Forward Observer: Fire Support Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student Loan Repayment

Health care

Job summary

The Army National Guard invites you to join as a Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer) to provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat, while learning highly sought-after skills for your civilian career.

You will operate communications equipment and laser rangefinders, assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans, and advance to supervise and train others as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a military enlistee in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ages between 17 and 35.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units at all levels.
• Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment and laser range finders.
• Compute target locations using computers or manual calculations.
• Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans, then supervise and train others as you advance.

Skills

Physically and mentally fit to perform

Ability to multitask

Job description

The Army National Guard invites you to join as a Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer) to provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat, while learning highly sought-after skills for your civilian career.

You will operate communications equipment and laser rangefinders, assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans, and advance to supervise and train others as you gain experience.