17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade

The 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Kryvyi Rih Brigade of the Ground Forces has been actively participating in the war against the occupiers from 2014 to the present day. It went through the battles for Sloviansk, Ilovaisk, Debaltseve, and the defense of Mariupol. With the start of the full-scale invasion, it carried out missions in the east and south of Ukraine.
Combat Path
In 2014, the unit took part in the liberation of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, and Chervonyi Lyman.
In 2017, the 17th Brigade conducted combat operations along the line of contact in Donbas.
In 2022, during the full-scale offensive of Russian troops against Ukraine, the soldiers of the 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade took part in the battles to liberate the Kharkiv region from the Russians. Near the village of Bilohorivka in the Luhansk region, the brigade destroyed over 100 units of Russian armored vehicles that were preparing to cross the Siverskyi Donets.
 

6 vacancies

Rifleman

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • engaging enemy forces with standard-issue rifles and small arms in various combat conditions
  • • carrying out patrol, assault, and defensive tasks as part of an infantry fire team or squad
  • • executing orders in close coordination with the team leader and supporting elements
  • • clearing enemy buildings, trenches, and positions during urban or field operations
  • • participating in force protection duties, at observation posts, and in perimeter security
  • • keeping personal weapons and equipment in fully operational condition
  • • assisting in the evacuation of the wounded, replenishment of supplies, and other combat-related tasks

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian will be an advantage
  • • fitness for military service in terms of health
  • • military training or relevant service experience will be an advantage
  • • knowledge of combat tactics and machine gun operation will be an advantage
  • • high physical fitness and endurance
  • • ability to work in a team, discipline, and readiness to carry out tasks in high-risk conditions
  • • readiness for long-term field deployments
  • • readiness to work in a combat zone
  • • absence of alcohol or drug addiction

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special training and exercises with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days

Rifleman-Paramedic

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • carrying out combat tasks and missions as part of a unit
  • • engaging enemy personnel and military equipment
  • • providing first aid on the battlefield/in the combat zone
  • • participating in the evacuation of the wounded (CASEVAC)
  • • assisting the unit's doctor
  • • maintaining a high level of personal combat readiness
  • • operating and keeping the assigned weapon and equipment in combat-ready, clean, and functional condition
  • • diligently studying military matters
  • • being ready to carry out assigned tasks
  • • continuously improving professional skills and knowledge

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • first aid skills will be an advantage
  • • strict prohibition of alcohol and drug use
  • • physical endurance
  • • stress resistance
  • • combat experience is an advantage
  • • motivation and the desire to contribute to victory

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special training and exercises with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days

UAV Operator

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • carrying out combat tasks as part of a unit
  • • conducting reconnaissance and surveillance, video monitoring, searching, identifying and determining the coordinates of targets, aerial photography and aerial video recording
  • • delivering "cargo" using unmanned aerial vehicles
  • • observing military discipline, executing combat orders

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • readiness to work in a zone of active combat operations
  • • fitness for military service in terms of health and moral-psychological qualities
  • • readiness to constantly learn and develop
  • • high responsibility, result orientation, decisiveness, and communication skills
  • • absence of alcohol or drug addiction
  • • military service experience will be an advantage

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special training and exercises with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days

Mortarman

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • deploying, packing up, and aiming the mortar system
  • • operating 82 mm, 120 mm mortars and other models of foreign weaponry
  • • destroying and suppressing enemy personnel
  • • destroying enemy firing positions, shelters, and dugouts
  • • clearly carrying out the tasks of the unit commander

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • experience operating mortar systems or willingness to learn quickly
  • • fitness for service in terms of health and moral qualities
  • • high level of motivation and stress resistance
  • • abstention from the use of alcohol and psychotropic substances
  • • readiness to work in a zone of active combat operations
  • • experience in combat operations will be an advantage

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special training and exercises with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days

Machine Gunner

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • using the machine gun to suppress enemy firing points, destroy personnel, and provide fire support for the advance of your unit
  • • providing constant and effective fire cover for the actions of rifle teams, snipers, as well as during maneuvers, withdrawal, or fortification
  • • constantly monitoring the battlefield, identifying enemy positions and targets, and reporting them to the commander
  • • quickly and correctly selecting a firing position, setting it up (digging in), determining sectors of fire, preparing a range card (for long-term positions)
  • • following orders: clearly executing the orders and instructions of commanders regarding fire, movement, and interaction with other soldiers
  • • regularly inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, and fixing minor malfunctions of the machine gun (for example, firing delays)
  • • checking the availability and quality of ammunition, the loading of belts, ensuring the serviceability of all weapon mechanisms before going on a mission

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • fitness for military service in terms of health
  • • military training or relevant service experience will be an advantage
  • • knowledge of combat tactics and machine gun operation will be an advantage
  • • high physical fitness and endurance
  • • ability to work in a team, discipline, and readiness to carry out tasks in high-risk conditions
  • • readiness for long-term field deployments
  • • readiness to work in a combat zone
  • • absence of alcohol or drug addiction

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special training and exercises with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days

Grenadier

1 100 – 2 800 USD per month

Service in military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Responsibilities

  • • effective and safe use of the grenade launcher (RPG, AGS, or another type of weapon) to destroy tanks, armored personnel carriers, fortified firing positions, enemy personnel, and other identified targets
  • • destroying identified targets on the order of the squad commander or independently if they pose an immediate threat
  • • providing fire support for one's own squad/unit during an assault, defense, or maneuver
  • • continuous observation of the battlefield, detecting new targets, changes in the situation, and enemy positions
  • • timely reporting to the commander on detected targets and fire results
  • • knowledge of the assigned weapon and its combat capabilities
  • • constantly keeping the grenade launcher, ammunition, and other assigned weapons in serviceable condition and combat readiness (cleaning, maintenance)

Requirements

  • • language of communication – Spanish or English
  • • fitness for military service in terms of health and moral-psychological qualities
  • • high physical endurance
  • • high level of self-discipline and sufficient stress resistance
  • • readiness to carry out tasks in a zone of active combat operations
  • • readiness to constantly learn and improve knowledge
  • • combat experience will be an advantage
  • • absence of alcohol or drug addiction

Conditions

  • • 500 USD for the training period, 1,100 – 2,800 USD for carrying out tasks and orders (depending on the place of deployment), + 1,670 USD additionally for every 30 days on the front line
  • • signing an official 3-year contract (termination possible after 6 months), 2-month probationary period.
  • • one month of special exercises and training with professional instructors.
  • • meals, special clothing and equipment, accommodation, medical and social support at the expense of the state.
  • • financial compensation in case of injury
  • • annual basic leave of 30 days