Infantry

The Machine Gunner

Responsibilities

preparation of the machine gun for combat, loading and care of weapons
conducting aimed and suppressing fire on the enemy
providing cover for the unit during the offensive or defense
selection and occupation of a firing position taking into account the tactical situation
machine gun maintenance and basic repairs if necessary
compliance with safety when working with weapons and ammunition

secondary education (military training or specialized courses will be an advantage)
experience with small arms, especially machine guns, is desirable
fitness for service due to health and moral and business qualities
physical endurance and readiness for high physical exertion
ability to work in a team, discipline, responsibility
resistance to stress and the ability to react quickly in combat conditions

mobilization until the end of martial law or service under an infantry assault contract (14 months for civilians; 10 months for active military; from 6 months for military personnel released during martial law)
guaranteed delay after completion of the contract – 6 months, for each month of performing combat missions – three months in addition to the delay
in case of signing a contract by an active serviceman: additional 6 months. deferment for each year of service from 2022 until the signing of this contract, additional 1 month for each year of service until 2022
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
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)
service as part of a combat unit with modern equipment
basic combined arms training and professional training (if necessary)
regular training and opportunities for professional development
a full package of social benefits, health benefits and other types of financial assistance
the status of a participant in hostilities