As a first step toward becoming an Infantryman, you’ll train in the use of small arms, anti-tank, and other weapons systems. You will be responsible for capturing, destroying, and repelling enemy ground forces during missions. This is also the starting point for many advanced schools, such as Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School, and Pathfinder School.
SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN
- Evasion
- Physical & Mental Strength
- Weapons Operations
REQUIREMENTS
- 22 weeks of Infantry One Station Unit Training
- 87ASVAB Score: Combat (CO)
CERTIFICATIONS
- 10 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
Education
The Post-9/11 GI Bill
The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty
This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you.
The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
This program helps members of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment. These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving.
In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including:
- Online schooling and correspondence courses
- Part-time schooling
- Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business
- Flight school
- Licensing and certification courses
- Vocational training and trade schools
- National testing
- On-the-job training
- Tutorial assistance
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- 17 to 34 years old
- Healthy and in good physical condition
- In good moral standing