13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator

National Guard; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard is seeking a Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator to join our unit. You will learn to operate specialized radar and communication equipment to locate targets and relay position data to the unit, supporting field artillery operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and leadership, with training that covers basic Soldiering skills, targeting systems, and advanced computer operations used in military communications.

Qualifications

• Basic Soldiering skills and teamwork
• Discipline and leadership habits
• Ability to learn computer systems used in targeting and communications

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain radio and wire communications
• Construct bunkers and similar areas for field artillery
• Maintain Firefinder radar with scheduled checkups

Skills

Field tactics

Combat communications

Speed/direction/altitude calculations

Geometry and math

Focus under pressure

Tools

Firefinder radar

Targeting systems

Job description

The most important thing when firing field artillery is knowing where to shoot. The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator figures out where the enemy is and communicates the target’s location to his or her unit.

\"Firefinder\" is the name given to highly specialized radar that detects mortars, planes, and other objects by using radio or sound waves to determine their location. The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator operates specialized equipment designed to acquire various targets, such as enemy mortar positions and aircraft, to alert defensive units.

Job Duties

• Establish and maintain radio and wire communications
• Construct bunkers and similar areas for other field artillery
• Maintain Firefinder radar with scheduled checkups

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

• Field tactics and combat communications
• Calculating/recording speed, direction, and altitude

Helpful Skills

• Skills in geometry and math
• Ability to maintain focus for long periods of time

In this role, you will learn vital skills applicable in any civilian career: skills such as teamwork, discipline, and leadership. You may also learn advanced computer systems used in targeting and communications.

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 Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operators consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work.