Job Description As a Unit Supply Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will ensure that your Unit and fellow Soldiers are well supplied and equipped for any mission.
In this role, your keen eye and management ability will keep warehouse functions running smoothly.
You will oversee the shipping, storage, and supply of Army National Guard equipment.
This includes receiving, inspecting, invoicing, storing, and delivering supplies.
You will: ensure that all documents are prepared and organized; maintain automated systems; secure and control weapons and ammunition; and schedule and provide maintenance for weapons.
Job Duties
Issue and receive small arms.
Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas
Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
Operate unit level computers
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Procedures for handling medical and food supplies
Helpful Skills
Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
Ability to keep accurate records
Enjoy physical work
Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk, or storekeeper with factories, repair shops, department stores or government warehouses and stockrooms.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train.
In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills.
Then you will attend eight weeks Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of six weeks of additional training.
Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment.
Programs and benefits are subject to change.
Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.
Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.
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