Field Artillery Recruit

About the role

As a Field Artillery Soldier, you will train to use artillery weapons to destroy, neutralize, or suppress enemy forces using cannon, rocket, and missile fire.

Available Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)

Soldiers in this branch may be assigned as a 13B, 13F, 13J, 13M, or 13R based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

Entry Level Bonuses

Bonuses up to $13,000.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• Age 17 to 42 years
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet tattoo guidelines
• No major law violations
• No medical concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 6–10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), dependent on MOS
• ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT) required

Skills You’ll Learn

• Weapons training
• Weapons operations
• Physical & mental strength
• Calculating & recording data