Infantry
Military:
The infantry is the main land combat force of the military. In peacetime, the infantry's role is to stay ready to defend our country. In combat, the role of the infantry is to capture or destroy enemy ground forces and repel enemy attacks. The infantry operate weapons and equipment to engage and destroy enemy ground forces.
Job Titles
- Basic Infantryman
- Basic Marine With Enlistment Guarantee
- Critical Skills Operator
- Expeditionary Force - Combat Skills
- General Service Marine
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Military:
- $42,103
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
Historical Job Growth
Military:job in recent demand
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Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
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