Marine Corps COOL Summary - MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer

MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer

MOS Description

As a member of a Field Artillery Howitzer Battery, Cannoneers prepare artillery pieces and equipment for movement, combat, and firing. They inspect and prepare ammunition for firing, and perform the various jobs incident to firing such as, laying for elevation and deflection, loading the piece, and handling ammunition. Field Artillery Cannoneers perform preventive maintenance and clean artillery pieces and equipment. They make routine tests and authorize repairs to equipment. Camouflage position, protect equipment from chemical warfare agents, and construct field fortifications.

National Certifications and Federal Licenses

You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.

You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.

You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.

Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.

As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.

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COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you

The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Credential	Agency	Related As	Attainability	COOL$	GI Bill^®	Accreditation
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Is In Demand	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) Is Not In Demand	Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Is In Demand	Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand	International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)	Other			GI Bill
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Is Not In Demand	ASIS International	Some	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) Is Not In Demand	American Correctional Association (ACA)	Other			GI Bill
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Is Not In Demand	ASIS International	Other			GI Bill	Accreditation
Physical Security Professional (PSP) Is Not In Demand	ASIS International	Some	medium	COOL Bucks	GI Bill	Accreditation
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Is Not In Demand	United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)	Some	high	COOL Bucks
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand	Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
Certified Corrections Officer/Provisional (CCO/P) Is Not In Demand	American Correctional Association (ACA)	Other
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Is In Demand	Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)	Some	high	COOL Bucks		Accreditation
General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1) Is Not In Demand	Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)	Other				Accreditation
Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) Is Not In Demand	National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4)	Some	medium	COOL Bucks

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer:

Computer Operator

Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.

Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

Civilian Job	Duties Matched	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Construction Laborers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	Some		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Emergency Management Directors	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
General and Operations Managers	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	Some	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Public Safety Telecommunicators	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Security Guards	Some	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary

Related Federal Occupations

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 0811 Field Artillery Cannoneer can be found below.

FMCSA Job Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a new job opportunities website to help 18-20-year-olds who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) find and apply for jobs with interstate trucking companies.

Visit the online job opportunities to find out additional job information.

Visit this link to learn how to apply to the Under 21 Pilot Program.

For complete information on USDOT’s programs to help veterans’ transition into civilian careers, visit the Veterans Transportation Career Center.

Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.

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