Infantry Specialist - Paid Training, Tuition & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Health care benefits

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Bonuses, if applicable

VA home loans

Job summary

The Infantry role with DC Army National Guard places soldiers on the front lines, taking or holding ground in combat or disaster response. Training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with pay during training and access to tuition assistance.

Eligibility includes Army National Guard enlistment, age range 17–35, and high school diploma or equivalent. Part-time service with opportunities for advancement and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Willing to meet physical and mental demands of Army National Guard service.
• Ability to work in dynamic, stressful environments while maintaining discipline.
• Commitment to teamwork and military conduct standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Challenge mindset

Work under pressure

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Infantry role with DC Army National Guard places soldiers on the front lines, taking or holding ground in combat or disaster response. Training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with pay during training and access to tuition assistance.

Eligibility includes Army National Guard enlistment, age range 17–35, and high school diploma or equivalent. Part-time service with opportunities for advancement and benefits is offered.