11A Infantry

U.S. Army MOS code 11A designates an Infantry Officer. They lead the Army's primary land combat force, responsible for commanding infantry units, directing tactical ground operations, and managing the training, discipline, and welfare of soldiers from platoon to battalion levels and higher.

Core Responsibilities

Tactical Command: Lead infantry platoons, companies, or battalions during combat and peacetime missions.

Unit Readiness: Oversee daily physical training, weapons qualification, and tactical drills.

Operations

Planning: Coordinate fire support, troop movements, and intelligence data in combined-arms environments.

Personnel Management: Ensure the health, morale, discipline, and professional growth of assigned troops.

Qualifications & Training

Commissioning: Must be a commissioned officer via West Point, ROTC, or Officer Candidate School (OCS).

Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC): Complete specialized tactical and leadership training at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning).

Advanced Schools: Frequently go on to complete elite training such as Ranger School, Airborne School, or Air Assault School.