Ground Forces Jobs

OVERVIEW
The Indirect Fire Infantryman supervises or is a member of a mortar squad, section or platoon. The mortar has the most power and range of any weapon in the infantry unit when on the battlefield.

JOB DUTIES

• Set up, load and fire three types of mortars: 60 mm, 81 mm or 120 mm
• Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive and retrograde ground combat
• Operate clean and store automatic weapons
• Employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and antitank mines
• Locate and neutralize mines
• Carry out scout missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations

TRAINING
Twenty-two weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes 10 weeks and 3 days of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field at Fort Moore, GA. Your skills are kept sharp with frequent squad maneuvers, target practice and war games.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in ammunition and weaponry
• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Physically and mentally in shape
• Ability to work as a team member

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in federal, state and local law enforcement.

OVERVIEW
The Infantry is the main land combat force and fighting foundation of the National Guard. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces.  

JOB DUTIES

• Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry
• Assist in reconnaissance missions
• Process prisoners of war and captured documents
• Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.)

TRAINING
Twenty-two weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes 10 weeks and 3 days of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field at Fort Moore, GA. 

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Combat (CO): 87

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Willingness to accept challenges
• Ability to perform well under stress
• Physically and mentally in shape
• Ability to work as a team member

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for any chosen career.