13F Fire Support Specialist
DC Army National Guard, Eastover, SC, United States
Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer)
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.
Responsibilities
Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units at all levels.
Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment; operate laser range finders; encode and decode messages.
Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans.
Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations.
Supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select and man observation posts.
Helpful Skills
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
Ability to multitask.
Earn While You Learn
In the Army National Guard, you learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you receive hands‑on and classroom training in target calculation, ammunition handling, system operations, and artillery tactics.
Benefits
Paid training
Monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part‑time service
Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 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
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 at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
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.
Requirements, benefits and assignment are subject to change. Please contact your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up‑to‑date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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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.
Responsibilities
Provide target acquisition and relay information to artillery units at all levels.
Establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment; operate laser range finders; encode and decode messages.
Assist in preparing and distributing fire support plans.
Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations.
Supervise and train other Soldiers, prepare observer target lists, initiate suppressive fire, and select and man observation posts.
Helpful Skills
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
Ability to multitask.
Earn While You Learn
In the Army National Guard, you learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), you receive hands‑on and classroom training in target calculation, ammunition handling, system operations, and artillery tactics.
Benefits
Paid training
Monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part‑time service
Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 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
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 at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
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.
Requirements, benefits and assignment are subject to change. Please contact your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up‑to‑date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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