Machine Gunner

Overview

The 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign has been defending Ukraine since the very start of the russian aggression. In 2014, units of the brigade advanced into Donetsk region to cover the state border.
From the first day of the full-scale invasion, the brigade defended Odesa and part of Mykolaiv region. From August 2022, the brigade played a key role in the offensive operation to liberate Kherson and was among the first to enter the city. Since early December 2022 and to this day, the brigade has been carrying out combat missions in the Bakhmut sector, destroying russian army personnel and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• carrying out combat missions as part of the unit
• continuous maintenance of weapons, equipment, and ammunition in combat readiness
• operating and maintaining machine gun weapons
• continuous improvement of skills, updating knowledge through self-training, and adapting to dynamic combat conditions and modern methods of warfare

Requirements:

• fitness for military service by state of health and moral-psychological qualities
• age from 18
• good physical shape
• readiness to work in the zone of active combat operations
• military service experience will be an advantage
• 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
• provision of uniforms and personal protective equipment, full meals
• guaranteed annual main leave
• training before taking up the position
• motivated team, support from commanders, and reasonable leadership