19D Cavalry Scout

National Guard; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cavalry Scout, where you'll serve as the eyes and ears of the armored division. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide critical on-site intelligence that informs strategic decisions. Through comprehensive training, you will develop essential skills such as leadership, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure. You'll earn while you learn, receiving a paycheck while mastering vital job skills. This position not only prepares you for military success but also equips you for a rewarding civilian career, making it an excellent choice for those looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Regular paycheck during training

Valuable job skills training

Qualifications

• Develop leadership and discipline skills through rigorous training.
• Gain practical experience in reconnaissance and combat navigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconnaissance and report vital information to commanding officers.
• Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles and operate weapons.

Skills

Leadership

Discipline

Courage

Ability to stay cool under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

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.