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Want to be a cannon crew member?
Aug. 27th, 2006 11:14 amI get updates on local jobs from Career Builder (.com). Supposedly they're just for IT jobs in the area. Recently I've been receiving the following:
Weapons Systems Technician - Cannon Crewmember
The Cannon Crewmember is a Soldier that operates high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems. In the New Mexico Army National Guard, the Cannon Crewmember is critical in ensuring the United States’ battlefield superiority. Cannon Crewmembers excel at teamwork and use their top-notch decision-making abilities in the execution of their important duties.
The New Mexico Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.
Major Duties
# Loads and fires howitzers
# Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles
# Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing
# Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations
# Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
# Transports and manages artillery ammunition
# Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation
# Maintains operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
Benefits
# $20,000 Bonus
# Paid Training
# A Monthly Paycheck
# Montgomery G.I. Bill
# Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College
# Student Loan Repayment Program - Up to $20,000 for existing student loans
# Retirement Benefits for Part-time Service
REQUIREMENTS
# Must be male - this job is not open to women
# High School Diploma or GED
# Between the ages of 17 and 39
# Normal color vision
# Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
# Ability to lift very heavy objects
# Must meet citizenship requirements
Somehow I don't think that an artillery crew is going to sit around the barracks in New Mexico. I was also unaware that artillery systems use Microsoft SQL Server, it must be another embedded installation. Alas, I'm over 39. Shucky-darns.
Weapons Systems Technician - Cannon Crewmember
The Cannon Crewmember is a Soldier that operates high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems. In the New Mexico Army National Guard, the Cannon Crewmember is critical in ensuring the United States’ battlefield superiority. Cannon Crewmembers excel at teamwork and use their top-notch decision-making abilities in the execution of their important duties.
The New Mexico Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.
Major Duties
# Loads and fires howitzers
# Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles
# Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing
# Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations
# Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
# Transports and manages artillery ammunition
# Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation
# Maintains operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
Benefits
# $20,000 Bonus
# Paid Training
# A Monthly Paycheck
# Montgomery G.I. Bill
# Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College
# Student Loan Repayment Program - Up to $20,000 for existing student loans
# Retirement Benefits for Part-time Service
REQUIREMENTS
# Must be male - this job is not open to women
# High School Diploma or GED
# Between the ages of 17 and 39
# Normal color vision
# Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
# Ability to lift very heavy objects
# Must meet citizenship requirements
Somehow I don't think that an artillery crew is going to sit around the barracks in New Mexico. I was also unaware that artillery systems use Microsoft SQL Server, it must be another embedded installation. Alas, I'm over 39. Shucky-darns.
