Infantryman (11B) - Ground Combat Ops, Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is looking for Infantry Soldiers to be the backbone on the ground, responsible for taking or holding ground during combat operations with advanced weapons and tactics. You’ll train to lead your team, learn teamwork and discipline, with paid training and tuition assistance as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

Job training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), with classroom and field time to prepare for mobilizing vehicles,

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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 as detailed by NATIONALGUARD.com.

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

Team player

Job description

DC Army National Guard is looking for Infantry Soldiers to be the backbone on the ground, responsible for taking or holding ground during combat operations with advanced weapons and tactics. You’ll train to lead your team, learn teamwork and discipline, with paid training and tuition assistance as part of the Earn While You Learn program.

Job training includes 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), with classroom and field time to prepare for mobilizing vehicles,