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"Cannoneer" as a term for an

artillery Artillery is a class of heavy military ranged weapons that launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms. Early artillery development focused on the ability to breach defensive walls and fortifications during siege ...

man dates from the 16th century. the

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uses as titles for such a soldier: "13B" (thirteen bravo) M.O.S. (military occupational specialty code), a "cannon crewmember" or "cannoneer" for short. These "artillery-men" support infantry units in training, and on battlefields play an integral part in combat operations ranging from urban to jungle terrains. An artillery private is known as a ''Kanonier'' in

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, as a ''kanonier'' in historical

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contexts, as a ''kanonnier'' in

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, and as a ''kanonir'' ( ru , канонир) in historical Russian army and navy contexts; today, these would likely be rendered in

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as "cannon". Artillery originated for use against ground targets—against infantry, cavalry, fortifications, armor, and other artillery. It can be used in a direct or indirect manner depending on circumstances. It can also be utilized in airborne and air-assault missions. Combat occupations Military ranks 18th- and 19th-century warrior types {{Mil-rank-stub