Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
11B Infantryman
Overview
An Infantryman serves in or leads infantry activities that employ individual small arms or heavy anti-armor crew-served weapons. The Infantryman operates from vehicles or while dismounted in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.
Core Skills
- small unit leadership
- team coordination
- situational awareness
- risk assessment
- incident response
- radio communications procedures
- checklist and SOP execution
- training and mentoring
- problem solving under stress
- physical security practices
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Law Enforcement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Career Growth
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Business Continuity Planners
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 11B. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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