13B Cannon Crewmember - Weapons Systems Technician

DC Army National Guard; Richfield (UT); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

Résumé du poste

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to join a disciplined team operating howitzers and supporting artillery tactics. You will learn high-tech artillery systems and progressively supervise crewmembers, with responsibilities expanding from firing to training and maintenance.

You’ll train through basic and field courses, earning a regular paycheck during drill weekends and possible tuition assistance. A path to leadership and advanced skills awaits you.

Qualifications

• Must be enlisted in the Army National Guard.
• Able to pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Ages 17–35 with high school diploma or GED.

Responsabilités

• Conduct wire and radio communications during operations.
• Identify target locations and set up fire direction data.
• Load, aim, and fire artillery pieces as directed.
• Use computers to generate fire direction data and adjust fire.
• Operate heavy and light trucks and tracked vehicles.
• Transport and manage artillery ammunition on missions.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles and equipment for drills.
• Participate in reconnaissance operations as needed.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Decision making

Teamwork

Description du poste

Job Description

As a Cannon Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you join a team that ensures the U.S. maintains its battlefield superiority. You’ll deliver decisive blows to the enemy using howitzers and learn how to use high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems, plus artillery tactics and strategy.

As a Cannon Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you join a team that ensures the U.S. maintains its battlefield superiority. You’ll deliver decisive blows to the enemy using howitzers and learn how to use high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems, plus artillery tactics and strategy.

And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Crewmembers supervise other crewmembers in the distribution of ammunition, as well as manage cannon operations, training, and maintenance.

Job Duties

• Conducting wire and radio communications
• Identifying target locations
• Setting, loading, and firing artillery
• Using computers to generate fire direction data
• Operating heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
• Transporting and managing artillery ammunition
• Maintaining operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
• Participate in reconnaissance operations

Helpful Skills

• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capable of working as a team member

You’ll become familiar with technology while you build strategic thinking and leadership skills that are in high-demand in the civilian workforce.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Cannon Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of seven weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.