| Job Title : |
Firefighter radar operator |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Enlisted, Combat Support |
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| Job Description |
The field artillery team relies heavily on the performance of the National Guard firefighter radar operator. "Firefighter" refers to the highly specialized machinery detecting the location of mortars, planes and other objects through the use of radio or sound waves. Duties include:
• Operating the Firefighter radar and other related systems
• Constructing fortifications
• Maintaining the Firefighter system
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 firefighter radar operator should:
• Be interested in working with radar and related electronic equipment
• Have an aptitude for mathematics
• Concentrate for long periods |
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