Field Artillery

Branch Type: Combat Arms

Birthday: The Continental Congress unanimously elected Henry Knox "Colonel of the Regiment of Artillery" on 17 November 1775. The regiment formally entered service on 1 Jan 1776. Although Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch.

Mission Statement: Field Artillery officers lead units that have the critical mission of destroying, neutralizing or suppressing the enemy by cannon, rocket and missile fire and ensuring the integration of all supporting fires in Combined-Arms operations.

Career Management Field: Field Artillery(13)

AIT Location: AFAIK Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Additional Resources: Artillery Units

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		(Each Field Artillery Regiment has its own regimental insignia and coat of arms)
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