Mortar Commander
Requirements
- Fitness for service in terms of health and moral qualities
- Desire to keep learning and improving your skills
- Age 18 to 45
- Physical endurance and no contraindications to performing military service
- Ability to work as part of a team and carry out the combat orders of command
- Ability to make decisions in stressful situations
Responsibilities
- Leading personnel and motivating the unit
- Observing military discipline and monitoring the state of discipline in the unit
- Maintaining the squad's materiel and weapons in proper condition
- Monitoring the morale and psychological state of the unit
- Directing mortar fire during combat operations
- Carrying out command orders on fire training and fire support for the unit
- Carrying out combat tasks as part of a unit, including in the combat zone
- Compliance with military regulations and discipline
Terms
- Mobilisation until the end of martial law, or contract service
- Basic and specialist training as required
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 + an additional bonus of up to UAH 100,000 for carrying out tasks in the combat zone — up to UAH 121,000 per month in total, depending on the duration and area of the tasks
- Full social package
- Full provision of protective equipment and military property
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Vacancy: Mortar Commander
Mortar fire on a target does not happen by itself — it is prepared and delivered by the crew, and the decision on where and when to fire is made by the commander.
The Mortar Commander leads the mortar crew and directs fire for effect: assigns tasks to the crew, determines firing data and is responsible for the crew working smoothly together.
This is a position for those who have already been a crew member or gunner and are ready to take responsibility for the whole crew.
Who can become a Mortar Commander
Experience in a mortar crew is required. This is not an entry-level position.
What really matters:
- Knowledge of mortar tactics and of calculating firing data
- Ability to make quick decisions under pressure
- Leadership qualities, authority within the crew
- Ability to keep the crew working together smoothly under stress
- Medical fitness — determined by the military medical board (VLK)
How the commander differs from the gunner: the commander decides where and when to fire and is responsible for the crew. The gunner handles the technical part — laying the mortar.
What a Mortar Commander does in the 141st SMB
In addition to what is described in the requirements above:
- Assigning tasks to the crew
- Determining firing data
- Ensuring the crew works smoothly together during a fire mission
- Communicating with command and neighbouring units
- Monitoring the combat readiness of weapons and personnel
How you will be trained
The path is the same for everyone: 51 days of basic military training, then the brigade adaptation course — 14–15 days with instructors who have combat experience.
People come to the Mortar Commander position with crew experience — as a gunner or crew member. Then comes training in crew leadership and mortar tactics.
Tactical medicine is drilled until it becomes automatic. Our instructors' principle is short: the priority is to survive.
What you will be provided with
You will be fully kitted out: gear, protective equipment, weapons and ammunition.
You will not be on your own. The commander relies on the crew — the gunner and crew members you work with every day.
What the terms include:
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 + an additional bonus of up to UAH 100,000 for carrying out tasks in the combat zone — up to UAH 121,000 per month in total, depending on the duration and area of the tasks
- Full provision of gear, protective equipment and military property
- The social package provided for service members
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Where you can grow
- Battery commander — the next level
- Instructor training mortar crews
- Artillery staff positions
- A related move into an SPG or gun crew
In the 141st, competence and results count — not length of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Logic and process: we answer the key questions about enlistment, training and status.
Apply for this positionCan I become a Mortar Commander without experience?
+No, this is not an entry-level position. People come with experience as a gunner or crew member.
Does the commander lay the mortar personally?
+No, the gunner is responsible for laying. The commander makes decisions and leads the crew.
How do people progress in a mortar crew?
+The typical path is crew member → gunner → commander, gaining experience at each stage.
I have no military experience. Can I still join you?
+Yes. Most of our best specialists were civilians yesterday. What matters to us is your motivation. We’ll match a role to your skills: if you understand machinery — you’ll go to the mechanics; if you know electronics — to UAVs or communications. Everything military — we’ll teach you.
How long does training take before deployment to the unit?
+Every recruit completes Basic General Military Training (BGMT) at a training center. After that — additional specialized training depending on the chosen role. We send only the prepared to the line of contact — that is our core principle.
What happens after I fill out the form?
+Your application goes to the recruiting center. Within 24 hours our specialist will call — it’s not an interrogation, just an introduction and answers to your questions. If we’re a match, the brigade issues an official request and our liaison helps you get through the TRC and MMB as fast as possible.
Can I transfer to the 141st SMB from another unit?
+Yes, we consider transfers — including via the Army+ app. Fill out the form and select the status “Active service member” — a recruiter will advise on your real chances and the steps involved.
I am AWOL (SZCh). Can I join?
+The law allows a return to service. If you’re motivated to fight in a sound team — fill out the form and state your status honestly. Our specialists will advise you individually on legal ways to return. Confidentially.
Do you provide uniform and equipment?
+Yes. The brigade fully provides basic kit, body armor, helmets and weapons. Plus — thanks to a strong volunteer network, we have additional technological support: drones, EW, transport.
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Tell us which role you wantWhat happens after you apply
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A call within 24 hours
Your application goes to the recruiting centre and a specialist calls within a day. It is not an interrogation — just an introduction and answers to your questions.
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Interview and choosing a role
Together we look at what you can do and where it is most useful. If we are a match, the brigade issues an official request for your transfer.
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Enlistment office and medical board — with support
Our liaison helps you get through the enlistment office and the military medical board as fast as possible. You do not navigate the queues alone.
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Training first, then the unit
Basic general military training takes 51 days, followed by the brigade’s 14–15 day adaptation course with instructors who have combat experience. We send only prepared soldiers to the front line.