11C Indirect Fire Infantryman

About the role

As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you'll operate and maintain mortars, conduct scouting missions, and participate in various combat roles.

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

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Qualifications

Interest in ammunition and weaponry, readiness to accept a challenge and face danger, physically and mentally in shape, teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Schedule

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Pay

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.