Infantry (Soldiers)

Overview

Who is Infantry (Soldiers)?

Infantrymen attack the enemy on foot, armed with self-loading rifles, automatic rifles, machine guns, grenades, mines, anti-tank weaponry, shoulder-fired missiles, and rocket launchers. Infantry forces take and hold enemy locations and defend their own. Troops rely on various modes of transport, including personnel carriers and jeeps, to maintain a high level of mobility. The infantry also includes elite commando groups and paratroopers. Infantry leaders and personnel must undertake extensive weapons handling training. As the ground combat force, they will capture, destroy, and discourage enemy forces, aid in surveillance, and assist in mobilising soldiers and armaments to support the operation.

Typical day at work

What does Infantry (Soldiers) do?

The infantry is the Army's primary ground combat element and its backbone. They are tasked with protecting our nation from any land danger and capturing, defeating, and repelling enemy ground troops. In addition, they will aid in reconnaissance and assist in mobilising soldiers and equipment to support the task as the ground combat force.

• operating and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades
• locating, constructing, and camouflaging infantry positions and equipment
• evaluating terrain and recording topographical information
• operating and maintaining the field communications equipment
• assessing the need for and directing supporting fire
• placing explosives and performing minesweeping activities on land
• participating in basic reconnaissance operations

Abilities & aptitude needed

What are the skills, abilities & aptitude needed to become Infantry (Soldiers)?

• physical fitness and endurance
• concentration skills and fast reactions
• active listening skills and the ability to follow instructions quickly
• the ability to work well with others in a team
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• thinking and reasoning skills and the confidence to act quickly
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Courses

Which course I can pursue?