CBRN Specialist

VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - CBRN SPECIALIST (74D)

 

OVERVIEW

In the Virginia Army National Guard, be the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. You will be responsible for defending a nation against the biggest and most powerful threats that exist. You will be trained and trusted to handle defense measures, response operations, detection equipment and decontamination equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) equipment


• Conduct CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance


• Operate decontamination equipment in the event of a disaster


• Camouflage recon and surveillance equipment

REQUIREMENTS

To serve in the Virginia Army National Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), it’s a series of tests that help you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Skilled Technical (ST): 91

TRAINING

To become a (74D) CBRN SPECIALIST, you will train for 10 weeks at Basic Training, where you will learn basic soldiering skills. After that, you will participate in 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Split between the classroom and the field. 

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Operation of CBRN decontamination, defense, detection and monitoring equipment


• Preparation for CBRN defense actions/procedures


• Use of CBRN protective equipment


• Hazardous materials certification (at the awareness level)


• Exposure to toxic agents while wearing CBRN protective equipment


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Additionally, you'll learn skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership - which will help you in any civilian career you choose. You can also receive college benefits, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a (74D) CBRN SPECIALIST your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.

Are you up to the challenge of being a (74D) CBRN SPECIALIST? If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. Enlistment Bonus!

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ATTENTION: To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35


• Be a U.S. citizen or able to work in the U.S.


• Be a resident of the state of Virginia.


• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate


• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test


• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

For full requirements, apply now and speak to a National Guard recruiter

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For prior service the general requirements are:

• Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.


• Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.


• Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.


• Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $125.00 to $250.00 /day

The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the commonwealth. The VNG traces the history and tradition of Citizen-Soldier service to the founding of Jamestown in 1607, and there has been a military presence defending Virginia ever since.   For more information visit us https://bit.ly/34sv5oK