19D Cavalry Scout
About the role
As a Cavalry Scout, you are the eyes and ears of the armored division. You move ahead of your division, provide reconnaissance, and report vital information back to your commanding officer. You’re providing critical on-site intelligence that enables the officer to make informed decisions.
Responsibilities
- Secure and prepare ammunition on scout vehicles
- Operate individual and crew-served weapons
- Perform navigation during combat
- Serve as a member of observation and listening posts
- Gather and report information on terrain, weather, and enemy disposition and equipment
- Collect data to classify routes, tunnels, and bridges
- Employ principles of concealment and camouflage
Helpful Skills
- Readiness to accept a challenge
- Top physical and mental shape
- Leadership
- Discipline
- Courage
- The ability to stay cool under pressure
Training & Advancement
Job training for Cavalry Scout requires Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, which is combined in 16 weeks of One Station Unit Training. The training will take place primarily in the field, with some classroom training. Cavalry Scout training never really stops; you will continue to develop your skills through squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games, maintaining a constant state of readiness.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you 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.
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