13F Fire Support Specialist

Job Description Join 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 as you establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment, operate laser rangefinders, encode and decode messages, assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans, and determine target locations using computers or manual calculations. And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select and man observation posts. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which will include a combination of hands‑on and classroom training where you will learn how to decisively compute target locations, proper ammunition handling techniques, system operations, and artillery tactics. Qualifications Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure. Ability to multitask. High‑school diploma or GED required; must be at least a junior in high school. Age 17‑35. Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards. Must meet citizenship requirements. Benefits Paid training. A monthly paycheck. Montgomery GI Bill. Federal and State tuition assistance. Retirement benefits for part‑time service. Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000). 401(k)-type savings plan. Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000). Health care benefits available. VA home loans. Bonuses, if applicable. Most non‑prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change. Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard. Must be a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be between 17 and 35 years old. Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards. Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr