14S AVENGERS Crewmember
Company: National Guard
Location: Marysville
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Lightweight and highly mobile, the AVENGER is the Army National
Guard's premier shoot-on-the-move air defense weapon. An AVENGER
Crewmember operates and maintains this surface-to-air missile
system, designed to identify, track, and engage enemy targets like
cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft.
The crewmember is responsible for operating and maintaining the
AVENGER system, which consists of eight STINGER missiles enclosed
inside two missile pods. It is also combined with a remotely fired
.50 cal machine gun that is mounted to a Humvee.
You will learn how to prepare, operate, and fire weapons systems,
and establish and maintain radio communications. Other duties
include driving, vehicle maintenance, and securing battle
positions.
Job Duties
Movement and placement of the AVENGER weapons system in various
locations and environments
Operate AVENGER electronic, hydraulic, radar, and mechanical
components
Perform target engagement evaluations; operate "friend-or foe"
identification equipment, and engage targets
Transport, prepare, reload, and resupply missiles and
ammunition
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Navigate terrain using maps, compass, and GPS devices
Utilize digital communications equipment to identify and receive
target information and engagement orders
Ammunition handling procedures
Air defense artillery tactics, techniques, procedures, and air
battle strategy
Helpful Skills
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations
Your training will instill discipline, as well as leadership and
teamwork skills. These are the qualities all employers look for
because people who possess them think clearly, remain calm under
pressure, and push an organization forward. By joining the Army
National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding
civilian career.
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.
Job training for AVENGER Crewmembers consists of 10 weeks of Basic
Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 10 weeks
of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both
classroom and field work.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Requirements
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.
Other Job Information
Job ID: 6865
ZIP Code: 43040
Job Category: Heavy Weapons
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Driver
vehicle helper assistant Associated topics: active ts clearance,
air force, army, battle management, clearance, counterintelligence,
department of energy, electronics intelligence, intelligence,
marines
Keywords: National Guard, Columbus , 14S AVENGERS Crewmember, Other , Marysville, Ohio
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