19D Cavalry Scout

DC Army National Guard; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 36,900 - 46,125; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses (if applicable)

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking Cavalry Scouts to be the eyes and ears of the armored division. As a Cavalry Scout, you will provide vital reconnaissance and intelligence necessary for informed decision-making.

This role involves a combination of physical and mental challenges while operating scout vehicles and weapons, along with gathering critical information on terrain and enemy positions. Training lasts 16 weeks and offers numerous benefits including tuition assistance and health care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconnaissance and report information back to commanding officer.
• Operate scout vehicles and individual weapons.
• Gather and report information on terrain and enemy disposition.

Skills

Challenge readiness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles; operate individual and crew-served weapons; perform navigation during combat; serve as a member of observation and listening posts; gather and report information on terrain, weather, and enemy disposition and equipment; collect data to classify routes, tunnels, and bridges; and employ principles of concealment and camouflage.

Helpful Skills

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

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.

Training

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.

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)

Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.