How to hire an indirect fire infantryman

How to hire an indirect fire infantryman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step indirect fire infantryman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an indirect fire infantryman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new indirect fire infantryman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an indirect fire infantryman, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect indirect fire infantryman also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of indirect fire infantrymen.

   Type of Indirect Fire Infantryman	Description	Hourly rate
   Indirect Fire Infantryman		$11-32
   Soldier	A soldier is responsible for maintaining the peace and order within a society by implementing security measures and safety protocols in the area and defending the citizens from terrorism attacks. Soldiers also assist with investigations of suspicious activities and identifying defense techniques in case of battle warnings and trespassers' attacks... Show more	$10-27
   11B Infantryman	An 11B infantryman is primarily in charge of leading an infantry team during land combat operations. Their duties include participating in reconnaissance operations, providing technical and tactical guidance, organizing or operating communications equipment, and coordinating with fellow members of the force... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Technical Guidance
   • Combat
   • Platoon
   • MOS
   • Defensive Operations
   • Mortars
   • Ammunition
   • Two-Way Radio
   • Safety Checks
   • Weapon Systems
   • Tactical Operations
   • Physical Fitness
   • Professional Development
   • Ribbon

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish a vast majority of BCT before receiving a general discharge for Hallux Valgus.
   • Review and verify gun data for accurate input, ensure proper safety checks before fire missions and proper ammunition expenditure.
   • Serve as a driver and as a gunner while serving in the mortar platoon.
   • Maintain and organize ammunition and prepare ammunition for proper setting for fire mission.
   • Provide managerial and underlying leadership services to the platoon via instruction of mount operations.
   • Supervise the construction of mortar positions, record operational information on maps, and receive and implement combat orders.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your indirect fire infantryman job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An indirect fire infantryman can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, indirect fire infantrymen' average salary in colorado is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level indirect fire infantrymen 64% less than senior-level indirect fire infantrymen.
   • Certifications. An indirect fire infantryman with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an indirect fire infantryman's salary.

   Average indirect fire infantryman salary

   $41,050yearly

   $19.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level indirect fire infantryman salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing an indirect fire infantryman job description

   An indirect fire infantryman job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an indirect fire infantryman job description:

   Indirect fire infantryman job description example

   As an Army National Guard Indirect Fire Infantryman, you'll be in charge of the Infantry's most powerful weapon - the mortar. As part of a mortar squad, section, or platoon, you will perform challenging activities that may include parachuting from a troop transport airplane to access locations where you will construct mortars and camouflage their positions. You'll also locate and neutralize enemy mines.
   
   As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers, lead and control mortar squads, provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates, and supervise the construction of mortar positions. Advanced Indirect Fire Infantrymen are responsible for receiving and implementing combat orders, directing Soldiers in offensive and defensive operations, and requesting, observing, and adjusting indirect supporting fire.
   Set up, load, and fire three types of mortars
   Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive, and retrograde ground combat
   Operate, clean, and store automatic weapons
   Employ, fire, and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines
   Carry out scouting missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations
   
   Helpful Skills
   Interest in ammunition and weaponry
   Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
   Physically and mentally in shape
   
   Plus, the teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills you learn as an Indirect Fire Infantryman will help prepare you for a career in federal, state or law enforcement or in any civilian career you choose.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which will include a combination of hands-on simulated combat and classroom training where you will keep your skills sharp through frequent squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Ground Forces
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 manager management smoke jumper skydiver

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right indirect fire infantryman for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting indirect fire infantrymen requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new indirect fire infantryman

   Once you've found the indirect fire infantryman candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new indirect fire infantryman first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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