Artillery Unit Leader

The Artillery Senior Cannoneer is responsible to the commander and assists in the planning, training, deployment and employment of all organic weapons systems and the units combat power capabilities. They supervise and coordinate the preparation and assignment of personnel/equipment in accordance with the table of organization/table of equipment. Gunnery sergeants serve as the battery gunnery sergeant/ammunition platoon sergeant (HIMARS). Master sergeants serve as battery (HIMARS) and battalion field artillery chiefs. Master gunnery sergeants serve as battalion (HIMARS) and regimental field artillery chiefs.