Mortar Specialist – Indirect Fire Infantry

DC Army National Guard; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Savings plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking individuals to serve as Indirect Fire Infantrymen in Amarillo, Texas. In this role you will operate mortars, participate in squad and platoon missions, and contribute to defensive and offensive operations alongside fellow Soldiers.

Basic training leads to Advanced Individual Training, with hands-on field exercises and regular drill weekends. Benefits include tuition assistance, healthcare, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Interest in ammunition and weaponry.
• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger.
• Physically and mentally in shape.

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and fire three types of mortars
• Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat
• Operate, clean, and store automatic weapons
• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
• Carry out scouting missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations

Skills

Interest in ammunition and weaponry

Readiness to accept a challenge and to

Physically and mentally fit

Job description

The DC Army National Guard is seeking individuals to serve as Indirect Fire Infantrymen in Amarillo, Texas. In this role you will operate mortars, participate in squad and platoon missions, and contribute to defensive and offensive operations alongside fellow Soldiers.

Basic training leads to Advanced Individual Training, with hands-on field exercises and regular drill weekends. Benefits include tuition assistance, healthcare, and retirement benefits.