Summary
Job Description The Infantry is the backbone of the Army. These Soldiers fill the literal boots on the ground who are responsible for taking or holding ground during any combat operation. You'll attack, repel, and capture enemy ground forces using advanced weapons and tactics.Job Duties Assist in reconnaissance operationsEmploy, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank minesOperate weapon systems under various conditions, including engaging targets using night vision sightsOperate and maintain communications equipmentPerform as a member of a fire team during training and combat missionsProcess prisoners of war and captured documentsAid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponryUse, maintain, and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, etc.)Helpful Skills Willingness to accept challengesAbility to perform well under stressPhysically and mentally in shapeAbility to work as a team memberEarn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for an Infantryman requires 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.Benefits Paid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirements Military enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Job Description The Infantry is the backbone of the Army. These Soldiers fill the literal boots on the ground who are responsible for taking or holding ground during any combat operation. You'll attack, repel, and capture enemy ground forces using advanced weapons and tactics.Job Duties Assist in reconnaissance operationsEmploy, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank minesOperate weapon systems under various conditions, including engaging targets using night vision sightsOperate and maintain communications equipmentPerform as a member of a fire team during training and combat missionsProcess prisoners of war and captured documentsAid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponryUse, maintain, and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, etc.)Helpful Skills Willingness to accept challengesAbility to perform well under stressPhysically and mentally in shapeAbility to work as a team memberEarn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.Job training for an Infantryman requires 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.Benefits Paid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirements Military enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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