Cavalry Scout

Job description

This job requires military service with a contract for enlistment or commission. This is not an application to a specific position within the military. This job is only an example of a position that you could be placed in after taking a job placement exam.

Enlistment entails that you speak to a recruiter, take a job placement exam, complete a physical exam, choose from the career options that are presented to you, sign a career contract and take the oath of enlistment and attend bootcamp.

Georgia Army National Guard - Cavalry Scout

As a Cavalry Scout, you’ll act as the eyes and ears on the field, gathering information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons, and activity. You’ll determine whether to call for reinforcements and when to order a retreat. With the information you’ll gather, commanders can make informed decisions about how to move troops and where and when to attack.

Requirements

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 22 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training
• 77 ASVAB Score: Combat (CO)

Skills You'll Learn

• Tracking & Reporting
• Weapons Operations
• Routes & Navigation

WHAT IS THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD?

The Army National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military. We are a part-time branch that serves BOTH community and country. It is made up of Citizen-Soldiers, who train part-time, a minimum of one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer. This usually amounts to serving roughly 39 days per year. In the Guard, qualified applicants can choose their Military Occupational Specialty to include STEM, Combat Arms, Medical, Admin and Relations, Aviation, Engineer, Intelligence, Logistics, and Mechanical careers. They will learn, be challenged, and gain valuable skills necessary to be successful in life.

THE BENEFITS:

You can earn benefits to help pay for your education and expenses, and you can complete your education while you serve.

Some of these benefits include:

• 100% Tuition assistance
• Various scholarship opportunities
• Affordable Health Care Options
• Paid Job Training
• G.I. Bill ($466 per month while a full-time student)

THE INCENTIVES:

• Up-to $20K sign-on bonuses (ASVAB score and MOS dependent)
• Student Loan Repayment (up to $50K) (ASVAB score dependent)
• G.I. Bill Kicker (additional $300 per month)

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35 (Up to 41 with an age waiver)
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be a current Junior/Senior in HS, or have earned a HS diploma or GED
• Achieve the minimum score on the ASVAB test
• Meet medical, physical, and moral requirements
• Possibly join as an Officer if you have at least 90 college semester hours or have earned a bachelor’s degree

Location:

Canton, Ga.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $3,916.71 - $7,563.78 per year

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person