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  • 13F Fire Support Specialist

  • Army National Guard
  • Houston, Texas 77246 United States View Map

Job DescriptionJoin the Army National Guard as a Fire Support Specialist and become part of 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.Also known as the Forward Observer, Fire Support Specialists act as the eyes of an artillery unit and are primarily responsible for target acquisition and relaying that information to artillery units at all levels. In this role, you will become an expert communicator by establishing, maintaining, and operating communications equipment; operating laser range finders; encoding and decoding messages; assisting in preparing and distributing fire support plans; and determining target locations using computers or manual calculations.As you advance, responsibilities expand: supervise and train other Soldiers; prepare observer target lists; initiate suppressive fire; and select and man observation posts.Helpful SkillsPhysically and mentally fit to perform under pressureAbility to multitaskEarn While You LearnIn the Army National Guard, you learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.BenefitsPaid trainingMonthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent loan repayment program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DescriptionJoin the Army National Guard as a Fire Support Specialist and become part of 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.Also known as the Forward Observer, Fire Support Specialists act as the eyes of an artillery unit and are primarily responsible for target acquisition and relaying that information to artillery units at all levels. In this role, you will become an expert communicator by establishing, maintaining, and operating communications equipment; operating laser range finders; encoding and decoding messages; assisting in preparing and distributing fire support plans; and determining target locations using computers or manual calculations.As you advance, responsibilities expand: supervise and train other Soldiers; prepare observer target lists; initiate suppressive fire; and select and man observation posts.Helpful SkillsPhysically and mentally fit to perform under pressureAbility to multitaskEarn While You LearnIn the Army National Guard, you learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.BenefitsPaid trainingMonthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent loan repayment program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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