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The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It’s equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman’s role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat.
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen. An Infantry soldier is special: he must be able to shoot better, perform better under extreme physical duress, and fit into an Infantry squad upon graduation. He must have discipline and high morale and understand the core values that make our Army great and the Infantry the “Queen of Battle.”
Some of your duties as a Infantrymen may include:
Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and live combat
Perform hand-to-hand combat
Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
Assist in reconnaissance missions
Operate two-way radios and signal equipment
Process prisoners of war and captured documents
Learn to use, maintain and store various combat weaponry (rifles, machine guns, anti-tank
mines, etc.)
Requirements
Infantryman must perform strenuous physical activities, such as marching while carrying equipment, digging foxholes and climbing over obstacles. Being in top physical condition is a plus. Infantrymen need good hearing and vision.
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