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
• At least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma/GED certificate
• Between the ages of 17 and 35
• Able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Veteran Affairs (VA) home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Schedule

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

Pay

Non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Other Job Information

• Job ID: 5672
• ZIP Code: 16635
• Job Category: Ground Forces
• Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35