Elite Field Artillery Fire Support Specialist

DC Army National Guard

City of Peekskill (NY)

On-site

USD 2,400 - 6,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time se r

Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,0

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide intelligence to support infantry and tank units in combat, acting as the eyes of the unit for target acquisition and relaying information to artillery units.

You will operate communications gear, laser range finders, and assist in fire support planning. As you gain experience, you may supervise and train others, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and man

Qualifications

Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must be between 17 and 35 years old.

Responsibilities

Provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat operations.
Act as the eyes of an artillery unit by handling target acquisition and relaying information to artillery units at all levels.
Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment; operate laser range finders; encode and decode messages.
Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans and determine target locations using computers or manual calculations.