Artillery Firepower Specialist: Tech-Savvy Crew Lead

DC Army National Guard; Maxwelton (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Health care benefits available

401(k)-type savings plan

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking Cannon Crewmembers to operate and maintain howitzers, learn artillery tactics, and support battlefield superiority. You’ll train to conduct communications, target identification, and fire direction data using advanced artillery systems.

As you grow, you may supervise others and handle ammunition distribution, while continuing field operations and maintenance tasks. Paid training, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits accompany part-time service.

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

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking Cannon Crewmembers to operate and maintain howitzers, learn artillery tactics, and support battlefield superiority. You’ll train to conduct communications, target identification, and fire direction data using advanced artillery systems.

As you grow, you may supervise others and handle ammunition distribution, while continuing field operations and maintenance tasks. Paid training, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits accompany part-time service.