Infantry Soldier: Ground Ops Leader & Team Player

DC Army National Guard; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

The Army National Guard Infantry is a frontline unit responsible for taking and holding ground in combat operations. Soldiers train to operate weapons, navigate reconnaissance tasks, and work effectively as part of a fire team.

Infantry training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with opportunities to earn tuition assistance and retirement benefits as part of a structured, service-based career path.

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard is required.
• Age 17–35 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations.
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
• Operate weapon systems under varied 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, etc.).

Skills

Willingness to accept challenges

Ability to perform well under stress

Physically and mentally in shape

Ability to work as a team member

Job description

The Army National Guard Infantry is a frontline unit responsible for taking and holding ground in combat operations. Soldiers train to operate weapons, navigate reconnaissance tasks, and work effectively as part of a fire team.

Infantry training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with opportunities to earn tuition assistance and retirement benefits as part of a structured, service-based career path.