Infantry Specialist - Paid Training & Ground Ops

National Guard; Moundsville (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Guard Infantry role focuses on seizing and holding ground in diverse operations. You will train to operate advanced weapons, communications gear and night vision optics while serving as part of a fire team.

You’ll receive 14 weeks of Basic Training followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT). This path emphasizes teamwork, leadership, discipline, and the ability to perform under stress in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Infantry training develops discipline, leadership, and quick decision making.
• Leadership and teamwork are stressed through field exercises and scenarios.
• Physical fitness and mental toughness are emphasized throughout training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations.
• Employ, fire, and recover mines as required.
• Operate weapon systems under varied conditions with 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.

Skills

Challenge tolerance

Stress resilience

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

The National Guard Infantry role focuses on seizing and holding ground in diverse operations. You will train to operate advanced weapons, communications gear and night vision optics while serving as part of a fire team.

You’ll receive 14 weeks of Basic Training followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT). This path emphasizes teamwork, leadership, discipline, and the ability to perform under stress in challenging environments.