Army - 13B Cannon Crewmember...question!?

Question

Hey everyone!

My husband just left for BT at Fort Sill yesterday. He has 9 weeks of BT and 5 weeks of AIT. I was looking for any information about his MOS. He is a Cannon Crewmember 13B. Hopefully someone with that MOS can help me out a little and tell me about their life in the military.

Which bases did you live at, how often did you move, did you enjoy your MOS, what exactly do you do in that MOS... stuff like that.

Just a curious, supportive Army Wife.

Thanks! =)

Answer 1

i was a 13b for 4 years. think of in the movies the people who fired the cannon.  same thing only bigger. but because we are not in an initial battle with anyone right now we are(13bravo's) used for any job the army needs.  my first deployment to iraq i was military police.  the second time i was convoy security.when he gets a chance to call ask him if he is a gun bunny.  if he is far enough in training and understand his job yet he will reply with a houa. also tell him to remember that artillery is the king of battle  that should get him going.

Answer 2

Integral member of a crew that operates high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Loads and fires howitzers. Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles. Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing. Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations. Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles. Transports and manages artillery ammunition. Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation. Operates in reduced visibility environments with infrared and starlight enhanc ing night vision devices and other equipment. Coordinates move ment into position. Camouflages position area. Communicates using voice and digital wire and radio equipment. Uses critical combat survival skills to operate in a hostile environment. Maintains opera tional readiness of vehicles and equipment