Artillery Crewmember: Paid Training, Tuition Help & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time;able

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cannon Crewmember to support battlefield readiness using howitzers and advanced artillery systems. You will learn artillery tactics and operate high-tech weapons while building leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Training starts with 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. You will train, serve part-time, and receive tuition assistance, a regular paycheck, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wire and radio communications.
• Identify target locations.
• Set, load, and fire artillery.
• Use computers to generate fire direction data.
• Operate heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles.
• Transport and manage artillery ammunition.
• Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in reconnaissance operations.

Skills

Physically fit

Quick decisions

Team player

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cannon Crewmember to support battlefield readiness using howitzers and advanced artillery systems. You will learn artillery tactics and operate high-tech weapons while building leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Training starts with 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. You will train, serve part-time, and receive tuition assistance, a regular paycheck, and benefits.