11B Light Infantry
About This Occupation
In the U.S. Army, 11A is the designation for an Infantry Officer, while 11B is strictly for an enlisted Infantryman. Officers do not have an 11B designation; they serve under the 11A area of concentration to lead platoons, companies, and battalions.
Key Differences
11A (Infantry Officer): For commissioned officers (Second Lieutenant up through Colonel). They focus on tactical planning, leading larger formations, and overall unit command rather than operating individual specialty weapon systems as their primary day-to-day job.
11B (Infantryman): For enlisted personnel (Private up to Sergeant First Class). They are the ground combat force that directly executes close combat missions and operates infantry weaponry.
Civilian Career Matches
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