"Cannoneer" as a term for anartilleryman dates from the 16th century.[1] As of 2016[update] theUnited States Army 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 artilleryprivate is known as aKanonier inGerman, as akanonier in historicalPolish contexts, as akanonnier inDutch, and as akanonir (Russian:канонир) in historical Russian army and navy contexts; today, these would likely[original research?] be rendered inEnglish as "cannon". Artillery originated for use against ground targets—against infantry, cavalry, fortifications, armor, and other artillery.[citation needed] It can be used in a direct or indirect manner depending on circumstances. It can also be utilized in airborne and air-assault missions.
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