89B Ammunition Specialist

National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard is seeking an Ammunition Specialist to manage the receipt, storage, documentation, and issuance of conventional ammunition and related items. You will learn to inspect, modify, and demilitarize ordnance while maintaining strict records and safety standards.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training followed by seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with a mix of classroom and field instruction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate stock control records to track ammunition and ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform ammunition supply stock control and accounting using automated and manual procedures.
• Inspect weapon systems to determine need for repair or disposal.

Skills

Algebra

Chemistry

Physics

Geometry

Trigonometry

Effective communication

Planning & organizing

Stress management

Tools

Ammunition management systems

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

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies and private industries performing ordnance research and development. You might also consider a future as a bomb-disposal expert, gunsmith, or munitions manufacturer.

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.