Army National Guard careers
Guard Admin and Relations experts are the professionals who take care of the needs of Soldiers—and the organization as a whole. From human resources and finances to legal aid and religious services, these Soldiers provide responsive assistance to personnel needs. Essentially, they are the engines that keep everything running. Because the Guard is a massive organization, Admin and Relations jobs mirror careers in the business world. Whether assisting an employee with their pay, managing career progressions or handling public relations for the organization, these Soldiers learn skills that directly translate to the civilian sector.
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The fire direction specialist records the firing data when multiple launch rocket system vehicles launch various missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during combat.
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The field artillery surveyor/meteorological crewmember is responsible for monitoring weather conditions so the field artillery team can fire and launch missiles accurately. Their role is crucial in the support of infantry and tank units during combat.
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An air and missile defense crewmember is responsible for operating the Avenger system, a lightweight, highly mobile weapon system that provides air defense protection against air and land attacks.
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The OH-58D helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the OH-58D/ARH helicopters (also known as the Kiowa Warrior). With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
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The observation/scout helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the observation/scout helicopters. With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, observation/scout helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
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The AH-64D armament/electrical/avionic systems repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of AH-64D helicopters, twin-engine attack aircraft. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, AH-64D armament/electrical/avionic systems repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
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Cyber branch is a maneuver branch with the mission to conduct defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO and OCO). Cyber is the only branch designed to engage threats directly within the cyberspace domain.
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Network switching systems operator-maintainers perform maintenance on electronic switches, control centers, combat radios and other equipment associated with networks. They also use computers to troubleshoot the system when errors occur.
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Cable systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for the maintenance of cable/wire communications systems, communication security devices and other associated equipment. This equipment needs to work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.
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The nodal network systems operator-maintainer is responsible for making sure that the lines of communication are always up and running. They maintain strategic and tactical nodal systems.
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A multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer works directly on equipment that communicates through more than one channel. They are responsible for the maintenance check of these devices, antennae and associated equipment.
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A visual information equipment operator-maintainer is responsible for filming, script editing and recording military operations and news events that support Army operations.
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As a member of the Army National Guard special operations community, the psychological operations specialist is primarily responsible for the analysis, development and distribution of intelligence used for information and psychological effect.
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Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. Civil affairs specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil-affairs related documents while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander.
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The Army National Guard public affairs specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army National Guard public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media.
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Army National Guard public affairs broadcast specialists are involved in creating, filming, reporting, hosting and editing news and entertainment radio and television programs. They are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of audio or video news for Army National Guard units or the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service.
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Lead the team that acts as the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. As an officer, you will command CBRN Soldiers during combat and peacetime. No matter the threat level, you will instruct Soldiers how to defend against and respond to some of the biggest dangers our world faces.
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Be the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. You will be responsible for defending a nation against the biggest and most powerful threats that exist. You will be trained and trusted to handle defense measures, response operations, detection equipment and decontamination equipment.
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Railway equipment repairers are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives and rolling stock. They play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of the Army National Guard's railway operating battalions.
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Railway section repairers are primarily responsible for performing maintenance on railway tracks, roadbeds, switches, fences and other railway facilities. Members of the Army National Guard railway team, including the railway section repairer, play an integral role in the operation and maintenance of the Army's railway operating battalions.
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Supervise the effective utilization of air traffic control (ATC) equipment and personnel at all categories of Army National Guard ATC facilities.
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Develop UAS requirements and identify appropriate payloads to satisfy collection requirements. Coordinate airspace requirements and act as the Army National Guard liaison for all UAS missions. Articulate requirements for UAS collection and integrate UAS into collection strategies.
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Manage personnel, supply, equipment and facility assets to maintain and repair Army National Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Organize maintenance elements to inspect, service, test, disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, replace parts on and retest aircraft or aircraft components.
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This position pilots and commands utility/observation helicopters under combat and noncombat conditions, and transports passengers, cargo or mail for military purposes.
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Pilot and command attack and scout helicopters under combat and noncombat conditions, in all types of weather conditions during the day and night, and under night-vision systems.
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Accession MOS used to feed into an armed reconnaissance, attack, utility or cargo helicopter MOS. Operates and commands aircraft under tactical and nontactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during the day, night and under night-vision systems.
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The Black Hawk is the military's most versatile helicopter, suited for a variety of missions, including command and control, air assaults, medical evacuations, and lift operations. Capable of carrying four crewmembers (two pilots and two crew chiefs) plus a fully equipped 11-person infantry squad, the Black Hawk can also hold a 105 mm howitzer or a Humvee suspended below the aircraft during sling-load operations.
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The Chinook is the workhorse of all Army National Guard aviation airframes, suited for a variety of missions, including air assault, lift operations, medical evacuations, resupply operations, aircraft recovery and paradrop/rappelling operations. The Chinook is a tandem-rotor helicopter capable of reaching speeds in excess of 170 knots, making it the fastest in the U.S. Army.
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Provides advice on technical and tactical employment of Joint EW systems, and integrates EW into the targeting process. Plans, organizes, implements, monitors, and evaluates operations and the threat environment.
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