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