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<v ->Gunners are the artillery experts in the</v>

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Canadian Armed Forces.

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They train in surveillance,
target acquisition,

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and artillery systems
to provide fire support

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to help front-line troops move forward.

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Using high-tech weapons
with incredible firepower,

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they can literally engage an
enemy beyond the horizon,

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up to 40 kilometres away.

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Gunners are technical and
tactical experts who can operate

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and maintain a variety

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of equipment while serving in any terrain,

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from Arctic tundras to tropical
jungles, deserts, mountains

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and urban cities.

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Gunners can specialise in four areas:

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Gun Line, Surveillance
and Target Acquisition,

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Observation Party

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and Air Defence.

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Gunners work with each other, along

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with other members of the CAF to defend

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or engage.

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In addition to their regular duties,

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Gunners are responsible for operating

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and maintaining various
vehicles, including large trucks,

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Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles,

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and Light Armoured Vehicles.

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When precision is needed,

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this highly team-oriented
position uses communication

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and a deep understanding

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of each member's role, to get the job done.

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An occupation like no other,
Gunners are a tight unit

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that support and rely on one
another to get the job done.