Forward Observer: Elite Fire Support Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 4,800 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Health care benefits

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide intelligence support to infantry and tank units while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

You will become an expert communicator, operating communications equipment and laser range finders, aiding in fire support plans, and locating targets with computers or manual calculations. Training pays and leads to further responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in Army National Guard.
• Ages 17–35 approval.
• Must pass physical exam and meet citizenship requirements.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units.
• Establish, maintain and operate communications equipment; use laser range finders.
• Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans; determine target locations via computers or manual calculations.
• Supervise and train Soldiers; prepare observer target lists; initiate suppressive fire; manage observation posts.

Skills

Fit under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide intelligence support to infantry and tank units while learning highly transferable skills for civilian IT and data roles.

You will become an expert communicator, operating communications equipment and laser range finders, aiding in fire support plans, and locating targets with computers or manual calculations. Training pays and leads to further responsibilities.