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11X Infantryman Jobs

As a first step toward becoming an Infantryman, you’ll train in the use of small arms, anti-tank, and other weapons systems. You will be responsible for capturing, destroying, and repelling enemy ground forces during missions. This is also the starting point for many advanced schools, such as Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School, and Pathfinder School.

ASVABCO 77
Training22 weeks of Infantry One Station Unit Training
Physical demandsHeavy
ClearanceNo security-clearance requirement is listed on the current public GoArmy profile

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • As a first step toward becoming an Infantryman, you’ll train in the use of small arms, anti-tank, and other weapons systems.
  • You will be responsible for capturing, destroying, and repelling enemy ground forces during missions.
  • This is also the starting point for many advanced schools, such as Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School, and Pathfinder School.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

EvasionPhysical & Mental StrengthWeapons OperationsRemain calm under stressWorking as a teamreadiness to accept challenge and dangerTremendous discipline and high morale

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 0–18 semester hours.

Recruiting-option estimate; the applicable training and potential recommendation depend on the MOS ultimately awarded. Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

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Civilian connection

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Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.

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Corporate Training Specialist

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

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Law Enforcement Officer

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Public safety agencies, Government contractors, Industrial employers

Credential note: A civilian license, certification, academy, or employer-approved credential may be required.

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Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

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