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13J Fire Control Specialist

DC Army National Guard, Hampton, VA, United States


Job Description
JOINT Automated Systems are tools that help provide strategic coordination and situational awareness at the tactical levels of combat. As a Fire Control Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to integrate and process information from multiple users by utilizing the JOINT system and other automated systems used by the Army National Guard.

Job Duties

Operate communications systems

Primary tactical data system operations

Database management

Fire mission processing

Skills You'll Learn

Computing target locations

Operating gun, missile, and rocket systems

Artillery tactics

Helpful Skills

Interest in cannon and rocket operations

Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure

Ability to multitask

Capable of working as a team member

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 in coverage)

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard

Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate

Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

Must meet citizenship requirements

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