Indirect Fire Infantryman

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Indirect Fire Infantryman

Job Description

As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you'll be trained and ready to be a vital part of a mortar squad, section, or platoon. You will perform challenging activities that may include parachuting from troop transport airplanes and camouflaging mortar fire positions.   Plus, the teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills you learn as an Indirect Fire Infantryman will help you in any civilian career you choose.

Earn while you learn

As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you will learn these valuable job skills while getting up to a $20,000 enlistment bonus, earning a regular paycheck, and qualifying for tuition assistance. Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn.

After Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend eight weeks of Advanced Infantry Training that will include a combination of hands-on simulated combat and classroom training where you will keep your skills sharp through frequent squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games. 

And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers, lead and control mortar squads, provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and supervise the construction of mortar positions. Advanced Indirect Fire Infantrymen are responsible for receiving and implementing combat orders, directing Soldiers in offensive and defensive operations, and requesting, observing, and adjusting indirect supporting fire.

Benefits

•                   Up to a $20,000 Bonus

•                   Paid training

•                   A monthly paycheck

•                   Montgomery G.I. Bill

•                   Up to 100% tuition assistance for college

•                   Student Loan Repayment Program

•                   Retirement benefits for part-time service

•                   Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

•                   401(k)-type savings plan

Requirements

Helpful attributes include the willingness to accept challenges and the ability to stay in top physical condition. You should have an interest in a variety of ammunition and weaponry as well as working as a member of a team. You must meet the following to qualify for service:

•                   Infantrymen must have good hearing and vision

•                   Must have the ability to perform strenuous physical activities

•                   High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

•                   Must be between the ages of 17 and 42

•                   Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

•                   Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)