Infantry Ground Ops Specialist - Earn While You Learn

National Guard; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infantry role in the Army National Guard emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and leadership in both training and combat scenarios. You will gain practical experience in ground operations, weapon handling, and mission execution while serving in the National Guard.

Training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with a focus on real-world skills and the ability to respond to natural disasters as a capable team member.

Qualifications

• Willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Good physical health and mental readiness.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations.
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
• Operate weapon systems under various conditions, including night vision targets.
• 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 mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry.
• Use, maintain, and store combat weapons (rifles, machine guns, mines).

Skills

Willingness to accept challenges

Ability to perform well under stress

Physically fit

Team player

Job description

The Infantry role in the Army National Guard emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and leadership in both training and combat scenarios. You will gain practical experience in ground operations, weapon handling, and mission execution while serving in the National Guard.

Training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with a focus on real-world skills and the ability to respond to natural disasters as a capable team member.