OVERVIEW

The fire support specialist is primarily responsible for the intelligence activities of the Army National Guard's field artillery team.

JOB DUTIES

• Set up and operate communications systems


• Encode and decode messages


• Assist in the preparation of fire support plans, coordinates and targets


• Operate laser range finders and target devices


• Determine target locations using computers or manual calculations

TRAINING 

Job training for a fire support specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 1 day at Fort Sill, OK

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Computing target locations


• Ammunition techniques


• Operating gun, missile and rocket systems


• Artillery tactics, techniques and procedures

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Field Artillery (FA): 96

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in cannon and rocket operations


• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure


• Ability to multitask


• Capability to work as a team member

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in computer consulting, technology support, data processing and other related fields.

Additionally, you'll learn skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership - which will help you in any civilian career you choose. You can also receive college benefits, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a (13F) Fire Support Specialist, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.

Are you up to the challenge of being a (13F) Fire Support Specialist? If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. Enlistment Bonus!

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ATTENTION: To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35


• Be a U.S. citizen or able to work in the U.S.


• Be a resident of the state of Virginia.


• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate


• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test


• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

For full requirements, apply now and speak to a National Guard recruiter

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For prior service the general requirements are:

• Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.


• Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.


• Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.


• Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release