MOS 11B
Infantryman Duty Descriptions

11B Infantryman
Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy; employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment; employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team; performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment; constructs individual fighting positions; collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol; assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing; assists in the breaching of minefields and obstacles.




Team Leader

Team Leader in a M2A2 ODS Mechanized Infantry Platoon
Team Leader in a M2A2 ODS Mechanized Infantry Platoon; Bradley gunner maintains accountability of up to 2.5 million dollars worth of equipment, BII and communications platforms onboard the vehicle; trains and mentors the Bradley driver, responsible for his equipment and well-being; operates the 25 MM cannon and the 7.62 coax machine gun during combat patrol, navigates for the Bradley Commander, and monitors communications traffic between other vehicles and ground units; takes control of vehicle movement in the absence of the Bradley Commander.

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Squad Leader

Scout Squad Leader/11B30
Scout Squad Leader in a Scout/Sniper Platoon of a light infantry battalion; leads a reconnaissance team during combat operations; collects information that has tactical value concerning the enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations within an AO; ensures proper reporting of intelligence data to unit; ensures maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all squad-assigned equipment with a total value of over $50,000; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes; responsible for the health, morale, welfare, and training of a scout squad consisting of up to six Soldiers.


11B/Squad Leader
Assigned as a Squad Leader, responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and combat readiness of a six man squad in a Rapid Deployment Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Division; Assists platoon sergeant in developing and implementing individual training; provides technical guidance and support to subordanates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of $2,000.000 in weapons, optics, and organizational equipment.


11B30B4 Sniper Squad Leader
Sniper Squad Leader of a six man Sniper Squad assigned to a Dismounted Reconnaissance Troop; provides long-range, precision rifle fire and target acquisition on key targets, select targets, and targets of opportunity; collects tactical information concerning the enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations within an AO; advises the Troop Commander on tactical and technical employment of two Sniper Teams; supervises the Squad administrative actions and logistics; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and individual training with focus on marksmanship, physical fitness, and dismounted reconnaissance operations; oversees maintenance and accountability of all MTOE equipment and assigned property.

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Platoon Sergeant

Platoon Sergeant Heavy Weapons PLT ABN
Serves as the Platoon Sergeant on a 17 man Parachute Infantry Heavy Weapons Platoon; responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, morale and esprit de corps of 17 Paratroopers; additionally responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $5 million worth of equipment including two M2A1 .50 caliber Machine Guns, two MK-19 Automatic Grenade Launchers, two M41 Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS), Tube launched Optically tracked Wire guided (TOW) Weapon Systems, two M1167 Up-Armored HMMWV, two M1151A1 HMMWV, and one M1165A1 HMMWV.


MOS 11B (PSD) Platoon Sergeant
Platoon Sergeant of 14 man Protective Services Detachment Platoon tasked with guarding the Battalion Command Team in support of combat operation in XXXXXX, Afghanistan; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, discipline, physical conditioning, and professional development of the entire platoon; ensures the combat readiness of a platoon capable of worldwide deployment in 36 hours notice; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all weapons, vehicles, and equipment organic to the platoon worth in excess of $3,000,000.


11B30F7 Dismounted Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant
Reconnaissance Platoon Platoon Sergeant assigned to Dismounted Reconnaissance Troop; responsible for the readiness and welfare of two teams consisting of eight team members each; plans for and conducts training for the efficient execution of security, reconnaissance, and civil military operations in preparation for rapid deployments; enforces tactical and Soldier discipline in field training exercises; responsible for the employment, accountability, readiness of vehicles, weapons, and equipment; senior advisor to the platoon leader.


Mobile Gun System (MGS) Platoon Sergeant
Mobile Gun System Platoon Sergeant assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the welfare, development, and training of 12 crew members; assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of all individual and collective training in preparation for rapid real world deployments; assist in the tactical employment of platoon's assigned weapons systems and personnel; enforces quality control over the maintenance and accountability of assigned vehicles, weapons, and equipment valued at 8 million dollars.

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Vehicle/Stryker Commander

Stryker Commander
Stryker commander in a Mobile Guns System platoon as part of a OCONUS based Company with a wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world within 96 hours as an element of the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment; responsible for the combat training, readiness, health, welfare, discipline, and professional development of seven Soldiers; responsible and accountable for the maintenance and operation of one ATGM Stryker Variant and all associated equipment valued in excess of $2,500,000.00; acts as the platoon sergeant in his absence.


MOS 11B Stryker Vehicle Commander
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a STRYKER combat vehicle; Maintains accountability of up to 6,000,000 dollars worth of equipment, BII and communications platforms onboard vehicle; Trains and mentors STRYKER driver, responsible for his equipment and well-bieng; Operates heavy machine gun during combat patrol, navigates for the squad leader, and monitors communications traffic between other vehicles and ground units; Takes control of vehicle movement in the absence of the squad leader.


Mobile Gun System (MGS) Stryker Commander
Mobile Gun System Stryker Commander assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the professional development, training, and welfare of three crew members; identifies and engages targets with the TOW II Missile System and the 7.62mm machine gun; processes operational information through Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below; responsible for the employment, maintenance, and accountability of assigned weapons and equipment valued at 2.5 million dollars.


Mobile Gun System (MGS) Gunner/Assistant Vehicle Commander
Mobile Gun System Gunner/Assistant Vehicle Commander assigned to a Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the professional development, training, and welfare of two crew members; identifies and engages targets with the TOW II Missile System and the 7.62mm machine gun; processes operational information through Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below; responsible for the employment, maintenance, and accountability of assigned weapons and equipment valued at 2.5 million dollars.




Drill Sergeant

Senior Drill Sergeant/11B4X
Responsible for the mentoring of two Drill Sergeants and the training of 60 Infantry Soldiers in all phases of training; supports the Infantry OSUT POI and conducts classes on a variety of Infantry subjects; ensures each assigned Soldier's individual training record is properly maintained; conducts situational training exercises during a seven day FTX; plans and assists in the execution of all training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment valued in excess of $50,000.


Drill Sergeant: MOS 11B
Responsible for the training of 60 Infantry Soldiers in all phases of training; supports the Infantry and OSUT POI and conducts classes on a variety of Infantry subjects; ensures each assigned Soldier's training record is properly maintained; conducts situational training exercises during a seven day FTX; assists in the execution of all training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment valued in excess of $75,000.




Operations Sergeant

MOS 11B Operations Sergeant
Advises the commander on training, logistics, personnel and mobilization readiness; develops, updates and maintains mobilization plans including COMPASS and AUEL reports, vehicle load plans, unit movement plans, convoy clearance requests, Annual Post Mobilization Training Support Report, Unit Alert Roster and unit Home Station Activities list; ensures the unit is POM/POR qualified; reviews and implements mobilization directives; obtains required data for the unit status report; assists the commander in preparing readiness reports; monitors Equipment on Hand (EOH) and Equipment Readiness (ER) status; attends all unit training; performs other duties as assigned.


11B40 Assistant Operations Sergeant
Serves as an Assistant Operations NCO for a Combined Arms Battalion consisting of two Mechanized Infantry Companies, one Tank Company, one Forward Support Company, and one Headquarters Company; provides assistance with battalion level staff coordination and assisting in developing, issuing, and executing Battalion OPORDs and taskings; provides technical advice, training management, and readiness assistance to all Battalion subordinate units; maintains and organizes all tasking and orders; supervises the maintenance and accountability of Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and additional equipment valued at over $600,000,000; responsible for the accountability, health, morale, training, and development of two NCOs, three Troopers and the welfare of their families.


MOS 11B Asst Operations Sergeant
Responsible for the morale, logistics support, and training of a 24 man Quick Reaction Force; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, vehicles, and individual equipment worth over $350,000; counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes.




Miscellaneous

11B Battle NCO
Battle NCO for a BDE TOC, works closely with the battle CPT to prepare formal reports for higher headquarters, supervise the TOC personnel in their duties, and supervise TOC security, maintenance, communications, police, and administration; briefs incoming personnel at shift change to ensure continuity for all TOC elements; maintains the current SOI/ COP information.


11B/Battalion Master Gunner
Serves as the Battalion Master Gunner in a Combined Arms Battalion of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division; responsible for the planning and training of all gunnery and qualification related task for 900 Soldiers and 30 M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFV); serves as the Battalion Commander's technical advisor on both gunnery related subjects and maintenance of BFV turrets, hull and weapon systems; maintains all gunnery related data that pertains to the M2A3 fire control system; manages, coordinates, and resources all ammunition, training areas, and facility requirements on behalf of the Battalion Commander; responsible for five Soldiers and three vehicles as the NCOIC of the battalion headquarters section valued in excess of $12,000,000.


Bradley Gunner/M2A3 Mechanized Infantry Platoon
Bradley gunner maintains accountability of up to 2.5 million dollars worth of equipment, BII and communications platforms onboard the vehicle; trains and mentors the Bradley driver, responsible for his equipment and well-being; operates the 25 MM cannon and the 7.62 coax machine gun during combat patrol, navigates for the Bradley Commander, and monitors communications traffic between other vehicles and ground units; takes control of vehicle movement in the absence of the Bradley Commander.


11B/Infantry Scout
Conducts reconnaissance to provide the commander with information that has tactical value concerning the enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations within an AO; reconnoiters terrain to determine current and future movement and maneuver conditions; determines the enemy's disposition, strengths and weakness in detail; provides the information necessary to allow combined armed forces to maneuver against the enemy; strikes where the enemy is most vulnerable, and applies power to defeat it; gathers the information needed for execution of stability within the AO.


11B/Sergeant of the Guard Installation Access Control Point
Served as a Sergeant of the guard Installation Access Control Point (IACP). Controlled access of vehicles, visitors and pedestrians into military installations. Screen employees, visitors, and contractor personnel for visitor access on military installations. Deny access to unauthorized personnel or those who do not meet authorized entry criteria. Make instantaneous decisions regarding use of deadly force, operate Active Vehicle Barrier when required, and alert appropriate officials of apparent security violations. Conduct traffic stops at the IACP for safety and security checks.


11B/Senior Sniper E-5/SGT
Responsible for providing long-range, precision rifle fire on key target, select targets and targets of opportunity and to collect and report battlefield information for a 822 Soldier IN BN; responsible for the training, employment, and conduct of a 3 man team, and executes the orders of the S3, SEO and section leader and is responsible for accomplishing the mission in offensive, defensive and stabilization operations, capable of world-wide deployment in VUCA environment; responsible for the care, maintenance, and accountability of his team's individual and organizational equipment valued in excess of $100,000; assists all levels of the NCO support channel and chain of command in the achievement of the BN commander's and S3's mission.


11B2O/SR RATELO
Serves as the senior radio telephone operator of an infantry company with an assigned strength of over 130 Soldiers; maintains the critical link between the company and battalion leadership; receives processes, disseminates, and tracks critical information in a timely and accurate manner; records all actions of the company; updates charts and overlays; takes spot reports, messages, and relays messages; responsible for taking immediate action upon receipt of Commanders Critical information Requirements (CCIR) or Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI).


First Sergeant: Basic Combat Training (BCT) 11Z5M
First Sergeant for a gender-integrated Basic Combat Training company assigned the mission of providing tactically competent, physically fit, values based, and highly motivated Soldiers; responsible for the safety, health, welfare, morale, discipline, professional development, and training of 12 Drill Sergeants, one DA-Civilian, a supply sergeant, a supply specialist, and 960 Initial Entry Soldiers annually; primary advisor to the company commander in establishing all unit policies, procedures, and training guidance; oversees the accountability of equipment valued in excess of $1.5 million.


Instructor/Writer: MOS 11B
Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, and safety of over 1,000 Officers in training on Anti-Armor weapon systems to include the Javelin, MK19, M2 50 Caliber Machine Gun, and Anti-Armor tactics; accounts for all weapons and related training equipment in excess of $500,000; conducts over 20 hours of instruction per week to the Infantry Pre-Command Course (IPCC), Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC), and Officer Candidate School (OCS).


Section Leader/MOS 11B
Section leader of a mechanized infantry section in USAREUR; prepares section to deploy to tactical environments; responsible for the individuals of his section and their collective training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment; ensures the combat readiness of the section to accomplish the platoon mission; responsible for the health and welfare of six section members and their families; responsible for equipment in excess of 2.4 million dollars.


11B Grenadier
Provides the fire team with high trajectory, high explosive capability out to 350 meters utilizing the M203 40mm grenade launcher in order to suppress and destroy enemy Infantry and light-armoured vehicles; provide smoke to screen and cover his squad's fire and movement; employ illumination rounds to increase his squad's visibility and mark enemy positions; engage targets with the appropriate rounds day or night; is responsible for ensuring that he has all of his equipment readay and available for duty and is prepared to carry out his duties; be prepared to assume the duties of the automatic weapons gunner and the team leader.


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