Tank Gunner

Overview

The 3rd Separate Tank "Zalizna" (Iron) Brigade is a powerful formation within the Ground Forces, based in Khmelnytskyi region. From the first days of the full-scale invasion, the brigade took part in the defense of Kyiv and Kyiv region, fought in Chernihiv region, and later fought defensive battles in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia sectors. In September 2022, the unit served as the "armored fist" of the Sloboda offensive operation during the liberation of Kharkiv region. Kharkiv region remains the brigade's main area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• providing fire support to personnel
• observing, aiming the tank's weapon, and firing
• maintaining weapons and special equipment
• participating in training and combat operations

Requirements:

• good physical shape
• possession of the relevant military occupational specialty (MOS) or willingness to undergo training as a tank gunner
• responsibility, organization, and ability to work in a team
• military service experience will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• one-time payment upon signing the first contract — 24,224 hryvnias for enlisted rank, 27,252 hryvnias for sergeant rank
• monetary allowance from 20,100 to 25,000 hryvnias + additional reward for participation in combat operations of 100,000 hryvnias
• career growth
• gear, medical, and social support
• specialized training at training centers, as well as by the brigade's instructors at the training ground
• the opportunity to meet the tank unit commander and personnel before deciding on mobilization