Machine Gun Gunner

Overview

The 415th Separate Rifle Battalion is part of the 23rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The unit fought its first battle in 2023 in Donetsk region, where, as part of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, it took part in the counteroffensive for the settlement of Andriivka in Donetsk region. Since late 2023 and to this day, the 415th Separate Rifle Battalion has taken part in defending the settlements of Strilecha, Hlyboke, and Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. The unit continues to destroy the enemy and defend our beloved Ukraine with courage and valor!

Responsibilities:

• carrying out combat missions as part of an infantry unit
• observing the battlefield
• carrying out the commander's orders
• coordinating with other unit members via radio communication (knowledge of codes and commands)
• destroying detected targets as part of a team or independently
• maintaining combat training and marksmanship skills with various types of weapons
• strict adherence to military discipline

Requirements:

• fitness for military service by state of health
• proficiency in the main types of small arms
• endurance, attentiveness, stress resistance, and a high level of motivation
• desire to learn and improve one's skills
• no drug use within the last 3 years
• no criminal record
• no record of liability for corruption offenses
• military service experience or participation in combat operations will be an advantage
• good physical fitness will be an advantage
• successful completion of a tactical medicine course will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service for a term of 3-5 years
• training before taking up the position
• monetary allowance from 50,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on tasks performed
• provision of gear, equipment, and full meals
• guaranteed annual leave (two parts of 15 days each) and the possibility of additional leave for family circumstances
• service in the active combat zone
• support within a professional team and reasonable leadership
• free treatment and compensation for injuries
• processing of Combat Veteran status, social protection, and other social benefits
• one-time payment of 25,000 hryvnias upon signing the first contract
• the prospect of career growth and the development of leadership skills
• life insurance in the amount of 15 million hryvnias