The Army's Field Artillery Branch is responsible for neutralizing or suppressing the enemy by cannon, rocket and missile fire and to help integrate all fire support assets into combined arms operations. The role of a Field Artillery Officer is to be a leader in operations specific to the Field Artillery Branch and to be an expert in the tactics, techniques and procedures for the employment of fire support systems.
The responsibilities of a Field Artillery Lieutenant may include:
- Leading and controlling Field Artillery troops and combined armed forces during land combat.
- Coordinate employment of Field Artillery Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
- Additional Duty Positions:
- Fire Support Officer
- Fire Direction Officer
- Platoon Leader
- Battery Executive Officer
Field Artillery Officers can continue in the Operations career field, serving in the Field Artillery Branch at ever increasing levels of leadership and responsibility.
Responsibilities of a Field Artillery Captain may include:
- Commanding and controlling Field Artillery units and combined armed companies and company-sized units (200-300 Soldiers).
- Coordinate employment of Field Artillery Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
- Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Field Artillery missions.
- Instruct Field Artillery skills at service schools and combat training centers.
- Serve as a Field Artillery advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.
Phone, Fax & E-mail
Phone: 918-444-3067
Fax: 918-444-3065
E-mail: nsurotc@nsuok.edu
