Forward Observer: Fire Support Specialist (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time will

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat operations while learning highly sought-after skills that will help you in your civilian career.

As your skills increase, you will supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select observation posts, while developing expert communication and targeting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units.
• Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment and laser range finders.
• Encode and decode messages; assist in preparing fire support plans; determine target locations using computers or calculations.
• Advance to supervise and train other soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select/man observation posts.

Skills

Physical fitness

Multitasking

Stress resilience

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Fire Support Specialist to join an elite field artillery team. You will provide the intelligence needed to support infantry and tank units in combat operations while learning highly sought-after skills that will help you in your civilian career.

As your skills increase, you will supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select observation posts, while developing expert communication and targeting