Gunner

Overview

The 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade is a formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The brigade was formed in 2023. Since the summer of 2023, the unit's soldiers have successfully carried out combat missions in eastern Ukraine in the area of the Serebrianskyi forest and in the Bakhmut sector. Since May 2024, the brigade has been defending Kharkiv region.

Responsibilities:

• determining target coordinates
• adjusting fire and working with sighting devices
• destroying enemy personnel and firepower assets
• fire cover
• carrying out combat missions as part of the unit
• maintaining weapons and preparing them for combat
• maintaining communication with command and other units to coordinate actions
• carrying out commanders' orders
• compliance with the requirements of the regulations and discipline

Requirements:

• age from 18
• fitness for military service by state of health and moral-psychological qualities
• good physical fitness will be an advantage
• a high level of motivation and stress resistance
• readiness to work in the zone of active combat operations
• abstinence from alcohol and psychotropic substances
• military service experience will be an advantage

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
• social protection and guaranteed life insurance
• guaranteed annual main leave of 30 days
• free treatment and financial compensation for injuries sustained in combat
• training and drills for combat unit coordination
• service in the active combat zone