Artillery and Missile Officers

Oversee the deployment of troops and the firing of armaments against enemy strongholds, planes, and ships. Field artillery and air defense artillery must be strategically planned, well targeted, and coordinated in their deployment.

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Manage personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include planning, targeting, and coordinating the tactical deployment of field artillery and air defense artillery missile systems units; directing the establishment and operation of fire control communications systems; targeting and launching intercontinental ballistic missiles; directing the storage and handling of nuclear munitions and components; overseeing security of weapons storage and launch facilities; and managing maintenance of weapons systems.

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