Fire Support Specialist - Forward Observer (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Washington; On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time 서비스

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will aid infantry and armor units by locating targets and relaying information to artillery units, while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

As you advance, you’ll supervise and train others, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and man observation posts. This role combines rigorous training with valuable career pathways.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for demanding conditions.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and maintain focus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the eyes of the artillery unit by acquiring targets and relaying locations to fire units.
• Operate communications equipment, laser range finders, and cipher/ transmit messages; assist in preparing fire-support plans.
• Advance team members supervise and train others, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and manage observation posts.

Skills

Physically fit

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will aid infantry and armor units by locating targets and relaying information to artillery units, while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

As you advance, you’ll supervise and train others, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and man observation posts. This role combines rigorous training with valuable career pathways.