19D Cavalry Scout

National Guard; Gassaway (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cavalry Scout, where you will be the eyes and ears of the armored division. This role involves providing critical reconnaissance and intelligence to support mission success. You will undergo comprehensive training that equips you with valuable skills sought after by employers, such as leadership and discipline, while earning a paycheck. With a focus on physical and mental readiness, you will be prepared for both military and civilian careers. If you are ready to accept a challenge and develop your skills in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Regular paycheck during training

Leadership training

Qualifications

• Must be in top physical and mental shape.
• Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconnaissance and report vital information to commanding officer.
• Operate weapons and secure ammunition on scout vehicles.

Skills

Leadership

Discipline

Courage

Ability to stay cool under pressure

Physical fitness

Mental resilience

Education

Basic Training

Advanced Individual Training

Job description

As a Cavalry Scout, you are the eyes and ears of the armored division. You move ahead of your division, provide reconnaissance, and report vital information back to your commanding officer. You’re providing critical on-site intelligence that enables the officer to make informed decisions.

Duties may require you to:

1. Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles;
2. Operate individual and crew-served weapons;
3. Perform navigation during combat;
4. Serve as a member of observation and listening posts;
5. Gather and report information on terrain, weather, and enemy disposition and equipment;
6. Collect data to classify routes, tunnels, and bridges;
7. Employ principles of concealment and camouflage.

Helpful Skills

• Readiness to accept a challenge;
• Top physical and mental shape.

Through training and practice in this specialty, you will develop qualities that are in demand by today's employers, such as leadership, discipline, courage, and the ability to stay cool under pressure. By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career.

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 Cavalry Scout requires Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, which is combined in 16 weeks of One Station Unit Training. The training will take place primarily in the field, with some classroom training. Cavalry Scout training never really stops, though. Whether taking part in squad maneuvers, target practice, or war games, Cavalry Scouts are constantly working to keep their skills sharp and are in a constant state of readiness.