The US Army

In the United States Army, the Infantry is considered one of the main combat forces and serves as an important division at all times. Each Infantryman learns to be ready at a moment’s notice to defend the country by pushing back enemy forces during combat.
In many of the advanced schools located in the United States, learning about the Infantry is the starting point for more training and knowledge. Schools that can be found using the fundamentals of the Infantry are:

• Sniper Schools
• Ranger Schools
• Airborne Schools
• Special Forces
• Pathfinder School

Once a soldier has been assigned to an Infantry unit, they move on to attend a 13-week course that combines the Army Basic Training and Infantry AIT (Advanced Individual Training). Most of the training happens out in the field, and there is some additional classroom training. Types of activities that happen out in the field include target practice and squad maneuvers, and even when they are not in actual training, learning new skills is always part of the job. Being part of the Infantry also means that each soldier keeps their skills at the peak, as well as always being prepared.

As an enlisted soldier of the Infantry division, each person is able to list what types of jobs they would like to have, but the Army has the final decision as to what is needed in particular. Skills that work well for soldiers in the Infantry decisions are:

• Working well as a team member
• Readily accepting challenges
• Staying in good physical condition
• Having an interest in small weapons and ground tactics
• Staying calm during stressful situations

Learning jobs and skills with an Infantry division can be advantageous for life after the military once a soldier enters the civilian workforce. Aside from getting training in working as a team with discipline, there are many jobs in the federal, state and local law enforcements. Many soldiers with Infantry training go on to become police officers, as well as many other career choices.