Mortar Squad Specialist

1 week ago


Pontiac, Illinois, United States Army National Guard Full time

As a member of the Army National Guard, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills as a Mortar Squad Specialist. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up, loading, and firing mortars, as well as employing crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat. You'll also operate, clean, and store automatic weapons, and employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate mortars in various environments
  • Lead and train other Soldiers in mortar operations
  • Employ and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
  • Operate and maintain automatic weapons

Requirements:

  • Interest in ammunition and weaponry
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Physical and mental stamina to perform duties in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Learn:

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in mortar operations, ground combat, and leadership. You'll learn how to set up and operate mortars, lead and train other Soldiers, and employ and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. You'll also learn how to operate and maintain automatic weapons, and how to work effectively in a team environment.

Training and Development:

As a Mortar Squad Specialist, you'll receive comprehensive training in mortar operations, ground combat, and leadership. You'll attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), where you'll learn hands-on skills and classroom instruction. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games to keep your skills sharp.



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    As a member of the Army National Guard, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills as a Mortar Squad Specialist. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up, loading, and firing mortars, as well as employing crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat. You'll also operate, clean, and store automatic weapons, and...


  • Pontiac, Illinois, United States Army National Guard Full time

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