Unit Supply Specialist - North Carolina Army National Guard : Job Details

The Unit Supply Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army National Guard supplies and equipment. Training: Job training for a Unit Supply Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 8 weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock. Job Duties: Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment Maintain automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment 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 are: Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock Stock control and accounting procedures Procedures for handling medical and food supplies Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition Helpful Skills: Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing Ability to keep accurate records Preference for physical work Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in civilian life with trucking, moving or bus companies, or with businesses that have their own delivery fleets. You'll be able to consider a future as a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck, heavy truck or bus driver. Earn While You Learn: Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. 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.