Mortar Squad Specialist

Job Summary

As a Mortar Squad Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Infantry's most powerful weapon – the mortar. Your duties will include setting up, loading, and firing mortars, as well as employing crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat. You will also operate, clean, and store automatic weapons, and employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Additionally, you will carry out scouting missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mortars in various environments
• Employ crew and weapons in combat operations
• Operate and maintain automatic weapons
• Employ and recover mines
• Conduct scouting missions to gather intelligence

Requirements

• Interest in ammunition and weaponry
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Physically and mentally fit

What You'll Learn

As a Mortar Squad Specialist, you will learn valuable skills in operating and maintaining mortars, as well as employing crew and weapons in combat operations. You will also develop teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills that will prepare you for a career in federal, state or law enforcement or in any civilian career you choose.

Earn While You Learn

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where you will learn hands-on simulated combat and classroom training.