74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist

OVERVIEW
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 Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), it's a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

TRAINING
To become a CBRN Specialist, you will train for 10 weeks at Basic Training, where you will learn basic soldiering skills. After that, you will participate in 9 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in 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

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Effective communication skills
• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under high stress