Forward Observer: Fire Support Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide intelligence to support infantry and armor units in combat operations while developing highly sought-after skills for your civilian career.

Known as Forward Observer, you will be responsible for target acquisition, relaying information to artillery units, and operating communications equipment, laser range finders, and other fire support assets as you advance in training and

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.
• Prepare and distribute fire support plans.
• Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations.
• Supervise and train fellow Soldiers as you gain experience.
• Initiate suppressive fire and select man observation posts.

Skills

Physically fit

Multitasking

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide intelligence to support infantry and armor units in combat operations while developing highly sought-after skills for your civilian career.

Known as Forward Observer, you will be responsible for target acquisition, relaying information to artillery units, and operating communications equipment, laser range finders, and other fire support assets as you advance in training and