Where can I find information about any MOS related to field artillery?

2019-05-21T07:47:55-04:00

I am currently 17, and a junior in high school. I turn 18 in June. I am really looking to enlist into the Army. I am looking that the field artillery MOS's. I am trying to get as much information I can before making a decision. Any information is helpful.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 9:11 AM

2019-05-21T09:11:23-04:00

Goarmy.com has a list of all MOS's. The ones that are field Artillery start with 13

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 21 at 2019 9:32 AM

2019-05-21T09:32:42-04:00

Goarmy.com, the official US Army recruiting page. There you can find all the information regarding every MOS in the Army.

As you do your research, look for other MOSs besides Artillery so you can make an informed decision.

Best of lucks in your endeavors!!’

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 21 at 2019 11:40 AM

2019-05-21T11:40:03-04:00

As identified earlier the GoArmy site, is a good place to start. Review other specialties as well. Field Artillery is honorable and challenging, it has a very broad array of jobs that are very physically demanding. If after reviewing other specialties you land on the FA, then come back and ask for specifics in the many MOS’s within the FA. You can also go offline with folks from that field. Good luck!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 21 at 2019 12:43 PM

2019-05-21T12:43:50-04:00

Mason McCarty You have tagged the maintainer MOSs for Artillery. Understand the ammunition MOSs are 89 series, they handle all the receipt, issue, accountability, and distribution of ammunition, with the largest by tonnage being Field Artillery munitions (projectiles), charges, primers, and fuzes.

13A is the Commissioned Officer MOS, you need to go through a commissioning program to branch Artillery. The Warrant MOSs are selected from among the FA enlisted MOSs. 13Z are the Senior NCO Artillerymen. As SFC Private RallyPoint Member says, the 13 series are the Artillery MOSs

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 3:36 PM

2019-05-21T15:36:50-04:00

You can always reach out to a recruiter. If you find one who is willing to actually help you make an informed decision, they can provide you with a lot of that information. I see others listed Goarmy.com. That is also a pretty solid source.

Good luck!

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made May 21 at 2019 7:30 PM

2019-05-21T19:30:25-04:00

I was field artillery for many years. The artillery is comprised of several different mos's that all work together. The main mos's are the cannoneers, Fire direction control (FDC) your FO's. You have several support mos's as well, but they are not dedicated field artillery mos's. What is your specific interest?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 10:06 PM

2019-05-21T22:06:15-04:00

As far as life goes, be prepared to be in the field alot. If you like camping, you wont after being artillery.

You will get strong, possibly have your hearing impacted(i dont think mine have been, other than having tinnitus if its dead silent)

There's nothing like shooting a howitzer, even better when you can see the impact area. I will say they seem to be working on some cool stuff for artillery you should google the Hawkeye Howitzer.

I think the worst thing about Towed Artillery is when you have to do survivability moves, where you move from one place to another, getting the camouflage nets up and down quickly is an energy drainer.

Response by SSG Alexander Monson made May 22 at 2019 11:00 AM

2019-05-22T11:00:49-04:00

You should look into the Air Defense Branch. Better jobs on the outside.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2019 11:26 PM

2019-06-20T23:26:26-04:00

Im currently a 91P artillery mechanic and its very rewarding if you like to work on big heavy things. Long hours though since every M109A6 is a pacing item which means if it goes down (gets too broken) someone way higher up than you finds out and askes questions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2019 5:56 PM

2019-07-20T17:56:25-04:00

Shit ur 17 you know better than I do almost everything you need to know is on utube.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2019 5:58 PM

2019-07-20T17:58:36-04:00

What are you doing with artillery? Are u a Gunner or a maintainer? If ur a Gunner your MOS would be a 13 series of ur a maintainer your MOS would be a 91 series

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 20 at 2019 8:39 PM

2019-07-20T20:39:44-04:00

As stated elsewhere - go utube - go to online info sites.

Recruiters are like young girls for teen age boys! BEWARE! Until you have all of the facts you can possibly find your self, with the ‘net’ and Rally Point on your side, keep digging!

Just like buying a car, the more research you do before you talk to a car salesman, (Soldier Recruiter), the better off you will be!

Go slowly! Investigate!

Recruiters have a lot of information. If you were to resolve to ONLY speak with a 13 series Recruiter as an information source only - try a chat with one.

The Recruiter’s duty is to get you to sign a contract! DON’T Be steadfast, and seek info.

BEST WISHES!

Response by SGM Daniel Lape made Mar 10 at 2021 7:40 PM

2021-03-10T19:40:19-05:00

I served as a 13F Foward Observer and loved it