| Job Title : |
Civil affair specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Intelligence, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
A National Guard civil affair specialist identifies the needs of local citizens in combat or crisis situations. This specialist assists both conventional and special operations forces. Duties include:
Assisting in planning U.S. interagency procedures for national or regional emergencies
Coordinating support for reconstitution or reconstruction activities
Supporting activities in times of national disaster or emergencies
Developing a dialogue with civilian aid and relief agencies
Establishing aids for emergency coordination and administration where political and economic systems are absent
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
An ideal candidate for a National Guard civil affairs specialist should:
Be interested in foreign affairs and dealing with a different culture
Have an aptitude for learning a different language
Enjoy working on a small team
Communicate effectively
Be interested in assessing civil preparedness and governmental and economical infrastructures |
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