Indirect Fire Infantryman

Job Overview

As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you will be in charge of the Infantry’s most powerful weapon—the mortar. You will deploy mortars, camouflage positions, parachute from troop transport airplanes to reach remote locations, and neutralize enemy mines.

As your skills grow, you may supervise and train other soldiers, lead mortar squads, provide tactical and technical guidance, and implement combat orders. You will direct soldiers in offensive and defensive operations, request, observe, and adjust indirect supporting fire.

• Set up, load, and fire three types of mortars
• Deploy 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
• Conduct scouting missions to spot enemy troops and gun positions

• Interest in ammunition and weaponry
• Readiness to face danger and accept challenges
• Physical and mental fitness

You will complete 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The training combines hands‑on simulated combat, classroom instruction, squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games.

• Paid training and a monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill and federal/state tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 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 earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be a junior in high school, have a high school diploma, or a GED certificate
• Must be between 17 and 35 years of age
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements