Infantry Specialist: Paid Training, Tuition & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Coamo (PR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Health care benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks Infantryman to fill a combat role with responsibilities spanning reconnaissance, weapons operation, and team-based missions. Training spans basic and AIT, with emphasis on discipline, leadership, and readiness for domestic response.

You will learn to operate communications and weapon systems, support mobilizations, and pursue tuition assistance and retirement benefits as part of a part-time service commitment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
• Requires military enlistment in the Army National Guard

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
• Operate weapon systems under various conditions, including engaging targets using 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 (e.g., rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, etc.)

Skills

Willingness to accept challenges

Ability to perform well under stress

Physically and mentally in shape

Ability to work as a team member

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Junior in high school acceptable

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks Infantryman to fill a combat role with responsibilities spanning reconnaissance, weapons operation, and team-based missions. Training spans basic and AIT, with emphasis on discipline, leadership, and readiness for domestic response.

You will learn to operate communications and weapon systems, support mobilizations, and pursue tuition assistance and retirement benefits as part of a part-time service commitment.