Artillery Crewmember: Paid Training & Tuition Help

DC Army National Guard; Virginia; On-site; USD 2,800 - 3,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

tuition assistance (federal and state)

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k) type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Pay per drill weekend

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Virginia is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and support artillery operations. You will learn artillery tactics, perform crew duties, and advance to supervised leadership roles as you gain experience.

You will train through Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, earning a regular paycheck while learning valuable skills that translate to civilian careers and tuition assistance opportunities.

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

Decision making under pressure

Team player

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Virginia is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and support artillery operations. You will learn artillery tactics, perform crew duties, and advance to supervised leadership roles as you gain experience.

You will train through Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, earning a regular paycheck while learning valuable skills that translate to civilian careers and tuition assistance opportunities.