11B INFANTRYMAN - Army National Guard-Alabama : Job Details

The Infantry is the main land combat force and fighting foundation of the National Guard. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces. JOB DUTIES: Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry Assist in reconnaissance missions Process prisoners of war and captured documents Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.) TRAINING: Twenty-two weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes 10 weeks and 3 days of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field at Fort Moore, GA.REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)Combat (CO): 87 Learn more about the ASVAB . HELPFUL SKILLS: Willingness to accept challenges Ability to perform well under stress Physically and mentally in shape Ability to work as a team member FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS The skills you learn will help prepare you for any chosen career.