The Infantry is the main land combat force and core fighting strength of the Army. It's equally important during peacetime and in combat. The role of an Infantry Officer is to be a leader in operations specific to the Infantry and to lead others in all areas of land combat.
The responsibilities of an Infantry Lieutenant may include:
- Leading and controlling the Infantry and combined armed forces during land combat
- Coordinate employment of Infantry Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations
Beyond the Captain level, Infantry Officers may continue in the Operations career field, serving in the Infantry at ever increasing levels of leadership and responsibility. The Operations career field supports the deployment, employment of land forces, and is composed of additional functional areas: Psychological Operations/Civil Affairs and Logistician.
Infantry Officers can also decide to serve in other career fields, such as the Information Operations career field, which manages the many forms of information flows during Army operations.
Responsibilities of an Infantry Captain may include:
- Commanding and controlling the Infantry and combined armed companies and company-sized units (200-300 Soldiers)
- Coordinate employment of Infantry Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations
- Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Infantry missions
- Instruct Infantry skills at service schools and combat training centers
- Serve as an Infantry advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations
Phone, Fax & E-mail
Phone: 918-444-3067
Fax: 918-444-3065
E-mail: nsurotc@nsuok.edu
