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Army Rifleman  Three questions 1-How much do you get paid? 2- What qualifications do you need? 3-How much training do you need? About the job Being an army rifleman is a job that requires a lot of skill and determination in order to achieve the best that you can. In the army you will be a valuble team player, having a specialized role in your team. You will become experienced with a wide range of weapons and vehicles. and the job has a very good pay.

Answers to the questions

Q1-The pay for a Rifleman varies depending on your rank

Privates (recently graduated soldiers) earn between $44,000 and $50,000 a year.

Lance corporals earn between $50,000 and $53,000.

Corporals earn between $55,000 and $63,000.

Sergeants earn between $62,000 and $71,000.

Staff sergeants earn between $69,000 and $82,000

Warrant officers earn between $75,000 and $92,000.

Q2-You need to have completed 3 years secondary education and have a proven ability in maths and english at level one NCEA.

Q3-There are no prerequisites for the job but being physically fit helps.

Qualifications

Some subjects you can take at school to help get this job are
 * English
 * Mathematics
 * Physics
 * Information Technology

Useful experience could be involvement in youth organisations such as cadets or scouts.

What you will do in the army includes


 * operate and maintain military equipment, including weapons, radios and vehicles
 * do manual work such as loading and unloading supplies, and setting up camps
 * train across a number of areas, including navigation, first aid, and fitness
 * take part in ceremonial events such as parades
 * take part in peacekeeping operations as part of a United Nations force
 * participate in wartime-scenario training exercises
 * help in search and rescue operations, and disaster relief efforts in New Zealand and overseas.

Conclusion Being a Rifleman in the Army is a very demanding job at times but is very rewarding.It is a very interesting job that can send you around the world. If you are an athletic person who likes learning something new this job is for you.