13J Fire Control Specialist

National Guard; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard is seeking a Fire Control Specialist to integrate and process information from multiple users using the JOINT system and other Army automated systems. Responsibilities include operating communications and primary tactical data systems, managing databases, and processing fire missions.

Through training, you will gain skills applicable to civilian careers in programming or telecommunications, with paid training and tuition assistance opportunities during service.

Qualifications

• Training to become Fire Control Specialist includes Basic Combat Training (10 weeks) and Advanced Individual Training (7 weeks).
• On-the-job instructions during field simulations and live-fire exercises.

Responsibilities

• Operate communications systems
• Primary tactical data system operations
• Database management
• Fire mission processing

Skills

Computing targets

Gun systems operation

Missile systems operation

Rocket systems operation

Artillery tactics

Multitasking

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

JOINT Automated Systems are tools that help provide strategic coordination and situational awareness at the tactical levels of combat. As a Fire Control Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to integrate and process information from multiple users by utilizing the JOINT system and other automated systems used by the Army National Guard.

Job Duties

• Operate communications systems
• Primary tactical data system operations
• Database management
• Fire mission processing

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

• Computing target locations
• Operating gun, missile, and rocket systems
• Artillery tactics

Helpful Skills

• Interest in cannon and rocket operations
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• Capable of working as a team member

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in computer programming or telecommunication.

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 Fire Control Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.