Mortar Infantryman — Indirect Fire Specialist & Leader

DC Army National Guard; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,00

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program (up to)

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Most drill weekends pay $200–$250

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Indirect Fire Infantryman responsible for mortars, camouflage, and field operations as part of a mortar squad, section, or platoon. You will perform duties that may include parachuting to access mortar positions and identifying enemy mine locations, with increasing leadership responsibilities over time.

Advancement includes training others, leading mortar squads, and executing combat orders in offensive and defensive actions, while maintaining equipment and

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to pass a medical exam.
• Interest in firearms, ammunition, and tactical training.
• Willingness to serve in demanding environments and follow orders.

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and fire mortars with crew coordination.
• Engage in offensive and defensive ground operations as directed.
• Operate, clean, and maintain automatic weapons.
• Employ, deploy, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
• Conduct reconnaissance missions to identify enemy positions and gun locations.

Skills

Interest in ammunition and weaponry

Readiness to accept a challenge and to

Physically and mentally in shape

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Indirect Fire Infantryman responsible for mortars, camouflage, and field operations as part of a mortar squad, section, or platoon. You will perform duties that may include parachuting to access mortar positions and identifying enemy mine locations, with increasing leadership responsibilities over time.

Advancement includes training others, leading mortar squads, and executing combat orders in offensive and defensive actions, while maintaining equipment and