Weapons Systems Technician - Fire Support Specialist

The Fire Support Specialist is a Soldier that leads, supervises, or serves in intelligence activities including target processing in Field Artillery cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery and maneuver brigade and Corps headquarters and Fire Support Elements. In the Georgia Army National Guard, the Fire Support Specialist is critical in ensuring the United States’ battlefield superiority. Fire Support Specialists excel at teamwork and use their top-notch decision-making abilities in the execution of their important duties.

The Georgia Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Major Duties

Establishes, maintains and operates radio and wire communications and speech security equipmentPrepares and maintains daily staff journal, fire support situation map, status charts, capability overlay, and other fire support and target processing recordsAssists in preparation and dissemination of fire support plans, coordinating documents, and target lists and provides liaison supportAssists in initiating requests for field artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, and aerial delivered munitionsEmplaces, maintains, and assists in the operation of laser range finders, target designation, and night observation devicesOperates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generatorsPerforms crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment

Benefits

$20,000 Bonus
Paid Training
A Monthly Paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College
Student Loan Repayment Program - Up to $20,000 for existing student loans
Retirement Benefits for Part-time Service
REQUIREMENTS
Must be male - this job is not open to women
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED)
Between the ages of 17 and 42
Normal color vision
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Ability to lift very heavy objects
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be capable of obtaining a SECRET level security clearance