Combat Experience

Hey, all you old 11-Bs (incase your old enough to say "What in the crap is an 11-B that is the MOS code for infantrymen). I was wondering if you could answer a few questions about combat. That's all.

[quote=81st Guy 16]Hey, all you old 11-Bs [quote]

Excuse ME

Proud 11B40 and 51H40 here

Infantryman (11B)

The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat.

The following are some duties expected of Infantrymen:

• Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and live combat
• Perform hand-to-hand combat
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
• Assist in reconnaissance missions
• Operate two-way radios and signal equipment
• Process prisoners of war and captured documents
• Learn to use, maintain and store various combat weaponry (rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, etc.)

Traing
Job training for Infantryman requires 13 weeks, three days of One Station Unit Training (OSUT) which includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training. The training will take place primarily in the field, with some classroom training. The reality is, though, that infantry training never really stops. Whether taking part in squad maneuvers, target practice or war games, Infantrymen are constantly working to keep their skills sharp and are in a constant state of preparedness.

Helpful attributes include:

• Readiness to accept a challenge and perform well under stress
• Top physical and mental shape
• Ability to work as a team member

Advanced level Infantrymen supervise subordinates in peacetime and combat operations, providing them with tactical and technical guidance.

The job skills you learn as an Infantryman such as teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you with any career you choose.

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[USMCRET6391]

gawd I love it when these young pups come in here barking about "old" guys...............it's getting itchy.

[0311Marine]

What about us "old" 0311's?

[USMCRET6391]

^ Lmao

Hey, sorry about the "old" comment guys. I could have used aged but I didn't want to make you guys humble yourselfs too much. The reason I ask is becuase I'm volunteering for a combat unit. I want to go. And I know I'll never know what's it's like untill I'm in it, but a heads up could really help me.

[USMCRET6391]

Originally Posted by 81st Guy 16

Hey, sorry about the "old" comment guys. I could have used aged but I didn't want to make you guys humble yourselfs too much.

You are just digging a deaper hole there son. Marines is a lot of things, but humble aint one of them. Just keep posting and asking, do a forum search for what you are looking for, most of your questions have probably been asked and answered at one time or another.

[Covertness]

Read more, post less son. You wanna be a grunt you gotta learn to take care of yourself first before you can be entrusted with taking care of your buddies.

[cplmpes30]

In the comprehensive list of capacities, some are missing:

- Open a can with the ruddy multipurpose tool without loosing a finger
- Pop blisters in the most unexpected parts of your anatomy
- Eat anything that goes splush in your dish and yell that the duff is great to any idiot officer who asks you.

Any contributions from other oldies?
I must admit I never saw the elephant, luckily for me.

Taraa

Thanks, I'll be sure to remembeer the multipurpose tool idea and watch out for those blisters. :hungryned

Read more, post less son. You wanna be a grunt you gotta learn to take care of yourself first before you can be entrusted with taking care of your buddies.

What's leaft to read? Come on, I've been tearing through Field Manuals since I was 10. My dad read me different sections of the Common Task Manual for bedtime. If you have any suggestions I'm open for 'em.

[Covertness]

Originally Posted by 81st Guy 16

Hey, all you old 11-Bs (incase your old enough to say "What in the crap is an 11-B that is the MOS code for infantrymen). I was wondering if you could answer a few questions about combat. That's all.

*sigh*

OK stud, what do you want to know? Make it good while you got the chance. You ask a question that has already been answered on one of the threads here and I get to chew your ass.

[USMCRET6391]

Originally Posted by Covertness

*sigh*

OK stud, what do you want to know? Make it good while you got the chance. You ask a question that has already been answered on one of the threads here and I get to chew your ass.

And I get to watch and LMAO

[Rusty24]

81st Guy 16 .... as much as I like to see a good ass chewing let me help a littl. Go to the Army Forum. Look at pretty much all the topics in ALL forums. After that go to the Marine Forum and do the same. You may even be interested in some of the stuff under the Special Operations section as well.

You can also do a search, like....... "Bootcamp" and see how many hits you get.

Read all the posts and if you get confused, post your question and reference it.

Thank you rusty, I'll be sure to take your advice.

As for Covertness, what in the Holy Hell is your problem? I come to go guys hoping to learn a 'lil and you jump all over like a Commy burning a flag at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
I can tell you this much. My generation is this country's future, but I'm kinda saddened by our past.
Hope you enjoy your chance for that ass chewing you've been hankering for.