Cannon Crewmember: Weapons Systems Technician (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Regular paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and learn artillery systems and battlefield tactics.You will start with foundational training and progressively take on advanced responsibilities with supervision of crewmembers.

As your skills grow, you will be responsible for ammunition handling, crew coordination, and mission readiness across equipment and vehicles used in field operations.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Able 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

Tools

Communications equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Cannon Crewmember to operate howitzers and learn artillery systems and battlefield tactics.You will start with foundational training and progressively take on advanced responsibilities with supervision of crewmembers.

As your skills grow, you will be responsible for ammunition handling, crew coordination, and mission readiness across equipment and vehicles used in field operations.