Cavalry Scout: Frontline Recon with Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

GI Bill

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cavalry Scout to serve as the eyes and ears of the armored division, providing reconnaissance and reporting vital information to the commanding officer. You’ll help secure and prepare ammunition, operate weapons, and navigate during combat to keep the unit informed.

Training spans Basic and Advanced Individual Training, totaling 16 weeks, with field and classroom components. You will train to stay ready, with ongoing skill development and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be able to enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least 17 and no older than 35.
• Must meet citizenship requirements and pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles.
• Operate individual and crew-served weapons.
• Perform navigation during combat.
• Serve as a member of observation and listening posts.
• Gather and report information on terrain, weather, enemy disposition and equipment.
• Collect data to classify routes, tunnels, and bridges.
• Employ principles of concealment and camouflage.

Skills

Readiness to accept a challenge

Top physical and mental shape

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cavalry Scout to serve as the eyes and ears of the armored division, providing reconnaissance and reporting vital information to the commanding officer. You’ll help secure and prepare ammunition, operate weapons, and navigate during combat to keep the unit informed.

Training spans Basic and Advanced Individual Training, totaling 16 weeks, with field and classroom components. You will train to stay ready, with ongoing skill development and teamwork emphasized.