Machine Gun Gunner

Overview

The 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Kryvyi Rih Brigade is a formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From 2014 to the present, it has taken an active part in the war against the occupiers. The brigade has fought for Sloviansk, Ilovaisk, and Debaltseve, and defended Mariupol. With the start of the full-scale invasion, the unit carried out missions in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• providing fire support during combat missions
• support and maintenance of firearms and special equipment
• keeping the machine gun in serviceable condition
• observing the battlefield and reporting detected targets to the squad leader
• carrying out commanders' orders
• carrying out combat missions as part of the unit
• compliance with military discipline

Requirements:

• fitness for military service by state of health and moral-psychological qualities
• willingness to constantly learn and improve weapons-handling skills
• military service experience will be an advantage
• ability to work in a team

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on tasks and orders performed
• social guarantees, provision of gear and necessary equipment
• guaranteed annual main leave (2 parts of 15 days each) and the possibility of additional leave for family circumstances
• support in a friendly team of motivated, active, proactive soldiers and reasonable commanders
• processing of Combat Veteran status and other benefits