Artillery

-The main aim of the Artillery app is to provide Associations across Australia with the tools to enable
ex and serving members of the Australian Artillery Service the opportunity to communicate and
maintain contact with their old colleagues following their discharge from their service in the Defence
Forces.
“Gunners” Being the Artillery, they are affectionately known as “Gunners” this is a term that has
followed all Artillery Services Globally for many years.
Gunner (artillery), member of the crew operating a crew-served weapon, such as an artillery piece
Gunner (rank), rank equivalent to private in a British Commonwealth artillery corps
Gunner, gunnery Warrant Officer of the British Royal Navy or Royal Marines
Gunner, in armoured, reconnaissance or mechanized units, a soldier who occupies a dedicated gun
position in a military vehicle
Gunner, in infantry platoons, a specialist trained in using machine guns or automatic rifles
Air gunner, or aerial gunner, a member of an aircrew who operates a machine gun or auto-cannon
Infantry weapons officer, commonly referred to as "The Gunner", a non-technical Chief Warrant
Officer in the United States Marine Corps
The major goal of the Artillery Association App is to breakdown the loneliness that a lot of our retired
Veterans suffer once leaving the force. Through this app they can use our tools such as the
internet chat line facility, receive regular newsletters and updates about what is happening within
the organisation including reunions etc.
-To provide a facility that is informative, and records history as seen through our
eyes for enjoyment.
-There is merchandise available for members to purchase artillery and non-military items
via the app.
-Events happening across Australia within the assorted associations with direct contact through the
app through the events module.
-HOR: Head of Regiment. The Veterans have a direct emotional connection with the Head Of
Regiment as he is the Commander of all current and veteran Artillery Servicemen. He often makes
reaches out with new Government Policy etc as well.
-Updated Videos related to the Artillery Association to modify the members.
-The app contains various artillery associations from right across Australia. Members can now also
reach out to these associations for support and assistance in time of need.