Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
11A Infantry
Overview
An Infantry officer commands an Infantry unit or assists its commander. The officer also serves in positions that require general infantry experience.
Core Skills
- team and organizational leadership
- operations planning and execution
- risk assessment and mitigation
- training development and delivery
- resource and personnel management
- reporting and briefing
- problem solving under uncertainty
- cross-functional coordination
- decision making under pressure
- policy and SOP implementation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Atlassian JIRA
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Physical Security
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Career Growth
- Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
Related Occupations
- Management Analysts
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Training and Development Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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