| Job Title : |
Fire direction specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Combat, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard cannon fire direction specialist is primarily responsible for leading, supervising or serving as member of a field artillery cannon unit. The job is an integral part of the team handing the National Guard's field artillery, which are weapons that fire large ammunition or missiles. Duties of a National Guard cannon fire direction specialist include:
Determining targets
Establishing and using communications systems
Setting up computer centers
Preparing field artillery tactics
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a National Guard cannon fire direction specialist should:
Be physically fit and in top condition
Enjoy working on a team
Prepare to accept risky challenges
Be interested in cannon and rocket systems
Remain calm in stressful situations |
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