Joint Fire Support Specialist

Job Overview

As a Joint Fire Support Specialist, you’ll gather intelligence and enemy target location to help the Army determine where and how to deploy artillery in mission-based situations. You’ll set up and operate communications systems, encode and decode messages, assist in the preparation of fire support plans, coordinate and target, operate laser range finders and target devices, and determine the target’s location using computers or manual calculations. Soldiers in this job will enlist as a Field Artillery Soldier (13U) and be assigned to a specific Field Artillery job (13-Series MOS) based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed at Basic Combat Training.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: No
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Bonuses Up To

$16,000

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Testing & Certifications

• 35 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT): 87

Skills You'll Learn

• Physical & Mental Strength
• Encoding & Decoding Messages
• Weapons Operations