Gunners

[Godlovesusall]

Hi. I am currently looking into the Canadian Forces, I have my aptitude test complete, and I have to make my decision, I have decided on Artillary, is there anyone out there in the Canadian Forces that can help me out, give me more info on it? I know I am not getting the whole story from the website.

Thanks! Peace,
D.

 

[jhollas]

Couldn't help noticing you're female.
Not that this is a problem. As far as I am aware, the Canadian military still operates in quite a smiliar fashion to us. Therefore, as a female, the Artillery is the closest you will ever get to the front-line, as a FOO (Foward Observation Officer).
Unless you're joining as a soldier, in which case it's still a good life, but I wouldn't recommend Close Support Artillery.
Of course, I'm speaking rather generally, not having that much experience with the Canadian Army.

 

[USincognito]

I was an Artillery Officer for a short time in the early 1990s (U.S.). If you have any questions about Battery operations/gunnery, Fire Support or Fire Direction I might be able to dig up some stuff. Post here or PM.

If your questions are about what's it like being a gunner in the Canadian Army, I'm sorry, I can't help.