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What branch of military is artillery?
Field Artillery Branch (United States)
| Field Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | Created 17 November 1775 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Type | Combat arms |
Is artillery combat support?
In general, they include units that carry or employ a weapon system, such as infantry, cavalry, and artillery units. The use of multiple combat arms in mutually supporting ways is known as combined arms. In some countries, notably the British Army, the artillery units are categorised as combat support.
How long is artillery school in the Marines?
The Marine Corps Cannon Crewman Course is five weeks, 25 training days. Designed to train entry level Marines to standard in 1000 level tasks (Cannoneer), and familiarizes them with select 2000 level tasks (Gunner/A-Gunner), in accordance with NAVMC 3500.7, Artillery Training and Readiness Manual.
Where does artillery get stationed?
Field Artillery Branch (United States)
| Field Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat arms |
| Home station | Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nickname(s) | King of Battle God of War Red Leg |
| Patron | Saint Barbara |
How safe are artillery units in a war?
Artillery units with especially long range tend to be very safe because they can be deployed so far behind the lines and they will be defended by appropriate levels of anti-air defenses while any aerial threats will in any case need to fly deep into hostile territory to get to engage these targets.
What is the safest branch of the military to be in?
Most military people I have known believe the US Air Force is the safest branch to be in from a combat perspective. In the Army and Marines, the enlisted men do the vast majority of fighting, and, therefore, getting killed.
Is the army more dangerous than other branches of the military?
No definitive answer. You could go by historical losses, but it really depends on what war and what kind of war. The Army has lots of frontline combat troops, which generally is more dangerous than rear support troops. The Army has taken the most casualties historically, but then they are historically the largest force.
Are there any specialties in the military that are not dangerous?
Here are a few narrower specialties that are not too dangerous by military standards: The military employee is responsible for the coordination of logistics operations: plans, monitors, and conducts various routes. The mobility chief also engaged in the transportation of supplies (sending and receiving).