OVERVIEW Not afraid of challenges? As an infantry soldier you are the Army's primary war-fighters and at the core of the Combat Arms team. You are responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. WHAT THEY DO Each Infantry Soldier belongs to one of the Infantry regiments of the Canadian Army, some of which bear battle honours more than a century old. As the Army's primary war-fighters and the core of the Combat Arms team, Infantry Soldiers are responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. Supported by the Artillery, regiments of Armour and the Combat Engineers, Infantry Soldiers are capable of operating anywhere in the world in any environment — Arctic tundra, mountains, jungle or desert — and in any combination of arms, including airmobile and amphibious operations. Infantry Soldiers have the following primary duties: Expertly operate and maintain a wide range of personal and section-level weapons, including rifle (with and without bayonet), hand-grenades, light, medium and heavy machine-guns; and anti-tank weapons; Use sophisticated equipment for field communications, navigation and night-vision surveillance; Inspect and maintain weapon systems, vehicles and equipment (including clothing, survival gear and personal defensive equipment); Participate in airborne operations; Operate with support elements such as fighter aircraft, tactical helicopters (troop-carrying and reconnaissance) and artillery; Engage in unarmed combat; and Employ fieldcraft and battle procedures including camouflage and concealment, patrol, assault, defence, and escape-and-evasion tactics. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Infantry Soldiers must be physically robust, mentally tough, dependable, self-disciplined, and able to react quickly and adapt readily to changing situations. They must possess courage and common sense, and be both able and willing to learn the wide range of specialized skills and techniques made necessary by the diverse nature of infantry operations. Personal integrity and leadership ability are vital, as is the ability to work well as part of a team.

• published: 02 Nov 2009
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