| Job Title : |
Indirect fire 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 |
The National Guard indirect fire infantryman works on a mortar squad, section or platoon in the National Guard's combat efforts. During peacetime, this specialist must be ready to defend the country as well. Duties include:
Using crew and individual weapons in ground combat
Performing hand-to-hand combat and martial arts techniques
Locating and neutralizing mines
Scouting to determine troop movements and gun locations
Operating communication systems to relay battle orders
Building mortar firing sites
Operating and maintaining automatic weapons
Parachuting into battle operations
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 indirect fire infantryman should:
Be physically fit and in top condition
Enjoy working on a team
Prepare to accept risky challenges
Be interested in ammunition and/or weaponry |
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