Mortar Specialist - Indirect Fire Infantry | Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 4,800 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay range

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks an Indirect Fire Infantryman to operate mortars and support infantry operations in diverse environments. You will work within a mortar squad, learning positioning, camouflage, and reconnaissance while preparing for potential deployments.

As skills develop, you may supervise teams, lead squads, implement combat orders, coordinate indirect fire, and participate in offensive and defensive missions.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment.
• High school diploma or GED or be a junior in high school.
• Ages 17–35.
• Pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com).

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and fire mortars as part of a squad, section, or platoon.
• Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat.
• Operate, clean, and store automatic weapons.
• Employ, fire, and recover mines.
• Carry out scouting missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations.

Skills

Ammunition interest

Face danger

Physical fitness

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks an Indirect Fire Infantryman to operate mortars and support infantry operations in diverse environments. You will work within a mortar squad, learning positioning, camouflage, and reconnaissance while preparing for potential deployments.

As skills develop, you may supervise teams, lead squads, implement combat orders, coordinate indirect fire, and participate in offensive and defensive missions.