Cavalry Scout: Frontline Recon & Strategic Reporting

DC Army National Guard; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly drill pay

Tuition assistance

GI Bill benefits

Retirement benefits (part-time)

Health care benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking personnel to serve as Cavalry Scout, providing reconnaissance and critical on-site intelligence for armored units. You advance ahead of the division, report to the commander, and support decision-making in combat scenarios.

Duties include securing and preparing ammunition, operating weapons, navigation, and reporting on terrain and enemy dispositions. Training, physical fitness, and teamwork are emphasized throughout a 16-week One Station Unit Training program.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (combined in 16 weeks of One Station Unit Training) completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide reconnaissance and report vital information to the commanding officer.
• Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles and operate weapons.
• Perform navigation during combat and participate in observation posts.
• Gather data to classify routes, tunnels, bridges, terrain, weather, and enemy disposition.
• Assist in concealing and camouflaging operations.
• Maintain readiness and participate in squad maneuvers and training exercises.

Skills

Readiness to accept a challenge

Top physical and mental shape

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking personnel to serve as Cavalry Scout, providing reconnaissance and critical on-site intelligence for armored units. You advance ahead of the division, report to the commander, and support decision-making in combat scenarios.

Duties include securing and preparing ammunition, operating weapons, navigation, and reporting on terrain and enemy dispositions. Training, physical fitness, and teamwork are emphasized throughout a 16-week One Station Unit Training program.