IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - M-DAY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - POSITION VACANCY NUMBER MDV 25-079

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M-DAY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT for the Iowa Army National Guard covering a position as an Indirect Fire Infantryman. The notice specifies the position vacancy number (MDV #25-079), closing date (08 August 2025), and the unit/duty location for Motorized CAV Troop in Johnston. It lists eligibility requirements, MOS-specific physical and training prerequisites, duty expectations, and required application packet documents, including submission by mail or email to the Adjutant General of Iowa.

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M-DAY Vacancy Announcement

Position and Eligibility Requirements

MOS Specific Requirements and Training

Summary of Duties

Application Documentation and Instructions

Submission and Notification Instructions

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD-1 M-DAY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION VACANCY NUMBER: MDV \#25-079 CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2025 UNIT/DUTY LOCATION: Motorized CAV Troop / Johnston MINIMUM RANK TO APPLY: SGT DUTY MOS: 11C3O DUTY POSITION: Indirect Fire Infantryman FULL-TIME STAFF POC: SFC Zachary Stoos PHONE: (515) 252–4349 LEADERSHIP POSITION/TYPE: Yes / Squad Leader ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Not currently “Flagged from Favorable Personnel Actions” or under a “Bar to Reenlistment.” 2. Must be or be able to complete 11C MOSQ within 12 months of assignment. 3. Must be able to meet the required service obligation (minimum of 12 months from course completion) . 4. A Soldier who has a remaining contractual service obligation due to an incentive contract for a specific MOS or UIC may apply for non-standard vacancies but will lose remaining incentive payments with the possibility of recoupment, as applicable. 5. Soldiers command removed or self-removed from promotion consideration are not eligible to apply. MOS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. A physical demands rating of Heavy. 2. PULHES: 111221. 3. Color discrimination of red/green. 4. Correctable vision of 20/20 in one eye; 20/100 in other eye. 5. A minimum score of 77 in aptitude area CO. 6. Formal training (completion of MOS 11C course conducted under the auspices of the USA Infantry School) mandatory. 7. Reclassification: Must meet all prerequisites IAW AR 614-200 CH 3-19 and AR 40-501CH 3. 8. Reserve Component: The highest grade an individual may be reclassified into MOS 11Cis anon-promotable E5 (SGT) . Soldiers reclassifying into MOS 11C must complete a mandatory MOS 11C course 11C10-OSUTor an approved NGB equivalent course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Infantry School. TRAINING: 1. Phase 1: 10 Weeks Resident Training Course 2. Phase 2: 12 Weeks Resident Training Course SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The indirect fire infantryman serves as a supervisor or as a member of a mortar squad, section, or platoon. Employs crew and individual weapons in offensive, defensive and retrograde ground combat tactical operations. 1. Perform duties shown in preceding level of skill. Lead a mortar section. Provide tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinatesand superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Receives and issues orders. Coordinate indirect fire support for the mortar. Ensure collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit. Supervise a firing section and various work details. Analyze terrain. Conduct tactical operations for a squad and NBC operations. Maintain operational security. Prepares, operates, and maintains secure communications equipment. Reciprocally lay mortars. Consolidates and re organizes a mortar squad. Supervise fire direction center personnel. Application Documentation: A complete application packet consists of the following documents: (Packets will be in the following order) 1. Vacancy Announcement 2. Soldier Selection Board Record Brief 3. Last 3 NCOERs (if applicable) 4. APFT and Weigh Control History ( DTMS History Report Printout) 5. MedPros Printout 6. Memo of Non-Flagging Actions (Must be signed by 1SG or Commander) 7. ACASP supporting documentation (if applicable) Application Instructions: Documents need to be scanned as one PDF labeled as Vacancy\# Last name i.e. MDV \#25- 001_Snuffy. Do not scan documents individually. Where to forward application: Mail: The Adjutant General of Iowa, ATTN: NGIA-PER-EPM, 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1824 Applications can be emailed to [ng.ia.iaarng.list.per-epm@army.mil](ng.ia.iaarng.list.per-epm@army.mil. The subject)[. The subject](ng.ia.iaarng.list.per-epm@army.mil. The subject) line of the email will be marked as “Application Packet for M-Day Vacancy \# - ” Applications must be received and stamped into this

FAQs

What is the closing date and vacancy number for this M-DAY position?

The vacancy is MDV #25-079 and the closing date is 08 August 2025.

What MOS duty position is advertised?

The duty position is Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C3O), located with Motorized CAV Troop / Johnston.

What documents must be included in the application packet?

The packet must include, in order: Vacancy Announcement; Soldier Selection Board Record Brief; last 3 NCOERs (if applicable); APFT and Weigh Control History (DTMS printout); MedPros printout; Memo of Non-Flagging Actions; and ACASP supporting documentation (if applicable).

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