| Job Title : |
Infantryman |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Combat, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
At the core of all National Guard combat operations is a team of infantrymen. The National Guard infantryman's role is to be prepared to defend the country in peacetime and to capture and repel enemy ground forces. Duties include:
Performing as a fire team member
Assisting in troop mobilization and reconnaissance
Operating communication equipment
Performing hand-to-hand combat and using combat weaponry
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard infantryman should:
Enjoy working on a team
Prepare to accept risky challenges
Remain calm in stressful situations
Be physical fit |
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