Fire Support Specialist: Elite Targeting & Communications

DC Army National Guard; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and armor units in combat operations while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

As Forward Observer, you will establish and operate communications, calculate target locations, and help prepare fire support plans. With increasing responsibility, you’ll train others and lead observer posts, all while

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units.
• Operate and maintain communications equipment; compute target locations.
• Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans; and supervise observers as skills advance.

Skills

Physical fitness

Multitasking

Job description

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and armor units in combat operations while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

As Forward Observer, you will establish and operate communications, calculate target locations, and help prepare fire support plans. With increasing responsibility, you’ll train others and lead observer posts, all while