Artillery Cannon Crewmember: Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to support U.S. battlefield readiness by operating howitzers, learning artillery tactics, and coordinating fire direction data with crews.

Training begins with Basic and Advanced Individual Training, leading to paid skill development, leadership opportunities, and a regular paycheck during drill weekends. Responsibilities grow with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Ability to make quick decisions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting wire and radio communications.
• Identifying target locations.
• Setting, loading and firing artillery.
• Using computers to generate fire direction data.
• Operating heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles.
• Transporting and managing artillery ammunition.
• Maintaining operational readiness of vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in reconnaissance operations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Decision making

Teamwork

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to support U.S. battlefield readiness by operating howitzers, learning artillery tactics, and coordinating fire direction data with crews.

Training begins with Basic and Advanced Individual Training, leading to paid skill development, leadership opportunities, and a regular paycheck during drill weekends. Responsibilities grow with experience.