infantrywoman
Female foot soldier
An infantrywoman is a female soldier who serves in the infantry—ground combat forces that engage in direct battle on foot.
The term parallels infantryman but specifies a woman: She was among the first infantrywomen to serve in a frontline combat unit.
Small working group
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- brigadeLarge military unit
division · corps · section · company · garrison · formation · deployment · rotation
Showing bravery under threat
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
intrepid · stalwart · resolute · dauntless · decorated · medal · commendation · distinguished
Hole-boring device
- enlistmentVoluntary entry into service
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
inspection · cadence · march
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- bayonetRifle-mounted stabbing blade
- grenadeHandheld thrown explosive
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- helmetProtective head covering
rucksack · ammunition · magazine · sidearm · radio · camouflage · fatigues · boots
Exchange of gunfire
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- assaultViolent offensive act
- skirmishBrief, limited combat
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
patrol · reconnaissance · flanking · suppression · cover · advance · retreat · breach
squad
Small working group
brigade · division · corps · section · company · garrison · formation · deployment · rotation · attachment
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
gallant · intrepid · stalwart · resolute · dauntless · decorated · medal · commendation · distinguished · sacrifice
drill
Hole-boring device
- enlistmentVoluntary entry into service
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
barracks · inspection · cadence · march
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
helmet · rucksack · ammunition · magazine · sidearm · radio · camouflage · fatigues · boots · canteen
firefight
Exchange of gunfire
engagement · patrol · reconnaissance · flanking · suppression · cover · advance · retreat · breach · clearing
infantrywomancavalrywoman
Female mounted military member
cavalryman · sailor · airwoman · pilot · naval officer
infantrywomancivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · pacifist · conscientious objector · medic · chaplain