Fire Support Specialist — Paid Training, Tuition & Benefits

DC Army National Guard

Georgetown (SC)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 156,000

Part time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Job summary

The 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, learning skills applicable to civilian IT and data processing careers.

As Forward Observer you will operate communications gear and laser range finders, relay information to artillery units, and assist in preparing fire support plans. Training opportunities and pathway to lead observer teams are available as you gain experience.

Qualifications

Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
Ability to multitask.
Willing to learn and operate communications equipment and targeting tools.

Responsibilities

Provide intelligence to support infantry and armor units in combat operations.
Act as the eyes of an artillery unit and relay information to artillery units at all levels.
Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment and laser range finders; encode/decode messages; assist in fire support planning.
Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations and assist in preparing fire support plans.
Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, and initiate suppressive fire.