13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
The most important thing when firing field artillery is knowing
where to shoot. The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator
figures out where the enemy is and communicates the target's
location to his or her unit. "Firefinder" is the name given to
highly specialized radar that detects mortars, planes, and other
objects by using radio or sound waves to determine their location.
The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator operates specialized
equipment designed to acquire various targets, such as enemy mortar
positions and aircraft, to alert defensive units.Job Duties ---
Establish and maintain radio and wire communications --- Construct
bunkers and similar areas for other field artillery --- Maintain
Firefinder radar with scheduled checkupsSome of the Skills You'll
Learn --- Field tactics and combat communications ---
Calculating/recording speed, direction, and altitudeHelpful Skills
--- Skills in geometry and math --- Ability to maintain focus for
long periods of time In this role, you will learn vital skills
applicable in any civilian career: skills such as teamwork,
discipline, and leadership. You may also learn advanced computer
systems used in targeting and communications. 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 Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operators
consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic
Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
Training consists of both classroom and field work.
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