19D Cavalry Scout

National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; 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 on-site intelligence that aids in strategic decision-making. You'll receive comprehensive training, develop essential skills like leadership and discipline, and earn while you learn. The position demands physical and mental readiness, ensuring you're always prepared for challenges. This is not just a job; it's a pathway to a rewarding civilian career, equipping you with skills that are highly sought after in today's workforce.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Regular paycheck during training

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Develop leadership and discipline through rigorous training.
• Learn to operate weapons and perform reconnaissance.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconnaissance and report vital information.
• Gather intelligence on terrain, weather, and enemy disposition.

Skills

Leadership

Discipline

Courage

Ability to stay cool under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Individual and crew-served weapons

Navigation equipment

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.