infantry soldier
Infantry soldiers fight in combat missions or provide aid in peacekeeping missions and other humanitarian services. They handle weapons and provide defence services where they are required, and attempt to complete missions while causing minimal harm.
Also called: sniper, rifleman, military ranger, foot soldier, infantryman, army soldier
- 12
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- armed forces officer10 skills in common
- artillery officerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- navy officerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- special forces officerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- military engineer5 skills in common
- army corporal4 skills in common
- squadron leader4 skills in common
Essential skills
12- camouflage
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- ensure public safety and security
- execute working instructions
- handle surveillance equipment
- identify security threats
- military combat techniques
- military drill
- perform military operations
- provide humanitarian aid
- surveillance methods
- use different communication channels
Optional skills
20- assist in ship maintenance
- control crowd
- detain offenders
- execute vehicle maintenance
- first aid
- law enforcement
- legal use-of-force
- military code
- military weaponry
- operate armoured fighting vehicles
- operate radio equipment
- patrol areas
- perform covert investigations
- practice vigilance
- provide first aid
- read maps
- respond to enquiries
- restrain individuals
- undertake inspections
- use personal protection equipment
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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