14S AVENGERS Crewmember
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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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: 1326
ZIP Code: 34208
Job Category: Heavy Weapons
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Driver
vehicle helper assistant
Keywords: Army National Guard, Clearwater , 14S AVENGERS Crewmember, Other , Bradenton, Florida
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