13F Fire Support Specialist
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Staunton
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. Also known as
the Forward Observer, Fire Support Specialists act as the eyes of
an artillery unit and are primarily responsible for target
acquisition and relaying that information to artillery units at all
levels. In this role, you will become an expert communicator as you
establish, maintain, and operate communications equipment; operate
laser range finders; encode and decode messages; assist in
preparing and distributing fire support plans; and determine target
locations using computers or manual calculations. And as your
skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced team
members 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 Plus, the skills you learn as
a Fire Support Specialist can prepare you for a rewarding civilian
career in computer consulting, information technology support, or
data processing. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn
these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you
will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular
paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of
Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills,
you will attend six weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT),
which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training
where you will learn how to decisively compute target locations,
proper ammunition handling techniques, system operations, and
artillery tactics. Benefits/Requirements Benefits - Paid training -
A monthly paycheck - Montgomery GI Bill - Federal and State tuition
assistance - 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) - Health care benefits available - VA home loans - Bonuses,
if applicable - Most non-prior service candidates will 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 a GED
certificate - 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)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to
change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most
up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS
availability. ]]><
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