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 engage in various combat roles.

Responsibilities

• Set up, load, and fire three types of mortars
• 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
• Perform offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat tasks
• Receive and implement combat orders
• Direct Soldiers in offensive and defensive operations
• Request, observe, and adjust indirect supporting fire

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• At least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or 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
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Schedule

Training is conducted over 28 weeks, including 10 weeks of Basic Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Pay

Pay varies based on experience and MOS availability, but candidates typically earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.