Strategic Firefinder Radar Operator (Field Artillery)

DC Army National Guard; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Healthcare benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Tumwater, WA, seeks a Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator to determine enemy locations and relay targets to the unit. You will operate specialized radar to detect mortars, planes, and other objects and alert defensive lines.

Training combines classroom and field work, with 10 weeks of Basic Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. You’ll earn while you learn through paid training and drill-pay during service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least high school diploma or GED.
• Military enlistment required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain radio and wire communications
• Construct bunkers and similar areas for other field artillery
• Maintain Firefinder radar with scheduled checkups

Skills

Field tactics and combat

Combat communications

Calculating/recording speed

Geometry and math

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Tumwater, WA, seeks a Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator to determine enemy locations and relay targets to the unit. You will operate specialized radar to detect mortars, planes, and other objects and alert defensive lines.

Training combines classroom and field work, with 10 weeks of Basic Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. You’ll earn while you learn through paid training and drill-pay during service.