artillery officer

Artillery officers offer support in battle in the fields of target acquisition, coordination of information, surveillance and weaponry. They are in charge of tactics, and deployment of weaponry on the field. They also lead soldiers.

Alternative Labels

artillery technician

gunner

infantry officer

munitions officer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

devise military tactics ensure compliance with types of weapons ensure public safety and security handle surveillance equipment identify security threats lead military troops operate armoured fighting vehicles operate radio equipment perform military operations use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

camouflage military combat techniques military drill military weaponry surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

assess danger in risk areas coordinate rescue missions execute working instructions give battle commands patrol areas perform covert investigations perform search and rescue missions practice vigilance read maps train military troops undertake inspections use personal protection equipment

Optional Knowledge

legal use-of-force military code

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7696b15a-c52e-4ac5-b38d-9eeb010c5fa3

Status

released

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