Tank Gunner

Overview

The 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Bold of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was formed on April 18, 2022. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the servicemen of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade have been defending Ukrainian land from russian armed aggression. In October 2022, the brigade took part in the liberation of the settlements of Lyman in the Donetsk region, Makiivka, and Nevske in the Luhansk region, among others. The brigade continues to effectively carry out combat missions and liberate occupied territories of Ukraine. The unit is looking for level-headed, motivated people. Lack of experience is not a problem. You will be taught, shown, and helped.

Responsibilities:

• carrying out combat missions as part of the unit
• aiming the combat vehicle's (tank's) weapon at the target and firing
• continuous maintenance of weapons, sighting and observation devices ready for combat use
• inspecting, preparing ammunition for firing, and loading it
• delivering accurate fire and destroying detected targets on the tank commander's order or independently
• continuous improvement of one's professional skills
• compliance with military discipline and the regulations

Requirements:

• age from 18
• knowledge of tank weaponry, sighting and observation devices
• knowledge of the firing rules for a gun and its coaxial machine gun
• readiness to work in the zone of active combat operations
• ability to work in a team
• fitness for military service by state of health and moral-psychological qualities
• secondary, vocational secondary, or higher education
• willingness to constantly learn and develop
• responsibility, attentiveness, and ability to make quick decisions

Conditions:

• direct mobilization into the military unit until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance from 21,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on tasks, where they are performed, and rank + supplement of 70,000 hryvnias for every 30 days (calculated cumulatively) of task performance on the front line
• provision of training or skills improvement, with the necessary support to gain sufficient experience and skills
• proper medical care
• leave according to schedule and, where family circumstances defined by law exist
• legal support and psychological guidance
• candidates with combat experience from 2014-2024 are placed directly into the unit without basic combined-arms training (optional); specialized training is guaranteed if needed