Forward Observer: Elite Fire Support Specialist (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Health care benefits

GI Bill

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer) to provide critical target acquisition and relay information to artillery units in combat operations. You will learn to operate communications equipment, laser range finders, and assist in planning fire support, while developing expert communication skills.

As you advance, you may supervise teams, train soldiers, prepare observer target lists, and select observation posts, with paid training and tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units.
• Operate communications equipment and laser range finders; encode/decode messages.
• Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans and determine target locations.
• Senior team members supervise, train others, and select/man observer posts.

Skills

Physically fit

Multitasking

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer) to provide critical target acquisition and relay information to artillery units in combat operations. You will learn to operate communications equipment, laser range finders, and assist in planning fire support, while developing expert communication skills.

As you advance, you may supervise teams, train soldiers, prepare observer target lists, and select observation posts, with paid training and tuition assistance