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If you were drafted into the Chiefsplanet army...
(https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=258475)
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So, where do I land?
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I'd sign up, but I'm still recovering from the scars of my 5 horrible deaths from flying bombers in WWII.
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Just signed my contract. Where am I headed?
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Mortuary Affairs Specialist OVERVIEW The mortuary affairs specialist performs duties relating to deceased personnel, including recovery, collection, evacuation and establishment of tentative identification. They also inventory, safeguard and evacuate personal effects of deceased personnel and serve as recovery specialists at the U.S. Army’s Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii. JOB DUTIES Search areas for unburied dead, unmarked graves, personal effects and identification media Disinter remains, record personal effects and evacuate remains and personal effects to designated points Determine and record recovery locations on maps, sketches and overlays Establish and record tentative identification Inventory, safeguard, and evacuate personal effects Assist in preparation, preservation and shipment of remains REQUIREMENTS Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. TRAINING Job training for a mortuary affairs specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. COMPENSATION Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation. EDUCATION BENEFITS In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits. FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with funeral services or forensic medicine. You may also be able to take advantage of the Partnership for Youth Success program to receive preferential hiring at civilian companies. http://offload.goarmy.com/careers-an...saluting-1.png |
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Air & Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember OVERVIEW An air and missile defense crewmember is responsible for operating the avenger system, a lightweight, highly mobile weapon system that provides air defense protection against air and land attacks. JOB DUTIES Operate the AVENGER and Man Portable Air Defense System weapons systems Establish radio/wire communications and maintain situation maps Perform target engagement evaluations Operate “friend or foe” identification equipment Resupply ammunition and prepare systems for firing REQUIREMENTS Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. TRAINING Job training for an air and missile defense crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Methods of computing target locations Ammunition-handling techniques Missile and rocket system operations Artillery tactics HELPFUL SKILLS Interest in mathematics Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure Ability to multi-task Interest in missile and rocket operations Capable of working as a team member COMPENSATION Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation. EDUCATION BENEFITS In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits. FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS While there is no direct job equivalent in civilian life, the skills you learn such as teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you in any civilian career you choose. http://offload.goarmy.com/careers-an...m-repairer.png |
Just reading that gave me PTSD.
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Aircraft Structural Repairer OVERVIEW The aircraft structural repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft structures. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. JOB DUTIES Repair/replace aircraft structural components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures Fabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materials Make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures Balance fixed-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfaces Maintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materials REQUIREMENTS Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. TRAINING Job training for an aircraft structural repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Engine disassembly and repair Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings Fix hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems HELPFUL SKILLS Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics Interest in working with aircrafts and engine mechanics Ability to use hand and power tools COMPENSATION Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation. EDUCATION BENEFITS In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits. FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or power plant mechanic. http://offload.goarmy.com/careers-an...-machinery.png |
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I'll go ahead and enlist to avoid being drafted.
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Signal Support Systems Specialist OVERVIEW Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops. JOB DUTIES Maintain radio and data distribution systems Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators REQUIREMENTS Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. TRAINING Job training for a signal support systems specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Mechanical and electrical principles Preventive maintenance procedures Line installation and wiring techniques Communication security policies and procedures HELPFUL SKILLS Interest in working with electronic equipment Good at solving problems COMPENSATION Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation. EDUCATION BENEFITS In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits. FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician. http://offload.goarmy.com/careers-an...on-antenna.png |
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Even after reading that, I'm not sure what a Signal Support Systems Specialist does.
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Do you have the token Canadian yet?
If not I'm in. Do I get to ride a horse? |
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