Lead numerous enlist soldiers in many combat training and field exercises domestic and international regions.
• Safeguard millions in dollars of heavy artillery equipment and ammunition and government property.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated heavy weaponry and ammunition design for tactical operations.
• Receive and implement combat orders and direct deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
• Provide leadership, instruction, and supervision of properly setting up and using the radar system.