Fire Support Specialist: Elite Targeting & Communications

DC Army National Guard; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Oklahoma seeks a Fire Support Specialist to provide essential intelligence for infantry and armor units and to support fire planning. You will learn to communicate, locate targets, and operate artillery systems, gaining skills valuable in civilian IT and data roles.

With experience, you advance to leading teams, preparing observer target lists, and directing suppressive fire. Basic and follow-on training are provided, with a path to more complex responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to multitask in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the eyes of an artillery unit, acquiring targets and relaying information.
• Operate communications equipment, laser range finders, and data systems.
• Prepare and distribute fire support plans and calculate target locations.
• Supervise and train others as you advance in responsibility.

Skills

Physically fit

Ability to multitask

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Oklahoma seeks a Fire Support Specialist to provide essential intelligence for infantry and armor units and to support fire planning. You will learn to communicate, locate targets, and operate artillery systems, gaining skills valuable in civilian IT and data roles.

With experience, you advance to leading teams, preparing observer target lists, and directing suppressive fire. Basic and follow-on training are provided, with a path to more complex responsibilities.