Do all army enlisted serve as infantry?

Question

I was told that you can only do what your skills are but then i was told that everyone fights then after your done you go into your field. Is this true? Please give source.

Answer 1

Not at all. Most soldiers, upon completion of their training, go to work in the field that they enlisted for and were trained to do. At the same time, all soldiers, regardless of MOS, are expected to be proficient in basic soldier skills, as there is always the possibility that those skills will be needed in a field or wartime enviornment.

Answer 2

Almost every soldier going to Iraq or Afghanistan will get some time in the field because of the shortage of 11-Bravos. You will receive training in your M.O.S. Then you will be sent where ever you are needed. My son is a 13-F , In Iraq he was a gunner on Hummer's. I wish the Army would be a little more like the marines. A rifleman FIRST then what ever your MOS calls for. You should enlist in the Army to become a soldier FIRST, anything training you get later is a bonus. It's a shame that young people go into the military then complain about having to go to war as it messes up their training for civilian life.

Answer 3

If you look at the US army site you should find the Army is divided into multiple units, it is going through a major transformation that could be vastly different than what is shown now. But the major divisions are Infantry, Armored, Calvary, Mountain, Airborne, and Armored Calvary. To really find out what each entail go to the Army's site. Some units have age old names that have not changed since the Army's beginnings. Support units are also there.

Answer 4

No, not all enlisted serve as infantry.
Like the Marines, everyone learns how to use their rifle... but that doesn't mean they all know how to fight- like the infantry.
After Basic training, you go to AIT (advanced individual training), and learn your job skill.
After learning your job, you go into that field.
You won't be put into a field that you haven't been trained for.... a clerk won't be put in as military police, just as an infantrymen won't be put into a public affairs office.

Soldiers can have training in more than 1 field but each job requires that specific training.
My husband has 14 yrs as 11B and has gone to various related schools this entire time... if you want to promote, schools and training are required.
HTH

Answer 5

The short answer is No. The Army would prefer that its troops perform the job they were trained to perform. However, every soldier is trained with fundamental infrantry skills in Basic Training-just in case they're necessary. I was a Cartographer (Map Maker) in the Army (MOS 81-C), but alsways knew that my un-offical secondary MOS was 11-B (Infantry).

Answer 6

Korean Vet, -- My buddy volunteered for Army. After Infantry basic he volunteered for Paratroops and made 5 jumps to qualify. He was sent to Korea and assigned to an Armored outfit: i.e., Tanks. No jumpers needed! Lined up with new replacements, he was on the "right" end of the line and from "here down" you're all Medics. He "fought" with the tankers using his trusty 1911- 45 cal. pistol to kill gooks and as their Aid Man saved lives. Promoted to S/Sgt. he survived the war. Here's to the Army and their "MOS"es, back then. What now?

Answer 7

the two exceptionally equivalent coaching. From what i've got heard Boot Camp (Marines) is a lot greater durable and extensive than military uncomplicated coaching yet military infantry college is a lot greater durable that Marine Infantry so it evens out. Marines are greater in all risk to place in for the period of peace time because of the fact of their cellular nature yet army Seals (MARSOC and Rangers to possibly) are the only militia unit who're exceptionally much absolute to place in.

Answer 8

In Iraq, ALL MOS's patrol, transport, and guard. Look at death statistics broken out by MOS: MPs, transportation, engineers, civil affairs, and intelligence all have high death rates comparable to infantry, armor, and artillery.

Answer 9

Although everyone is trained as fighter no after AIT you proceed to your MOS. I spent 4 years as a clerk at a headquarters.

Answer 10

No,what you do in the army depends on your skills and what you enlist to do