Infanteer

OverviewAs a member of the military, Infantry Soldiers are the Army’s primary combat fighters and are responsible for closing with and destroying the enemy. They are the core members of the Combat Arms team, which includes Artillery and Armour Soldiers.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. The primary duties of Infantry Soldiers are to:Expertly operate and maintain a wide range of weapons, including rifle, hand-grenades, light, medium and heavy machine-guns, and anti-tank weaponsUse sophisticated equipment for field communications, navigation and night-vision surveillanceInspect and maintain weapon systems, vehicles, survival gear and personal defensive equipmentParticipate in airborne operationsOperate with support elements such as fighter aircraft, tactical and artilleryEngage in unarmed combatEmploy camouflage and concealment, patrol, assault, defence, and escape-and-evasion tactics.Work environmentInfantry Soldiers normally work outdoors. Both in training and on operations they live and work in conditions that would resemble those in the field. Infantry Soldiers will be posted to a battalion in Canada, but there are employment opportunities across Canada and on deployed operations around the world.If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reser...