Infantryman — Paid Training, Tuition Help & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses (where applicable)

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking Infantryman candidates to fill frontline roles and support missions. You will receive disciplined training, learn leadership, and gain hands-on combat skills while serving part-time or full-time with the National Guard.

You will undergo 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The program includes classroom and field components, with opportunities for tuition assistance and paid training during service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ages 17–35.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Citizenship requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reconnaissance operations.
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
• Operate weapon systems under various conditions, including night vision targets.
• 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 fit

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking Infantryman candidates to fill frontline roles and support missions. You will receive disciplined training, learn leadership, and gain hands-on combat skills while serving part-time or full-time with the National Guard.

You will undergo 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The program includes classroom and field components, with opportunities for tuition assistance and paid training during service.