Mortar Squad Specialist

Job Description

**Indirect Fire Infantryman Role**

As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you'll be responsible for operating and maintaining the Infantry's most powerful weapon - the mortar. You'll work as part of a mortar squad, section, or platoon, performing challenging activities that may include parachuting from a troop transport airplane to access locations where you will construct mortars and camouflage their positions. You'll also locate and neutralize enemy mines.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Set up, load, and fire three types of mortars

• Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat

• 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

**What You'll Learn**

As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. You'll learn to supervise and train other Soldiers, lead and control mortar squads, provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and supervise the construction of mortar positions. You'll also learn to receive and implement combat orders, direct Soldiers in offensive and defensive operations, and request, observe, and adjust indirect supporting fire.

**Benefits and Requirements**

• 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

• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

**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 for details)

**Note**

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.