Artillery Crewmember & Fire Direction Technician

DC Army National Guard; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Health care benefits available

Student Loan Repayment Program

VA home loans

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and support artillery operations, delivering decisive firepower and learning high-tech artillery tactics. You will advance from basic Soldiering skills to Advanced Individual Training, with instruction spanning classroom and field exercises.

You will earn a regular paycheck during training and qualify for tuition assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, and other benefits. Enlistment requires meeting eligibility and age criteria.

Qualifications

• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Capable of working as a team member.
• Must be able to meet military enlistment requirements.

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.

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and support artillery operations, delivering decisive firepower and learning high-tech artillery tactics. You will advance from basic Soldiering skills to Advanced Individual Training, with instruction spanning classroom and field exercises.

You will earn a regular paycheck during training and qualify for tuition assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, and other benefits. Enlistment requires meeting eligibility and age criteria.