Engineer in the North Dakota Army National Guard
Engineers build anything and everything the Guard needs. From surveying and bulldozing to framing and wiring, engineers take on construction and demolition projects of any size—from start to finish. These experts pave roads and build fortifications for hundreds of Soldiers. In combat, engineers use their skills to shape the battlefield, destroying obstacles and opening routes for troop movement.
Guard engineers also work around the globe to assist countries in need of hospitals, schools and running water. Stateside, these problem solvers are pivotal responders during natural disasters, as they clear roads or restore power to communities.
Enlisted MOS Options
12A Engineer Senior Sergeant
OVERVIEW
The Engineer Senior Sergeant supervises general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations, and inspects and advises on bridging, rafting and river crossing operations.
JOB DUTIES
- Create and maintain construction schedules
- Perform ground and aerial reconnaissance
- Assist Engineering Officer in construction planning
- Inspects construction and training activities
- Supervises performance of combat engineering missions
TRAINING
The path to becoming a Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant begins with enlistment as a 12D or 12Y, which both require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, followed by Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a supervisory role in engineering or construction.
12B Combat Engineer
OVERVIEW
As a Combat Engineer, you’ll get your team out of any tough spot. You’ll supervise and assist your team as it tackles rough terrain during combat operations. You will also construct fighting positions, prime and detonate explosives, and become an expert in general engineering.
JOB DUTIES
- Build fighting positions, defensive positions, and floating or fixed bridges
- Place and detonate explosives
- Clear paths of obstacles
- Install firing systems for demolition
- Detect mines visually or with mine detectors
TRAINING
Job training for a Combat Engineer requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
One Station Unit Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Basic demolitions
- Basic explosive hazards
- Constructing wire obstacles
- Fixed bridge building
- Basic urban operations
- Operating heavy equipment
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
- Interest in engineering
- Preference for working outdoors
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in the fields of construction, building inspection and building engineering.
12C Bridge Crewmember
OVERVIEW
Bridge Crewmembers provide bridge and rafting support for dry and wet gap-crossing operations when a squad, section or platoon tackles rough terrain in combat situations.
JOB DUTIES
- Operate bridge truck and light vehicles
- Perform duties as a deckhand on the bridge erection boat
- Assist in the preparation of bridge sites, rafts and bridge operations
- Participate in the installation of kedge anchorage systems, wire obstacle material, overhead anchorage systems and demolition firing systems
- Launch and retrieve ribbon bridge bays
- Participate in the assembly and maintenance of military fixed and float bridges
TRAINING
Job training for a Bridge Crewmember requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Basic construction methods and engineering principles
- Bridge building
- Road maintenance and repair
- Rough carpentry and rigging
- Use of hand and power tools
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
- Interest in construction and engineering
- Interest in working outdoors
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for practically any position in the field of construction.
12D Diver
OVERVIEW
A Diver performs tasks such as reconnaissance, demolition and salvage in underwater conditions. They specialize in either scuba diving (below the surface of water) or deep-sea diving (longer periods of time in depths up to 190 feet).
JOB DUTIES
- Inspect and clean watercraft propellers and hulls
- Patch damaged watercraft hulls
- Salvage sunken equipment
- Patrol the waters
- Assist with underwater construction of piers and harbor facilities
- Survey rivers, beaches and harbors for underwater obstacles
TRAINING
Job training for a Diver requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and the completion of 29 achievement goals during Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in diving and repair work. Advanced Individual Training is 2 weeks and 4 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO; and 26 weeks in Panama City, FL.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Principles of scuba and surface-supplied diving
- Underwater welding and cutting
- Use and care of hand and power tools
- Maintenance of diving equipment
- Handling explosives
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
- Skilled Technical (ST): 106 OR
- General Maintenance (GM): 98
- General Technical (GT): 107
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in mechanics and building
- Ability to stay calm under stress
- Interest in underwater diving
- High degree of self-reliance
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for practically any position in the field of construction.
12G Quarrying Specialist
OVERVIEW
Quarrying Specialists help construct airfields, roads, dams and buildings by moving tons of earth and materials with heavy types of machinery. They operate powered machines used in cleaning, crushing, drilling, grading and detonating rock at construction sites.
JOB DUTIES
- Operate air compressors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic-powered rock drills, rock crushers and screening equipment
- Run the support equipment during crushing and screening (e.g., generators, conveyors, light sets and pumps)
TRAINING
Job training for a Quarrying Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and five weeks and three days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Operation of different types of equipment
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- General construction principles and information
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 93
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in operating quarry construction equipment
- Preference for working outdoors
- Interest in explosives and blasting techniques
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.
12H Construction Engineer Supervisor
OVERVIEW
Nothing will stand in your way because you will build a way around or through any problem. From explosives to bridges to manning the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, you will be able to use or build whatever you need to complete the mission.
JOB DUTIES
- Place demolitions, conduct reconnaissance and support units with mobility
- Neutralize and suppress the enemy using the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Construct roads, buildings, military bases, airfields, etc.
- Construct numerous bridges
- Perform search and rescue operations
- Write new policies and research alternative engineering technologies
REQUIREMENTS
To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORES(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 93
Learn more about the ASVAB.
TRAINING
To become a Construction Engineering Supervisor, you will need an undergraduate degree and to take the Basic Officer Leaders Course. You may qualify to take courses at graduate schools and other military institutions.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capability to bear numerous responsibilities
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREER
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in commercial and residential construction.
12K Plumber
OVERVIEW
Army National Guard Plumbers and Pipefitters are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and pipe systems.
JOB DUTIES
- Maintain heating systems, basic water supply and water distribution systems
- Maintain pipe systems for wastewater
- Perform basic plumbing repair and maintenance
- Maintain plumbing fixtures, pipes, stacks, brackets, traps, vents and insulation
- Create and read construction plans and drawings
TRAINING
Job training for an Army National Guard Plumber requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and three days of Advanced Individual Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice with carpentry and masonry tools.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Installation and repair of pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, and water purification and distillation systems
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in math and shop mechanics
- Preference for physical work
- Ability to work with detailed plans
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120 Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in a mechanical or plumbing contracting company.
12M Firefighter
OVERVIEW
Army National Guard Firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. They control fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircraft and ships.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform rescue and firefighting operations during structural fires, aircraft crashes, vehicle emergencies and natural cover fires
- Drive firefighting trucks and emergency rescue vehicles
- Give first aid to injured personnel
- Perform emergency response duties during hazardous materials incidents
- Inspect aircraft, buildings and equipment for fire hazards
- Teach fire protection procedures and repair/refill firefighting equipment
TRAINING
Job training for an Army National Guard Firefighter requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in fighting fires.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Fighting different types of fires
- Firefighting equipment operations, first aid and rescue procedures
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Willingness to risk injury to help others
- Ability to think and act decisively
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with city or county fire departments and other firefighting agencies.
12N Horizontal Construction Engineer
OVERVIEW
Horizontal Construction Engineers use bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army National Guard. They are also responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders and scrapers.
JOB DUTIES
- Analyze information on grade stakes and their placement
- Drive bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth
- Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler
- Cut and spread fill material with scraper
- Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer
- Assist in performance of combat engineer missions
TRAINING
Job training for a Horizontal Construction Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Operation of different types of construction and rough-terrain equipment
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 90
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in operating heavy construction equipment
- Preference for working outdoors
- Interest in working with your hands
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.
12P Prime Power Production Specialist
OVERVIEW
The Prime Power Production Specialist performs electrical assessments, facilities maintenance and quality assurance/quality control operations on electric power plants.
JOB DUTIES
- Operate and maintain electrical power plants
- Perform mechanical, electrical and instrumentation functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment for initial startup
- Analyze plant equipment and system operating characteristics to determine operational condition
- Perform electrical assessments of electrical distribution systems and facilities
- Repair or overhaul generating equipment and associated systems components
TRAINING
Job training for a Horizontal Construction Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 30 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. To qualify as a Prime Power Production Specialist, you must complete AIT and then earn one of three Additional Skill Identifiers: Prime Power Production Instrumentation Specialist (ASI-E5), Prime Power Production Mechanical Specialist (ASI-S2), or Prime Power Production Electrical Specialist (ASI-S3).
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Installation, operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution assets
- Isolating and troubleshooting complex malfunctions
- Electrical equipment repair
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 107
Electronics (EL): 107
General Technical (GT): 110
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in electricity, science and math
- Interest in working with your hands
- Preference for doing physical work
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in electrical engineering or power distribution
12Q Power Line Distribution Specialist
OVERVIEW
The Power Line Distribution Specialist is primarily responsible for the electrical distribution system in the Army National Guard.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist in installation of electrical prime power distribution systems, exterior services and utility poles
- Install guys, anchors, crossarms, conductors, insulators and other hardware
- Connect service drops and conduits on de-energized systems
TRAINING
Job training for a Power Line Distribution Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Maintenance of electrical power distribution systems
- Installing pole accessories and transformers
- Maintenance of airfield lighting systems and overhead/underground lines
- Using technical and manufacturer publications for electric power line distribution
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORES(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to work as a team member
- Interest in shop mechanics
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an electrician and/or with companies that design and produce communications equipment.
12R Interior Electrician
OVERVIEW
The Interior Electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of all of the Army National Guard’s interior electrical systems.
JOB DUTIES
- Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes and lightning rods
- Read blueprints, wire plans and repair orders to determine layouts/repair
- Test equipment for the operational conduction of circuits
- Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires and faulty equipment
- Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures
TRAINING
Job training for an Interior Electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks and four days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction, including instruction for installation and repair.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Fundamentals of electricity
- Electrical circuit troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Techniques for wiring switches, outlets and junction boxes
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORES(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in electricity, science and math
- Ability to use hand tools
- Preference for doing physical work
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with an electrical contracting company.
12T Technical Engineering Specialist
OVERVIEW
As a Technical Engineering Specialist, you’ll write the plan for success by providing the blueprints, diagrams and schematics for anything that needs to be built. You’ll survey land with state-of-the-art equipment and software to make your ideas a reality. You’ll also ensure the safety and quality of everything being built, taking samples of building materials and testing them in the lab.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform field and laboratory tests on construction materials
- Draw topographic maps using computer-aided drafting software
- Conduct geodetic and construction surveys and results utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and GPS technology
- Draw blueprints for wiring and plumbing of buildings
- Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects
- Build scale models of areas
TRAINING
Job training for a Technical Engineering Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks and 5 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Surveying and drafting techniques
- Aerial photo interpretation
- Architectural and structural drawing
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to convert ideas into drawings
- Interest in maps and charts
- Working with computer-aided drafting technology
- Interest in algebra, geometry and trigonometry
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with construction, engineering and architectural firms.
12W Carpentry And Masonry Specialist
OVERVIEW
A Carpentry and Masonry Specialist is responsible for general heavy carpentry and masonry duties.
JOB DUTIES
- Construct and maintain rigging devices, trusses and other structural assemblies
- Assist in building layout, framing, sheathing, fabrication and roofing structures
- Perform basic carpentry and masonry skills
- Assist in the performance of combat engineer missions
- Construct concrete form work for slabs, walls and columns
TRAINING
Job training for a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MO.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
- Basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning and control tests
- Proper use of finishing tools
- Placing, consolidation and finishing
- Edging, jointing, curing and protection
- Basics in structure foaming, roofing and flooring
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Preference for physical work
- Interest in science and math
- Preference for working outdoors
- Interest in working with your hands
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in commercial and residential construction.
12X General Engineering Supervisor
OVERVIEW
The General Engineering Supervisor oversees general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist Engineering Officer in construction planning
- Assist in the preparation of operation orders, standing operating procedures and contingency plans
- Supervise and direct general engineering missions
- Supervise combat engineering missions
TRAINING
The path to becoming a General Engineering Supervisor begins with enlistment as a 12M, 12N, 12P, 12Q or 12T, which all require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and varying lengths of Advanced Individual Training at various locations.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
See required scores for feeder MOSs listed under Training.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a supervisory role in engineering or construction.
12Y Geospatial Engineer
OVERVIEW
Geospatial Engineers are responsible for using geographic data that support military/civilian operations for disaster relief and homeland security. They collect, analyze and distribute geospatial information to represent the terrain and its possible effects.
JOB DUTIES
- Extract geographic data from satellite imagery, aerial photography and field reconnaissance
- Create geographic data and compile them into maps
- Help commanders visualize the battlefield
- Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases
- Prepare military-style briefs covering all aspects of the terrain
TRAINING
Job training for a Geospatial Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including instruction for geographic information systems.
Advanced Individual Training: 18 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Basic knowledge of geographic information systems
- Geographic analysis
- Imagery interpretation and exploitation
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
- Skilled Technical (ST): 100
- General Technical (GT): 100
Learn more about the ASVAB.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Interest in geography, maps and charts
- Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment
- Conceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2D/3D geospatial products
- Preference in a technical career field
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
125D Geospatial Engineering Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an engineer with the government or in the private sector.
12Z Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant
OVERVIEW
The Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant inspects and advises on bridging, rafting and river crossing operations.
JOB DUTIES
- Create and maintain construction schedules
- Perform ground and aerial reconnaissance
- Advise engineer staff section personnel regarding combat engineer operations
- Coordinate employment of engineer elements operating with Infantry and Armor units
- Inspect construction sites and oversee job specification and safety standards
- Collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence data
TRAINING
The path to becoming a Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant begins with enlistment as a 12B or 12C, which both require 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87
Learn more about the ASVAB.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a supervisory role in engineering or construction.
Officer MOS Options
12 Engineer Officer
OVERVIEW
An Engineer Officer is responsible for providing full support to the wide range of engineering duties in the Army National Guard. They can help build structures, develop civil works programs and even provide combat support.
JOB DUTIES
- Sapper — Emplace demolitions, conduct reconnaissance and support maneuver units with mobility, countermobility and survivability
- Bradley — Destroy, neutralize and suppress the enemy using the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
- Construction — Construct roads, buildings, military bases, airfields, etc.
- Bridge — Construct, emplace or assemble numerous bridges
- Rescue — Perform search and rescue operations
- Training — Train the force, write new policy and research alternative engineering technology
TRAINING
Job training for an Engineer Officer begins with an undergraduate degree and the Basic Officer Leadership Course. Other opportunities may include taking courses at graduate schools and other military institutions.
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
- Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. An officer in the Army National Guard is closely related to managerial positions in corporations.
Warrant Officer MOS Options
120A Construction Engineering Technician
OVERVIEW
A Construction Engineering Technician in the Army National Guard serves across the broad spectrum of engineer operations in both operational and nonoperational units.
JOB DUTIES
Throughout their careers, Construction Engineering Technicians provide subject matter expertise to commanders and staff as they:
- Supervise and coordinate construction of base camps and internment facilities in support of engineer construction operation
- Supervise the construction, repair and maintenance of vertical infrastructure in engineer construction operations
- Provide advice and technical assistance on all aspects of electrical power and distribution in support of military operations; supervise and manage separate teams performing theater prime power missions
- Provide engineering support and expertise to Deployable Medical System (DEPMEDS) hospitals, utilizing organic equipment such as power generation equipment, environmental control systems, water, waste, fuel and electrical distribution systems; coordinate and supervise the installation and repair of water supply systems, plumbing, sewage, and heating and air conditioning systems
- Plan, conduct, prepare and provide planning studies and tests for identified engineer work projects; address facility siting environmental concerns and estimated project costs as part of a survey and design detachment
- Command survey and design as well as firefighting headquarters detachments
- Serve as a member of the engineer staff in MEBs as well as division and corps units
- Develop training strategies, review and write doctrine, and present formal engineering instruction to officers, warrant officers and NCOs
- Supervise the construction, repair and maintenance of horizontal roadway/foundation networks in engineer construction operations
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES (Army National Guard and Reserve):
- Be a sergeant (E-5) or above.
As of Oct. 1, 2014, 120A applicants will be required to have three semester hours of college algebra and three semester hours of college-level English (professional writing).
- Have a minimum of four years of documented experience in:
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- MOS 12H, 12K, 12N, 12P, 12Q, 12R, 12T or 12W, Air Force AFSC 3E0xx – Interior electrician, utilities, structural or engineering specialties;
- Marines – 1169 Utilities Chief, 1361 Engineering Assistant, 1141 Electrician;
- Navy – Builder (BU), Construction Electrician (CE), Utilitiesman (UT), Engineering Aid (EA).
- NCOs must provide hard copies of all NCOERs/enlisted reports.
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Recruiting, drill sergeant and other nontechnical duties are not considered field experience toward the four-year requirement.
- Be an Advanced Leader Course (ALC) graduate from a feeder MOS (waiverable based on documented leadership and technical performance in a feeder MOS in OEF/OIF). MOS 12T does not currently offer Phase 2 ALC; Phase 2 waived.
- Possess a minimum of one year of leadership experience (documented on an NCOER/enlisted report) in one of the following TOE/MTOE positions:
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- Construction operations sergeant, construction section leader or construction squad leader
- Senior technical engineer NCO, technical engineer NCO or reconnaissance sergeant
- Senior power station mechanic, electrician or instrumentation assistant team chief
- Technical inspector, utilities equipment maintenance manager or shop foreman
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- Possess a sustained and demonstrated level of technical and leadership competency as supported by rater and senior rater comments on NCOERs.
- Have a letter of recommendation from a senior 120A (CW3-CW5) that addresses your technical and tactical competence to perform in MOS 120A. For locations without senior 120A warrant officers, the proponent will accept letters of recommendation from senior warrant officers (CW3-CW5), regardless of branch. In conjunction with the senior warrant officer letter, the applicant must obtain a letter of recommendation from a junior 120A warrant officer. The junior 120A warrant officer letter will attest to the applicant’s technical and tactical competency.
Applicants may request a prerequisite waiver for the feeder MOS and apply based on three years of documented civilian experience (in the form of annual appraisals) related to MOS 120A, in lieu of any of the above primary feeder MOSs. Applicants should have two years of military leadership experience as a squad leader, platoon sergeant or section sergeant in their current MOS. Civilian engineering degrees and certifications related to MOS 120A will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, as part of the overall packet. These may reduce the required years of military experience and allow for the waiver of ALC for applicants who do not have the required feeder MOS.
NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.
125D Geospatial Engineering Technician
OVERVIEW
Geospatial Engineering Technicians provide the Army National Guard the necessary technical and tactical expertise to execute fundamental geospatial engineering functions that support Army National Guard units at all echelons through the generation of geospatial information, management and storage of enterprise geospatial databases for the common operating picture (COP), terrain analysis and visualization, dissemination of geospatial information on both digital and hard copy, and the management of geospatial engineer operations.
JOB DUTIES
Geospatial Engineering Technicians provide assistance and advice to commanders and staff as they:
- Serve on the battle staff as the geospatial engineering expert at BCT, division, corps, Army National Guard, and joint commands
- Acquire, coordinate, interpret and analyze geospatial information, to include the effects of weather, and advise commanders and their staff on its effects on full-spectrum operations
- Manage geospatial support to full-spectrum operations within the BCT, division, corps, Army National Guard, and joint commands
- Perform terrain analysis supporting the intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) process at the BCT, division, dorps, Army National Guard, and joint commands
- Integrate geospatial operations into the execution of the military decision-making process in support of BCT, division, corps, Army National Guard, and joint operations
- Identify gaps in geospatial information coverage and coordinate with collection entities to obtain and verify area-of-interest source data, ensuring it satisfies geospatial mission requirements for the generation of essential elements of geospatial information (EEGI)
- Manage the generation of EEGI to fill gaps in geospatial information coverage
- Serve as the tactical and technical advisor to the commander, staff, and major subordinate commanders providing guidance on the use of geospatial engineers in support of full-spectrum operations
- Manage geospatial information and services on the geospatial enterprise server that provides the foundation for the COP for Army Battle Command Systems
- Coordinate with all echelons of geospatial engineer teams to transmit field-collected geospatial data to the theater geospatial planning cell for inclusion into the enterprise geospatial database
- Direct and supervise system administration of geographic information systems on local and wide-area networks
- Direct and supervise technical geospatial engineer training within the unit
- Possibly work as a service school instructor or training developer/writer
- Perform other officer-level duties essential to the mission of the assigned unit
35G (formerly 96D) imagery analysts are now eligible to compete for 125D as a secondary MOS to 350G. Indicate on DA Form 61 as a second choice to MOS 350G.
Increasing joint operations have created a greater pool of applicants from other military branch services. Navy, Air Force, and Marines should see below for equivalent MOSs. Other military branch services’ applicants must come from a geography, GEOINT, or analytical-related MOS with similar duties and skillsets. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications through hard copies of documented experience (e.g., awards, certificates, and performance evaluations).
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES FOR FEEDER MOS*
- Be an SGT (E-5) or above in MOS 12Y, 35F, 35G; USMC 0241 Imagery Analysis Specialist, 0261 Geographic Intelligence Specialist; Navy 8284 Imagery Ground Station Operator, IS – Intelligence Specialist; or Air Force 1N1xx, Imagery Analyst, 1N6x1, Imagery Ground Station Operator
- Be a Warrior Leader Course graduate or equivalent for USMC, Navy, and USAF
- Have successfully completed the Basic Topographic Analyst Course or the Geospatial Engineer Course/Geographic Intelligence Specialist Course/Imagery Analyst Course or equivalent USMC, Navy or Air Force course
- Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience as a working analyst in MOS 12Y, 35F, 35G or USMC 0261 in at least two assignments (one combat tour as a working analyst in MOS may count as an assignment)
- Have a minimum of two years of documented leadership experience with clearly demonstrated potential for increased responsibility and leadership (waiverable to one year if the one year is in a tactical leadership position in combat, e.g., NCOIC of BCT/DIV Geospatial Team/squad leader of Division Geospatial Engineering Team, Special Forces group or battalion, or its equivalent imagery intelligence assignment
- Have a minimum of three NCOERs/FITREPs and possess a sustained and demonstrated level of technical and leadership competency, as supported by rater and senior rater comments on NCOERs
- Be an Advanced Leader Course (ALC) graduate (Common Core and Technical Phase) or equivalent USMC, Navy or Air Force course (waiverable based upon documented leadership and technical performance in feeder MOS in OEF/OIF)
- Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI)
- Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above) who holds the WO MOS 125D or 350G. In organizations where no SWO is available, a letter of recommendation from the senior ranking warrant officer that you currently work for is appropriate
*Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing to proponent.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES FOR NONFEEDER MOS
- Be an SSG (E-6) or above (waiverable to SGT with one year tactical leadership position in combat, e.g., NCOIC of a team, squad leader or platoon SGT)
- Have a minimum of four years of documented military geography/geographic information systems (GIS)/GEOINT/imagery analysis experience and/or tactical battle staff plans experience (i.e., BCT/DIV/Corps Plans NCOIC) using an Army Battle Command System (e.g., DTSS/DCGS-A/MCS/ASAS/C2PC) and/or experience with duties and skill sets similar to that of MOS 12Y/35F/35G/125D or a four-year geography-related degree from an accredited college/university or a GIS/GEOINT certification from an accredited college/university/government institution
- Have a minimum of two years of documented leadership/supervisory experience with clearly demonstrated potential for increased responsibility and leadership
- Have less than 12 years of Active service
- Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI)
- Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above) who holds WO MOS 125D or 350G
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Be an SSG (E-6) or above
- Have leadership experience at the tactical level (SBCT, BCT, division or corps)
- Have two years of college credit from an accredited institution
- Have a geography-related degree or certificate from an accredited institution
- Be a Battle Staff NCO Course graduate
Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.
