artillerists
Heavy weapons soldiers
Artillerists are soldiers who operate artillery—the heavy mounted firearms like cannons, howitzers, and missile systems.
The term is more formal than "gunners" and appears mainly in military contexts: The artillerists positioned their batteries on the ridge.
Also spelled artillerist in the singular.
Sustained, overwhelming attack
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- bombardmentSustained projectile assault
- shellingSustained artillery attack
ranging · zeroing · trajectory · elevation · azimuth · deflection · fire mission · suppression
Transfer agents for systems
- rammersTools for compacting
- spongersThose exploiting others' generosity
- fire controlAiming and shooting regulation
- gun crewSoldiers operating artillery
battery commander · forward observer · spotter · redleg · powder monkey
Protective outer layers
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- projectilesObjects forcefully launched
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
grapeshot · shrapnel · explosive shell · incendiary · high explosive · propellant · fuze · primer
Large mounted gun
- howitzerShort-barreled artillery piece
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- field gunPortable military cannon
siege gun · culverin · bombard · rail gun · antiaircraft gun · caisson · limber · breech
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- breachBreaking of agreement
- embrasureFortified wall opening
- rampartFortified defensive wall
- bastionFortified defensive position
redoubt · entrenchment · parallel · sap · gabion · fascine · besiege · investment
Accuracy in shooting
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
- rangefindingMeasuring distance to objects
- targetingSelecting as objective
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
sighting · accuracy · gunnery · fire control · windage · adjustment · laying · quadrant
barrage
Sustained, overwhelming attack
- salvoSimultaneous weapons discharge
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- bombardmentSustained projectile assault
shelling · ranging · zeroing · trajectory · elevation · azimuth · deflection · fire mission · suppression · counterbattery
loaders
Transfer agents for systems
- rammersTools for compacting
- spongersThose exploiting others' generosity
- fire controlAiming and shooting regulation
gun crew · battery commander · forward observer · spotter · redleg · powder monkey
shells
Protective outer layers
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- projectilesObjects forcefully launched
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
canister · grapeshot · shrapnel · explosive shell · incendiary · high explosive · propellant · fuze · primer · cartridge
cannon
Large mounted gun
- howitzerShort-barreled artillery piece
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- batteryPortable electricity storage
field gun · siege gun · culverin · bombard · rail gun · antiaircraft gun · caisson · limber · breech · muzzle
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
bastion · redoubt · entrenchment · parallel · sap · gabion · fascine · besiege · investment · bombardment
marksmanship
Accuracy in shooting
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
- rangefindingMeasuring distance to objects
- targetingSelecting as objective
calibration · sighting · accuracy · gunnery · fire control · windage · adjustment · laying · quadrant · bracketing
artilleristsinfantrymen
Ground combat soldiers
infantry · foot soldiers · cavalrymen · cavalry · ground troops