Infantry

The Machine Gunner

Available options: 18–24 Contract, Combat Contract. Compare Contracts

Responsibilities

constant maintenance of weapons, equipment and ammunition in combat readiness
operation and maintenance of machine-gun armament
destruction of detected targets at the command of the squad commander or independently
ensuring the efficient and safe use of machine guns
providing fire support during combat operations
performance of combat missions as part of a unit (defense, offensive, engineering equipment, stabilization measures)
providing cover for the unit during the offensive or defense

contract service for a period of 1 year
cash security of UAH 1,000,000 per year according to the program "Contract 18-24" (UAH 200,000 immediately upon signing the contract and UAH 800,000 in payments in two installments for the duration of the contract) + additional up to UAH 120,000 per month + additional payments for combat missions
extraordinary passage of the VLC
completion of enhanced training (basic combined arms training, professional training, adaptation course in a military unit, etc.) up to three months of training / training in case of appointment to a position in a new specialty and / or rearmament of the unit with a new type of weapons and military equipment
compensation for housing during the service
mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
provision of uniforms and personal protective equipment, proper nutrition
guaranteed annual basic leave + additional leave of 10 days for family reasons
training before entering the position
extraordinary passage of the VLC
cash allowance from 30 000 to 460 000 UAH depending on the time of stay in combat positions and performance of tasks (accrual for each day of stay in combat positions + bonuses under the contract for each destroyed or captured enemy)
possibility of service for candidates with the status of IRF