Field Artillery Recruit

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

At A Glance

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Enlisted Soldier

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Officer

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Active Duty

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Army Reserve

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Army National Guard

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Entry Level

Bonuses up to

$24.5K

Bonuses up to $24.5K

Requirements

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Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card

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17 to 34 Years Old

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High School Diploma or GED

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Meet Tattoo Guidelines

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No Major Law Violations

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No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 10weeks of Basic Training
• 6-10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) dependent on MOS
• 87ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)
  
  

Skills You'll Learn

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Weapons Operations

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Physical & Mental Strength

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Calculating & Recording Data