Mortar Specialist — Indirect Fire Infantry (Paid Training)

DC Army National Guard; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 5,200 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly drill paycheck

GI Bill benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking qualified individuals for the Indirect Fire Infantryman role. You will operate mortars as part of a squad, with increasing responsibilities including training others and directing mortar operations.

Training is ongoing, with a paid program that begins with Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, supporting readiness for offensive and defensive missions while maintaining fit and prepared for drills.

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

Ammunition & weaponry

Courage under danger

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking qualified individuals for the Indirect Fire Infantryman role. You will operate mortars as part of a squad, with increasing responsibilities including training others and directing mortar operations.

Training is ongoing, with a paid program that begins with Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, supporting readiness for offensive and defensive missions while maintaining fit and prepared for drills.