14S AVENGERS Crewmember
Army National Guard
- Grand Forks, ND
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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
- 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
- Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
- Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations
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/RequirementsBenefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
ZIP Code: 58201
Job Category: Heavy Weapons
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35