Frontline Infantryman — Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Savings plan

Student loan repayment

Healthcare benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks Infantry Soldiers to fill critical on-ground roles in defense operations. You will conduct reconnaissance, operate and maintain weapons and communications, and work as a tight-knit fire team during training and combat missions.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) totaling 14 weeks, with opportunities to earn tuition assistance. You will receive a monthly paycheck, a Montgomery GI Bill, and retirement benefits for part-time service, among

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Ages 17–35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations.
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
• Operate weapon systems under various conditions, including night vision sights.
• Operate and maintain communications equipment.
• Perform as a member of a fire team during training and combat missions.
• Process prisoners of war and captured documents.
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry.
• Use, maintain, and store combat weapons (rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines).

Skills

Challenge readiness

Stress resilience

Physical & mental fitness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks Infantry Soldiers to fill critical on-ground roles in defense operations. You will conduct reconnaissance, operate and maintain weapons and communications, and work as a tight-knit fire team during training and combat missions.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) totaling 14 weeks, with opportunities to earn tuition assistance. You will receive a monthly paycheck, a Montgomery GI Bill, and retirement benefits for part-time service, among