infantry officer

Ground troop leader

An infantry officer is a commissioned military officer who commands foot soldiers—troops who fight primarily on the ground rather than from vehicles, aircraft, or ships.

Infantry officers lead units ranging from platoons to battalions, responsible for tactics, training, and the welfare of their soldiers.

He graduated from West Point and was commissioned as an infantry officer.

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