Infantry Soldier
Infantry non-comissioned members are the basis of any Army. As an NCM you will learn to fight in various areas, from jungles, to crowded streets.
The Infantry (INF) is the backbone of any fighting force. Its role is to “close with and destroy the enemy”. Along with the Artillery, the Armoured and the Field Engineer, the Infantry forms the Combat Arms team. Trained to fight as combat troops, Infantry soldiers are capable of performing in special operations, such as airmobile, amphibious and environmental operations, including those in the Arctic and in mountain, jungle and desert areas:
- Use weapons such as rifle and pistol
- Use explosives and pyrotechnics
- Use mortars, machine-guns, anti-tank weapons, missiles and grenades
- Use communication, navigation and riot control equipment
- Inspect and maintain weapon systems, vehicles and equipment (e.g., clothing, survival gear and personal equipment)
- Participate in airborne operations
- Operate with support elements such as fighter aircraft, helicopters (troop carrying and reconnaissance) and artillery
- Engage in unarmed combat
- Employ fieldcraft and battle procedures including camouflage and concealment, internal security, patrol, escape and evasion tactics
RequirementsTo become an Infantry soldier, you need to meet the physical standards, have minimum secondary 3 education and the will to overcome tough challenges.
TrainingThe training to become an Infantry soldier in the Canadian Forces lasts a total of 11 weeks for reservists. You will start with a 4 week Basic Military Qualification, then a 3 week Soldier Qualification course and finally a 4 week Infantry course that will teach the basics of being an infantry soldier in the Canadian Army. You will then continue your training doing other courses and by training with the RMR one weekend a month, and one Tuesday night a month.
