Artillery Crew Chief & Weapons Systems Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking Cannon Crewmembers to operate howitzers and learn artillery tactics and strategy. You’ll join a team that supports battlefield readiness and may advance to supervise crewmembers, ammunition distribution, and cannon operations.

The program includes paid training, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits as you build leadership skills used in civilian life.

Qualifications

• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Capable of working as a team member.

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

Physically fit

Mentally fit

Decision making

Team player

Tools

Military communications equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking Cannon Crewmembers to operate howitzers and learn artillery tactics and strategy. You’ll join a team that supports battlefield readiness and may advance to supervise crewmembers, ammunition distribution, and cannon operations.

The program includes paid training, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits as you build leadership skills used in civilian life.