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Overview
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It’s also the starting point for many advanced schools such as: Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School, and Pathfinder School.
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Enlistees attend Infantry One Station Unit Training for 14 weeks, which primarily takes place in the field, as well as the classroom.
During training, they will list their specific infantry job preferences, although assignments are determined by the needs of the Army. Upon graduation from One Station Unit Training, they are assigned to one of the following infantry specialties:
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
https://www.goarmy.com/learn/understanding-the-asvab.html
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation at https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/total-compensation.html
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.
(Current bonus status for Infantry at time of posting)
36 month contract = 20K bonus
48 month contract = 25K bonus
60 month contract = 30K bonus
72 month contract = 40K bonus
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits at https://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education-benefits.html
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in federal, state and local law enforcement.
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.
Please go to the following website for more information: https://www.army.mil/info/organization/