Infantry

The Machine Gunner

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

Responsibilities

performance of combat missions as part of the unit
constant maintenance of weapons, equipment and ammunition in combat readiness
Orders of the Commanders
operation and maintenance of machine-gun armament
destruction of detected targets at the command of the squad commander or independently
compliance with the requirements of statutes and discipline
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)
Coverage by Fire

contract service for a period of 1 year
compensation for housing during the service
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
cash security of UAH 1,000,000 for 2 years (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 monthly + additional payments for combat missions
extraordinary passage of the VLC
mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
guaranteed additional payments: from UAH 27,000 to UAH 33,000 (depending on military rank) – paid once a year for signing a contract; from UAH 20,000 per year – payment for health improvement
provision of uniforms and personal protective equipment, proper nutrition
service in the zone of active hostilities
training before entering the position