Gun Crew Member
Requirements
- Age 18 and over
- Fitness for military service in terms of health and moral and psychological qualities
- Willingness to develop professional skills
- Responsibility, attentiveness, ability to work in a team
- Relevant experience is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Carrying out the gun commander's orders
- Preparing and servicing the gun for combat tasks
- Responsibility for the technical condition of the recoil system, breech and rammer mechanisms
- Timely loading of the gun, fast and precise reactions in combat
- Preparing and bringing up ammunition to the gun
- Taking part in training and improving skills
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: Gun Crew Member
An artillery gun, like a mortar, needs a crew to load it, service it and keep it combat-ready. A gun crew member carries out the commander's orders and keeps the weapon working without interruption.
A gun crew member prepares and services the artillery gun so that combat tasks are carried out effectively, and is responsible for timely loading and the condition of the ammunition.
This is physical and responsible work — the tempo and continuity of fire depend on how well the crew members work together.
Who can become a gun crew member
Experience is not required. Relevant experience is an advantage, but you are trained from scratch.
What really matters:
- Physical endurance — loading a gun is heavier work than loading a mortar
- Responsibility and attentiveness when handling ammunition
- Ability to get your bearings quickly in a combat situation and carry out orders under pressure
- Readiness for teamwork within the crew
- Medical fitness — determined by the military medical board (VLK)
How a gun crew member differs from a mortar crew member: the role is the same, the difference is in the weapon itself — a gun fires on a flat trajectory over longer distances.
What a gun crew member does in the 141st SMB
In addition to what is described in the requirements above:
- Carrying out the gun commander's orders
- Preparing and servicing the gun for combat work
- Monitoring the technical condition of the recoil system and breech mechanisms
- Timely loading, keeping the weapon working without interruption
- Preparing and bringing up ammunition to the gun
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.
Then comes specialist training in an artillery crew: handling ammunition, working with the gunner and the gun commander.
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 alone. A crew member always works within a crew — with the gunner and the gun commander alongside.
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
- Gunner, then gun commander
- Related artillery specialities — mortar, SPG
- Instructor training new crew members
- Artillery staff positions
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 positionHow does a gun differ from a mortar for a crew member?
+The role is the same — loading and servicing. The difference is in the weapon itself and the ranges at which it is used.
Do I need experience?
+No, relevant experience is an advantage; you are trained from scratch.
Is this hard physical work?
+Yes, loading a gun is physically harder than loading a mortar.
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.