Sapper

Overview

The 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized forces formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Units of the brigade are engaged in the southern sectors.

Responsibilities:

• searching for and neutralizing mines, bombs, shells, tripwires, and other explosive devices
• installing mines, tripwires, and other explosive devices
• organizing passages through the enemy's mined zones
• studying various types of explosives
• carrying out the commands and instructions of the military command
• ensuring the security and protection of Ukraine's territory and its population
• compliance with discipline and chain of command rules

Requirements:

• age 25 to 60 (mobilization), 18 to 45 (contract service)
• readiness to undergo military service under combat conditions
• no contraindications for military service
• having military specialty code (VOS) 166 (combat engineer) or willingness to obtain it
• skills in handling explosive devices or willingness to learn them
• understanding of the need for military chain of command
• physical endurance and readiness for physical exertion
• desire to learn and improve
• stress resilience, composure, vigilance
• desire to serve Ukraine and participate in defending our state

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance in accordance with current legislation
• documentary support for candidates and oversight of enlistment for the chosen specialty in the chosen brigade
• organized training
• the opportunity for professional growth and specialized training
• upon signing the first contract, a one-time compensation of 50% of the first installment under the "Ye-Oselya" program is provided, plus 100,000 hryvnias after each of the first 2 years of service + the opportunity to receive a 150,000-hryvnia car purchase certificate
• rewards for destroyed (captured) enemy equipment
• 30 calendar days of annual leave
• the opportunity to take part in peacekeeping missions and training abroad