Infantry Officers

Direct, train, and lead infantry units in ground combat operations. Duties include directing deployment of infantry weapons, vehicles, and equipment; directing location, construction, and camouflage of infantry positions and equipment; managing field communications operations; coordinating with armor, artillery, and air support units; performing strategic and tactical planning, including battle plan development; and leading basic reconnaissance operations.

What They Do

Infantry officers lead and manage teams of soldiers in ground combat operations, overseeing everything from daily training exercises to complex tactical missions. They spend their time planning operations, analyzing terrain and intelligence reports, and making strategic decisions that affect their unit's effectiveness and safety. During training periods, they develop and supervise rigorous physical conditioning programs, weapons qualifications, and tactical drills that keep their soldiers combat-ready. They coordinate closely with other military units—including armor, artillery, and air support—to ensure seamless execution of missions.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Security Policy and Strategy(masters)Missouri State University-Springfield, MO
$102,639