Forward Observer: Elite Fire Support Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team in Tennessee. You will provide intelligence to support infantry and tank units, learn target acquisition, and relay fire plans using advanced communications and computing tools.

As you progress, you will supervise teammates, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and contribute to artillery tactics while earning a paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide target locations and relay information to artillery units.
• Establish, maintain and operate communications equipment and laser range finders.
• Compute target locations using computers or manual calculations.
• Supervise and train other Soldiers and prepare observer target lists.

Skills

Physically fit

Ability to multitask

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team in Tennessee. You will provide intelligence to support infantry and tank units, learn target acquisition, and relay fire plans using advanced communications and computing tools.

As you progress, you will supervise teammates, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and contribute to artillery tactics while earning a paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.