Infantry Team Lead - Ground Combat Specialist (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Infantry is a core element of the Army National Guard, and Soldiers in the DC Army National Guard Infantry serve on the front lines in combat operations and disaster response. You will help take and hold ground, employ diverse weapons, and operate communications while training to lead your team under challenging conditions.

Your training emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and leadership, with paid training and access to tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• 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)

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

Job description

The Infantry is a core element of the Army National Guard, and Soldiers in the DC Army National Guard Infantry serve on the front lines in combat operations and disaster response. You will help take and hold ground, employ diverse weapons, and operate communications while training to lead your team under challenging conditions.

Your training emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and leadership, with paid training and access to tuition assistance.