Fire Support Specialist: Precision Targeting & Tech Ops

Oregon Army National Guard; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Army National Guard in the United States seeks a Forward Observer, a fire support specialist, to join its field artillery team. You will set up and operate communications, encode/decode messages, assist in planning targets, operate laser range finders, and determine target locations with computers or manual calculations.

Training includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, with time at Fort Sill; ASVAB FA 96; candidates must be physically and mentally fit, able to

Qualifications

• ASVAB FA: 96 required.
• Interest in cannon and rocket operations.
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure.
• Ability to multitask.
• Capability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate communications systems.
• Encode and decode messages.
• Assist in the preparation of fire support plans, coordinates, and targets.
• Operate laser range finders and target devices.
• Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations.

Skills

Target location computation

Operate artillery systems

Artillery tactics

Job description

Oregon Army National Guard in the United States seeks a Forward Observer, a fire support specialist, to join its field artillery team. You will set up and operate communications, encode/decode messages, assist in planning targets, operate laser range finders, and determine target locations with computers or manual calculations.

Training includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, with time at Fort Sill; ASVAB FA 96; candidates must be physically and mentally fit, able to