Ammunition Team Chief
AMMUNITION TEAM CHIEF 13B20
Served as the Ammunition Team Chief in a M777A2 155MM section in an FA BN; prepares the M777A2 for direct and indirect fire in support of combat operations; readies the M1084 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) to provide direct and indirect fire support for M777A2 operations; assists in the training, welfare, health, and discipline of five Soldiers; supervises the handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition; supports the section chief in overseeing M777A2 and M1084 (FMTV) operations, maintenance, and training; supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the M777A2 and M1084 (FMTV).
AMMUNITION TEAM CHIEF
Serves as the Ammunition Team Chief of an M992A2 (FAASV) Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle in a self-propelled M109A6 (Paladin) howitzer battery; supports the section chief in training section personnel in their MOS and basic Soldier skills; supervises the handling, transporting, and distribution of ammunition; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of four Soldiers; ensures the maintenance and accountability of one M992A2 FAASV and all associated equipment valued in excess of $630,000.
Ammunition Team Chief 13B20
Served as the Ammunition Team Chief in an M109A6 155MM FA BN; prepares the M992A2 for direct and indirect support of Paladin operations; assists in the training, welfare, health, and discipline of four Soldiers; supervises the handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition; supports the section chief in overseeing M109A6 and M992A2 operations, maintenance, and training; supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the M992A2 (FAASV).
Ammunition Team Chief 13B20
Ammunition Team Chief in an M777A2 (Towed) 155MM Fires Battalion, assigned to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), forward deployed to the Central Command Area of Operation in Afghanistan; prepares the howitzer for direct and indirect fire; assists in the training, welfare, health, and discipline of seven soldiers; supervises the handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition; supports the section chief in overseeing howitzer operations, maintenance, and training; supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV); assists in equipment maintenance.
Ammunition Section Chief 13B30
Served as an Ammunition Section Chief in an M109A6 155MM Firing Battery assigned to 2/138th FA BN; prepares the M1074A1 (PLS) for ammunition draw and dispersion; supervises the handling and care of ammunition, propellant, and fuzes; supervises operator and crew maintenance on the M1074A1; leads and trains three personnel in their MOS and basic Soldier skills; ensures timely coordination between the Battery and Forward Support Company; trains personnel on METL tasks and non-traditional tasks focused on the Battery’s wartime mission and the Global War on Terror.
Howitzer Section Chief
Howitzer Section Chief/13B3P
Served as a Howitzer Section Chief in a M119A3, 105mm howitzer Battery in support of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division with the mission of worldwide deployment within 18 hours; responsible for the welfare and training of seven junior enlisted personnel; tasked with the safe employment, training, and firing of the weapon during live fire exercises; supervises the maintenance of the howitzer, prime mover, ammunition carrier, and all section equipment valued at $1.2 million dollars.
Section Chief of M777A2, 155mm (Towed)
Section Chief of M777A2, 155mm (Towed) in an Airborne Field Artillery Battery with the mission of worldwide contingency operations; prepares the howitzer for direct and indirect fires; supervises the handling and care of ammunition; oversees operator/crew maintenance on the howitzer, prime mover, and section equipment valued at $2,500,000; ensures reliable digital and voice communication with the Fire Direction Center is established, maintained, and only safe data is fired; responsible for the health, welfare, and morale of nine Paratroopers.
13B30 Howitzer Section Chief
Serves as a Howitzer Section Chief in an M777A2 (Towed) 155MM Fires Battalion; prepares the howitzer for direct and indirect fire; supervises the handling and care of ammunition; oversees operator and crew maintenance of the howitzer and prime mover; responsible for leading and training eight personnel in their MOS and basic Soldier skills; ensures reliable digital and voice communications with the FDC are established and maintained; trains personnel on METL tasks and non-traditional tasks focused on the unit’s peacetime and wartime missions and the Global War on Terror.
HOWITZER SECTION CHIEF
Serves as a Howitzer Section Chief in a M119A3 Howitzer Section in the Army’s first rapidly deployable Infantry Battalion Task Force, part of the 3rd Infantry Division, with a worldwide contingency mission for a Field Artillery Battery; prepares the howitzer for direct and indirect fire; supervises the handling and care of ammunition; oversees operator and crew maintenance of the howitzer, prime mover, and all section equipment valued at over $2,000,000; responsible for leading and training six personnel in their MOS and basic Soldier skills; trains personnel on METL tasks and non-traditional tasks focused on the unit’s mission.
Howitzer Section Chief
Served as a Howitzer Section Chief in a 44-Soldier, M119A2 direct support Field Artillery Platoon with a worldwide contingency mission; responsible for the health and welfare, monthly counseling, development, and supervision of a six-man crew; responsible for $1,500,000 worth of equipment, including one howitzer and two M1097 HMMVs; verifies safe and accurate firing data; directs and supervises the section during emplacement, camouflage, and defense of the section position; trains personnel in cannon gunnery procedures, firing, and displacement.
Howitzer Section Chief
Howitzer Section Chief in an Airborne Field Artillery Battalion with the mission of worldwide, no-notice deployment in support of EUCOM contingency missions and combat operations; supervises the emplacement, firing, and displacement of the howitzer; responsible for the training and welfare of seven Soldiers; ensures adherence to safety procedures during live firing exercises; supervises operator maintenance of over $1,200,000 worth of section equipment;
Howitzer Gunner
HOWITZER GUNNER
Serves as a Howitzer Gunner in the Army’s first rapidly deployable Infantry Battalion Task Force, part of the 3rd Infantry Division, capable of executing multiple worldwide contingency missions; assists in the preparation and accountability of the M119A3 105mm howitzer for direct and indirect fire; responsible for the maintenance of the M119A3 105mm Howitzer and associated equipment valued at over $2,000,000; supports the Chief of Section in training, health, welfare, and discipline of four Soldiers.
#1 cannoneer
Responsible for the safe firing of the howitzer; loads the projectile and receives the powder charge; ensures the correct fuse and propellant charge in each fire mission; maintains a combat-loaded howitzer with rounds at all times; responsible for cleaning the breech and bore of the howitzer after firing; understands all fire commands.
Gunner 13B20
Served as the Howitzer Gunner in M109A6 155MM FA BN; prepares the M109A6 for accurate fire on the Paladin; assists in the training, welfare, health, and discipline of three soldiers; supervises the Cannoneer and Driver in Paladin Operations; responsible for ensuring accurate ammunition, fuzes, and propellants in M109A6 operations; responsible for accurate data in DA 4513; assumes the role of Section Chief in their absence.
Gunnery Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant M109A6
Served as a Gunnery Sergeant in a M109A6 155MM Firing Battery assigned to 2/138th Field Artillery Battalion; supervises the handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of M109A6 ammunition; assists section chiefs in the supervision of M109A6 operations, maintenance, and training; submits timely RSOP reports to the platoon POC or is responsible for laying the M109A6 in degraded operations; periodically conducts bore sighting and basic periodic tests to ensure the Paladin is operational; accountable for the M109A6 155MM Platoon’s radius and quadrants IAW FM 3.09-70.
Gunnery Sergeant
Supervises the handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition; assists the section chief in the supervision of howitzer operations, maintenance, and training; lays the weapon for direction, conducts bore sighting and basic periodic tests; supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle.
PLATOON SERGEANT 13B40
Platoon Sergeant of a M119A2 direct support Field Artillery Platoon; responsible for the welfare, training, and proficiency of 24 junior Soldiers; responsible for leadership training, mentoring, and evaluating 17 NCOs; mentors the Platoon Leader in the planning, preparation, and execution of collective training in support of the Brigade’s full-spectrum operations; supervises platoon operations and maintenance of all assigned platoon equipment valued in excess of $7,000,000; directly responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline, and accountability of 44 personnel; trains the platoon on METL and non-traditional tasks.
Land and Ammunition NCO S-3 (13B3O)
Land, Resource, and Ammunition Non-Commissioned Officer for a Light Field Artillery Battalion supporting two firing Batteries, a Headquarters Battery, and a Logistics Company; coordinates training area access, training asset requirements, logistical fulfillment of materials, and tracks movements and distribution of ammunition from 5.56mm through 105 and 155 indirect munitions systems; attends multiple weekly meetings at the Division level and below to facilitate all logistical support requirements; establishes and maintains inventory documents and processes requests and turn-in documents utilizing the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) and the Total Ammunition Management System (TAMS).
PLATOON SERGEANT 13B40
Platoon Sergeant in a M777A2 (Towed) 155MM Fires Squadron assigned to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team; forward deployed to the Central Area of Command, Afghanistan; mentors the Platoon Leader in the planning, preparation, and execution of collective training in support of the Brigade’s full-spectrum operations; supervises platoon operations and maintenance of all assigned platoon equipment valued in excess of $14,000,000; directly responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline, and accountability of 40 personnel; trains the platoon on METL and non-traditional tasks focused on the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).
13B40J4 Special Weapons
Serves as the Chief of a six-man crew responsible for the deployment of Special Weapons; handles classified and top-secret documents and weapons in secured areas; trained in EDO (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) operations.