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 challenging activities such as parachuting to access locations
• Locate and neutralize enemy mines
• Supervise and train other Soldiers
• Lead and control mortar squads
• Provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates
• Serve as a supervisor and trainer
• 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
• 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

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

Pay

Actual pay range is between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Schedule

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).