Machine Gunner

Overview

The 91st Separate Okhtyrka Support Brigade is an engineering troops formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose main tasks are the construction and expansion of engineering obstacle systems and fortifications, preparing bridges and dams for demolition, and mining and demining objects. Since March 2014, the regiment's personnel have fought in Sloviansk, Savur-Mohyla, Vodiane, Ilovaisk, and the Luhansk and Donetsk airports, as well as in many other hot spots. With the start of the full-scale invasion by russian forces, the unit has successfully carried out its assigned combat missions to prevent the advance of enemy troops and to liberate captured Ukrainian territories. On February 24, 2022, the 91st Separate Support Brigade was the first to take the brunt of a massive strike by russian forces in the city of Okhtyrka: the russian army suffered significant losses in equipment and personnel.

Responsibilities:

• carrying out combat missions as part of the unit
• carrying out commanders' orders
• continuous maintenance of weapons, equipment, and ammunition in combat readiness
• operating and maintaining machine gun weapons
• compliance with the requirements of the regulations and discipline
• ensuring the effective and safe use of machine guns

Requirements:

• accurate shooting skills will be an advantage
• military service experience will be an advantage
• fitness for military service by state of health and moral-psychological qualities
• abstinence from alcohol and psychotropic substances
• willingness to constantly learn and develop

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• possibility of transferring current servicemen with the direct commander's consent
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on the assigned task and place of service
• guaranteed annual main leave + additional 10-day leave for family circumstances