Army Infantryman (11B)

The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces.

Job Duties

• Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
  
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
  
• Assist in reconnaissance missions
  
• Process prisoners of war and captured documents
  
• Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.)

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for infantryman requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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