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(Note: Closed to women—see AR 611-1, paragraph 4-7.)

Branch description. Encompasses positions concerned with the training and tactical employment of Infantry units, Infantry soldiers, and combined arms units. Evaluates intelligence, estimates situa­tions, and formulates decisions. Coordinates employment of unit with other units. Commands attached elements. Directs communications, location and construction of Infantry positions and ground obstacles, and camouflaging of positions and equipment. Directs operation and employment of Infantry weapons and equipment such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, hand grenades, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, armored personnel carriers and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Directs training, administration, supply, maintenance, transportation and security activities of Infantry units.

Branch qualifications. DA Pam 600-3 lists qualification criteria for entry and professional development in this branch.

Description of duties. Commands or assists the commander in commanding an Infantry unit. Serves in positions requiring general infantry experience.

Special qualifications. Must have completed the Infantry Of­ficer Basic Course and/or possess the basic knowledge necessary for successful operations in an infantry unit gained through additional training or experience.

Special grading of positions.

(a) The Recon Platoon Leader in a Ranger Regiment will be graded CPT.

(b) The Chief, Leadership Training Program (LTP), at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Ft Polk, LA will be graded LTC.

(c) The company commander in the Alaskan National Guard Scout Battalion will be graded MAJ.

Unique duty positions. None.