Our Infantryman job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Infantryman role
An infantryman is a military soldier who is trained to fight on foot in close combat. They are trained to use a variety of weapons and tactics to support their unit in battle.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Infantryman is to serve in the front-line combat units of the United States Army. Infantrymen are responsible for conducting ground combat operations and engaging in close combat with the enemy. They use a variety of weapons, tactics, and vehicles to complete their mission. Infantrymen also provide security for other units, perform reconnaissance and surveillance, and provide medical aid to wounded soldiers. In addition, they are trained in a variety of other duties, such as artillery support, communications, and logistics.
Infantryman Summary
An Infantryman is a soldier in the United States Army who is trained to fight on foot in combat situations. They are the primary fighting force on the ground and are responsible for engaging and defeating the enemy in close combat situations. Infantrymen are trained to carry out a variety of missions, such as reconnaissance, raids, ambushes, assaults, and defending against enemy attacks. Infantrymen are also trained to operate a variety of weapons and vehicles, as well as to provide medical aid and communications in the field.
Infantryman Duties
- Train in the use of infantry weapons, such as rifle and grenade launcher
- Conduct reconnaissance missions
- Take part in raids and ambushes
- Assist in the preparation of defensive positions
- March long distances carrying weapons and equipment
- Engage in hand-to-hand combat
- Provide support to other military operations
Infantryman Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Tactical Planning
- Weapon Handling
- Combat Training
Infantryman Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
- Be able to meet physical demands of the job
- Be able to pass a background check
Personal Traits
- Disciplined
- Physically Fit
- Courageous
- Adaptable
- Good Judgement