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Law & Government

Infantry

Operate weapons and equipment in ground combat operations. Duties include operating and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades; locating, constructing, and camouflaging infantry positions and equipment; evaluating terrain and recording topographical information; operating and maintaining field communications equipment; assessing need for and directing supporting fire; placing explosives and performing minesweeping activities on land; and participating in basic reconnaissance operations.

Median salary

$55,000

Typical range

$34k – $99k

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Infantry

    Entry / Junior

    $34,100

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Infantry

    Established

    $55,000

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Infantry

    Senior

    $77,000

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