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Join the Army National Guard as a Geospatial Engineer and play a crucial role in disaster relief missions. As a Geospatial Engineer, you will extract and supply geographic data that supports military operations of all kinds, helping commanders visualize the battlefield during combat.

• Collect and process military geographic information from decentralized sources, including remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, and existing topographic products.
• Present this information to leaders and return decisions to the field.
• Supervise topographic surveying, cartography, and photolithography activities.
• Assist in topographic planning and control activities.
• Determine requirements and provide technical supervision of geographic intelligence programs.

• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
• Imagery interpretation and exploitation.
• Interest in geography, maps, and charts.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and work with drafting equipment.
• Conceptualize ideas into computer-generated 2-D/3-D geospatial products.

As a Geospatial Engineer, you will receive 10 weeks of Basic Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction, including practical application of geographic information systems. You will also receive a monthly paycheck, paid training, and access to education benefits, including the Montgomery GI Bill and federal and state tuition assistance.

Requirements include military enlistment in the Army National Guard, being at least a junior in high school or having a high school diploma or GED certificate, and meeting physical and citizenship requirements.