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Infantry Officer - 11A


  • Active/Reserve:Active Duty
  • Officer/Enlisted:Officer
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The infantry officer is responsible for leading the infantry and combined armed forces during land combat.

Job Duties

  • Coordinate the employment of Infantry Soldiers at all levels of command in U.S. and multinational operations
  • At increasing levels of leadership, an infantry captain's responsibilities may include:
  • Commanding and controlling the infantry and combined armed companies and companysized units (200 300 Soldiers)
  • Developing doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique infantry missions
  • Instructing Infantry skills at service schools and combat training centers
  • Serving as an Infantry advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations

    • 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 an infantry officer requires completion of the Basic Officer Leadership Courses I, II & III. These courses will emphasize leadership, tactics and technical competence that are common to the infantry. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Infantry officers can also volunteer for airborne and ranger school or for specific developmental assignments in airborne and ranger units.

    Helpful Skills

  • Selfdiscipline, confidence and intelligence
  • Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
  • Ability to make quick decisions
  • Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • No ASVAB

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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    To learn more about the Army's rank structure, see our complete list of Army ranks.
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