vehicle crew evaluators. Assist all elements within the unit concerning gunnery training. Forecast all ammunition and ranges for training. Manage gunnery records, gunnery skills testing records, and turbulence rosters. Coordinate and control training devices. Execute gunnery training. Supervise live-fire ranges to ensure all standards are followed; specifically: Confirm screening and zero techniques Coordinate target arrays, exposure times for all targets, and maneuver box verification Set up all ranges to make sure they meet the standards set forth in this manual Set up and conduct gunnery skills training, and evaluate the results. Advise the commander of the tactical capabilities of all weapons and weapon systems. The master gunner's main responsibilities are listed above, but may change in scope, depending on the level that he is assigned. The master gunner should not be assigned additional duties other than those listed here. Unit gunnery training programs need a great deal of attention to be effective. Master gunner's duties by position Brigade master gunner Works closely with the master gunners at lower echelons to ensure standards are uniform throughout the training programs. Develops the crew evaluator certification program. Provides any new information on ways to improve training. Helps develop and upgrade range facilities. Battalion master gunner Ensures continual education of the master gunners in the battalion. Helps the battalion commander and command sergeant major select master gunner school candidates. Develops new training techniques to improve crew training. Coordinates with the regiment for training assets. Certifies vehicle crew evaluators. Certifies range safety personnel. Company master gunner Coordinates with the battalion S3 to secure company gunnery training assets. Trains crew evaluator. Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of weapons. References Royal Artillery Military appointments of the British Army Military ranks of the United States Army Warrant officers