Crew Member, Self-Propelled Gun

Overview

The 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade is a military formation of the artillery forces of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The brigade is armed with 2S7 "Pion" and PzH 2000 howitzers. The unit took an active part in the liberation of the Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions, and is now helping to contain enemy pressure in key sectors of the front. By decree of the President of Ukraine, the brigade was awarded the honorary distinction "For Courage and Valor."

Responsibilities:

• carrying out combat missions as part of an artillery unit, including in the combat zone
• preparing, keeping serviceable and combat-ready, and maintaining the gun/other personal and issued weapons, their mechanisms, and ammunition for combat use
• inspecting, preparing, and loading ammunition for firing
• acquiring and maintaining a high level of fire and professional training, continuously improving acquired skills both independently and at training centers

Requirements:

• fitness for service by state of health and moral qualities
• readiness to work in the zone of active combat operations
• desire to study new weapon systems and confidently operate them
• stress resilience
• ability to quickly adapt to a situation and quickly make sound decisions
• readiness to comply with strict discipline requirements in everyday life and in combat operations, follow commanders' orders, and show reasonable initiative in carrying out assigned tasks
• no alcohol, drug, or gambling dependencies
• military service experience will be an advantage
• good physical fitness will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen
• monetary allowance from 21,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on the assigned task and place of service
• the opportunity for professional and career growth, training, and acquiring new skills
• social benefits in accordance with current legislation: annual leave — 30 calendar days, medical care, etc.