The scientific and pedagogical staff of the department has long been actively involved in applied research, publishing activities, presentation and expert activities as per the requirements of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic (AČR), and in providing international expert assistance in the field of artillery deployment.

The department focuses on the development of issues related to the combat deployment of AČR artillery, planning, management, and implementation of fire support using modern weapon systems in the future.

The department’s scientific and research activities are primarily focused on:

• possibilities and prospects for the use of AČR artillery in contemporary operations for fire destruction of the enemy,
• management and execution of fire support utilizing modernized and prospectively introduced weapon systems, combat equipment, and ammunition,
• possibilities and prospects of artillery reconnaissance for identifying enemy targets and coordination of reconnaissance units,
• coordination of various fire support assets,
• automation of command, control, and communication for AČR artillery,
• development of methods and tools to enhance the training of commanders, staffs, and artillery specialists of AČR,
• design solutions for artillery weapon systems and ammunition,
• utilization of training and simulation technologies in AČR artillery, including modernization and further development opportunities.