13B Cannon Crewmember - Weapons Systems Technician

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13B Cannon Crewmember - Weapons Systems Technician

13B Cannon Crewmember - Weapons Systems Technician

Job ID: 912889

Job Views: 1249

Location: NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, United States

ZIP Code: 70117

Job Category: Armor and Field Artillery

Posted: 08.16.2017

Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

Job DescriptionAs a Cannon Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you join a team that ensures the U.S. maintains its battlefield superiority. You will have the opportunity to learn and use high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems and artillery tactics and strategy ? both of which translate into comparable civilian skills, such as familiarity with technology, strategic thinking, and decisiveness.

Other duties include:

Conducting wire and radio communications

Identifying target locations

Setting, loading, and firing artillery

Using computers to generate fire direction data

Operating heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles

Transporting and managing artillery ammunition

Maintaining operational readiness of vehicles and equipment

And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Crewmembers supervise other crewmembers in the distribution of ammunition, as well as manage cannon operations, training, and maintenance.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Cannon Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of 14 weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Requires military enlistment. Requires military enlistment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.

Benefits/RequirementsBenefits

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

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)

Healthcare Benefits Available

Requirements

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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $196.26 and $254.91 per drill weekend.

Programs and benefits are subject to change.

This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

SDL2017

ID#:

649743242

Location:

New Orleans, LA

, 70117

Type:

Construction, Mining & Trades

Company:

Army National Guard

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Army National Guard
Website : http://www.arng.army.mil/

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