| Job Title : |
Fire control repairer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Mechanics, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Playing an integral role in battlefield success is the National Guard fire control repairer. This specialist is primarily responsible for keeping the electronic components and systems on weapons in good working condition. Duties include:
- Repairing such equipment as laser range finders, thermal imaging systems, telescopes and related fire control equipment
- Assessing battlefield damage and repair
- Maintaining infantry and naval gun systems
- Repairing missile and launch mechanisms
- Testing and fine-tuning weapons and launch systems
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s 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 fire control repairer should:
- Be interested in science, math and electronics
- Understand the need for accuracy and precision
- Be interested in working with weaponry |
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