13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator - (Chicago, IL)

The most important thing when firing field artillery is knowing where to shoot. The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator figures out where the enemy is and communicates the target's location to his or her unit. "Firefinder" is the name given to highly specialized radar that detects mortars, planes, and other objects by using radio or sound waves to determine their location. The Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator operates specialized equipment designed to acquire various targets, such as enemy mortar positions and aircraft, to alert defensive units. Position duties --- Establish and maintain radio and wire communications --- Construct bunkers and similar areas for other field artillery --- Maintain Firefinder radar with scheduled checkups Some of the Skills You'll Learn --- Field tactics and combat communications --- Calculating/recording speed, direction, and altitude Helpful Skills --- Skills in geometry and math --- Expertise to maintain focus for long periods of time In this role