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Description The modern military benefits from its artillery forces. These are the soldiers who work with weapons. They explode bombs, shoot off missiles and guns, and use equipment such as fire control computers, surveillance radar, laser range finders, and various other communication instruments. Though they often use heavy and dangerous weaponry, their objective is not to go out there and kill and destroy the enemy, but to reclaim land and find and detain dangerous persons, without bringing unnecessary harm to soldiers or civilians. Artillery officers command and lead artillery troops. They are flexible, driven, and motivators to the members of their units. They make decisions regarding their unit's discipline, morale, and combat prospects. They analyze and assess which soldiers are ready for what work, as well as assess the equipment regularly to assure it is battle-ready. The role of artillery officer comes with many responsibilities. They are in charge of missile and gun systems, communications equipment, as well as the well being of many young solders. This important position is filled with competent, dedicated officers who understand that they have to handle new and greater responsibilities as the years go by. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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