Overview
The Joint 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 Joint Fire Support Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and ten weeks and four days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, OK 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. 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
Field Artillery (FA): 96 Learn more about the ASVAB .
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
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in computer consulting, technology support, data processing and other related fields.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-21