11B Infantryman - Management Training

Company: National Guard
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description

The Infantry is the backbone of the Army. These Soldiers fill the literal boots on the ground who are responsible for taking or holding ground during any combat operation. You’ll attack, repel, and capture enemy ground forces using advanced weapons and tactics.

Job Duties

• Assist in reconnaissance operations

• Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines

• Operate weapon systems under various conditions, including engaging targets using night vision sights

• Operate and maintain communications equipment

• Perform as a member of a fire team during training and combat missions

• Process prisoners of war and captured documents

• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry

• Use, maintain, and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, etc.)

Helpful Skills

• Willingness to accept challenges

• Ability to perform well under stress

• Physically and mentally in shape

• Ability to work as a team member

Your training and experience as an Infantryman in the Army National Guard will instill discipline and management skills. You’ll learn not only teamwork, but how to lead your team in a combat situation or while responding to a natural disaster. Every employer wants someone with these qualities because these are the people a company can depend on to accomplish any task. The strong work ethic, valuable skills, and undeniable experience you gain in the Army National Guard will give you the edge you need in today's competitive job market.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an Infantryman requires 14 weeks of Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

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

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