Independent service. Not affiliated with the U.S. government, the DoD, or the National Guard.

Field Artillery

13F Joint Fire Support Specialist (Forward Observer)

About 96+ on the Field Artillery (FA) line score

What they do

Locates targets and calls for and adjusts artillery, mortar, and air-delivered fire. The link between ground units and fire support.

What you need on the ASVAB

About 96+ on the Field Artillery (FA) line score

Estimate your ASVAB

Training

About 8 weeks of job training at Fort Sill, OK

Civilian careers it leads to

  • GIS / mapping
  • Emergency dispatch
  • Project coordination

In the Virginia National Guard

Available within 1-111th FA / brigade fires elements.

Related jobs

Scores, training, and which jobs a Virginia unit has all change. Confirm with a Virginia Army National Guard recruiter.
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