11X

Infantry Enlistment Option

The entry point for all Infantry Soldiers. Enlist as 11X and earn your specific MOS (11B or 11C) during training.

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Overview

What You'll Do

The entry point for all Infantry Soldiers. Enlist as 11X and earn your specific MOS (11B or 11C) during training.

Training Pipeline

Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Foundations
Duration10 Weeks
LocationFort Moore, GA (OSUT)
FocusWarrior Tasks
CertsSoldier Qualification

Initial entry training focusing on core military skills. You will undergo the Red, White, and Blue phases, culminating in the Forge FTX.

Key Milestones
  • Rifle Marksmanship Qual
  • Land Navigation basics
  • CBRN Defense
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat
Advanced Individual Training: Technical
Specialization
Duration22 Weeks
LocationFort Moore, GA
CertsExpert Marksmanship

Initial transformation focusing on rifle marksmanship, physical conditioning, and individual warrior tasks. Extreme emphasis on discipline.

Technical Training
  • Rifle Marksmanship Qual
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • Land Navigation
Tactical Validation (FTX)
Validation
FocusApplied Skills
CertsInfantry Blue Cord

Advanced infantry tactics, heavy weapon systems (M240, M249, Javelin), and the 'Forge' culminating exercise.

Performance Requirements
  • Mission Command drills
  • Collective unit operations
  • 11X System Validation
MOS Qualification & Unit Integration
Operational
QuotaHigh (Critically Short)
StatusFully Qualified

Upon graduation, you are awarded the 11X MOS. You will report to your first operational unit (FORSCOM) and begin your career as a Infantry Enlistment Option.

Key Responsibilities

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