I suppose light infantry, although not so much anymore, especially as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have required them to adapt to mechanised operations. Currently, the US Army only has two distinct types of infantry - those who operate mortars, and those who don't.
Prior to 2002, there were four main infantry MOS - 11B (light infantry), 11C (mortars), 11H (TOW anti-tank), and 11M (mechanised). 11H and 11M were folded into 11B, so there is no longer any distinction made between mechanised infantry soldiers and light infantry soldiers.
The most basic type of infantry is typically the standard infantry or rifleman. They serve as the backbone of an infantry unit and are trained in basic combat skills, such as marksmanship, patrolling, and maneuvering in various terrains. They are equipped with rifles and are responsible for engaging in direct combat with the enemy.
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The basic infantry formations was a line of regiments deployed two men deep with skirmishes ahead to prepare the way and support units a few hundred yards in the rear to cover for accidents or some type of unforeseen problem.
Reactive.
Selective
Not for basic entry into the infantry.
Reactive.
Armoured infantry (hoplites), light infantry and archers.
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No, you cannot. You have to be classed as infantry to earn the EIB..................................................Another Answer:EIB is the Expert Infantryman Badge that was given to almost everyone in basic that passed the course. It did not matter what job you had.The CIB Combat Infantryman Badge was given to those that were in combat infantry situations. You did not have to be in the infantry to receive either award.
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