14S AVENGERS Crewmember
Company: Army National Guard
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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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
ammunitionSome 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
strategyHelpful 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.
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