89B Ammunition Specialist

DC Army National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks an Ammunition Specialist to manage receipt, storage, documentation, and issuance of conventional ammunition, guided missiles, and related items. Responsibilities include inspection, modification, and demilitarization as required.

The role also covers training through Basic and Advanced Individual Training, with benefits such as tuition assistance and a monthly paycheck while you learn.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Army National Guard enlistment.
• Basic arithmetic and record-keeping skills required.
• Ability to follow strict safety and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, document, and issue conventional ammunition and related items.
• Inspect equipment and determine need for repair or disposal.
• Maintain stock control using automated/manual systems.

Skills

Ammunition identification

Explosives demolition operations

Ammunition management systems

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Work under stress

Algebra/chemistry/physics/geometry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Firearms and other projectile weapons are only as good as the ammunition that goes in them. That makes the storage and distribution of ammunition - all ammunition - an undertaking of paramount importance. As the Ammunition Specialist, you’ll ensure this vital job is done correctly through precise handling, storage, and documentation of ordnance.

The primary responsibility of an Army National Guard Ammunition Specialist is to ensure the proper receipt, storage, documentation, and issuance of conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets, and related items. These duties may include the inspection, modification, and demilitarization of various munitions.

You will also learn how to maintain nuclear weapons, and how to handle, test, and maintain missiles and rockets.

Job Duties

• Operate computer hardware and software/utilities or keep manual records in order to perform stock control and accounting procedures
• Perform ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedures
• Inspect weapon systems to determine need for repair or destruction

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Ammunition identification and ammunition-related publications
• Explosives demolition operations
• Operation of automated and manual ammunition management systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Interest in planning and organizing
• Work calmly under stress

Earn While You Learn

Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an Ammunition Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, as well as seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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)

Requires military enlistment. 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.