The whole time I was in the army I met lots of people. People
from all over the world! I wanted to tell you about some of them
and there job duties.
I guess I should start with my best friend while I was in. His
name was Perez and he was a crewmember for the howitzer. A Cannon
Crewmember is an important part of the Army's success on the
battlefield. Artillery teams are used to support infantry and tank
units in combat, but also have responsibilities during peacetime.
Cannon Crewmembers work on cannons known as 'howitzers,' a heavy
artillery machine piece with single-barrel firing capability.
Misc Duties: Start and maintain wire and radio
communications, Identify target locations, Operate self-propelled
howitzers, ammunition trucks and other vehicles, Participate in
reconnaissance operations, Use computer generated fire direction
data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing and
more.
Moving on to my next buddy that I hung out with the most was
Lamp (yes his last name was lamp!) He was with the infantry. The
infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army.
It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The
Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in
peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces
during combat. Misc Duties Assists in the performance of
reconnaissance operations. Employs, fires, and recovers
anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Locates and neutralizes mines.
Operates, mounts/dismounts, zeros, and engages targets using night
vision sight. Operates and maintains communications equipment and
operates in a radio net. Operates in a NBC contaminated area.
Constructs field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
Performs as a member of a fire team during a movement to contact,
reconnaissance, and security, an attack, defense, situational
training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Next comes me!!! I was a Cav Scout. The Cavalry Scout is the
commander's eyes and ears on the battlefield. When information
about the enemy is needed, they call on the Scouts. Cavalry Scouts
engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the
field, track and report enemy movement and activities, and will
direct the employment of various weapon systems onto the enemy.
Misc Duties: Performs duties as crewmember, operates, and
performs operator maintenance on scout vehicles. Armored Airborne
Reconnaissance Vehicle, and Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, crew-served
weapons, and communications equipment. Loads, clears, and fires
individual and crew-served weapons. Operates and performs operator
maintenance on wheeled vehicles. Assists in the recovery of wheeled
and tracked vehicles. Secures, prepares, and stows ammunition on
scout vehicles. Performs mounted and dismounted navigation. Serves
as member of observation and listening post. Gathers and reports
information on terrain features and enemy strength, disposition and
equipment. Applies principles of except and evasion. Collects data
for the classification of routes, fords, tunnels, and bridges.
Performs dismounted patrols Employs principles of cover and
concealment and camouflage. Assists with construction of light
field fortifications, laying and removal of mines, and emplacing
demolitions. Performs dismounted patrols. Requests and adjusts
indirect fire.
Last but not least is my buddy Peone, He was an Audio Equipment
Repairer, he works with equipment such as Teleconferencing VI, and
are primarily responsible for supporting Army operations with
visual information equipment and systems as well as
repairing.Misc Duties Operates and performs unit and higher
levels of maintenance on television receivers/monitors and cameras;
studio accessories consisting of computer controlled video
switchers and audio mixers/consoles, synchronous generators,
distribution equipment, and amplifying equipment; motion/still
photo imaging equipment; closed circuit systems; visual imagery
satellite, microwave, RF transmission and cable distribution
systems associated with VI operations; operates and maintains VI
equipment in a Video Teleconferencing facility; operates and
performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators.
Well that's about it for now I guess, I hope you all enjoyed the
info. Now go find that cache soldier!
