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Monday, August 18, 2014

Meet Future Soldier Jonathan Callahan Soon to be an Army Infantryman

Future Soldier Jonathan Callahan

Jonathan
Callahan, 18, joined the Army to be an Infantryman. He said he got the right
job. “I want to do something to get my adrenaline going while at the same time
do something for my country,” Callahan said. He also said he likes the idea of experiencing
other cultures. He will start his training this Sept. at Ft. Benning, Ga.

Overview of Job

The infantry is the main land combat
force and backbone of the Army. It’s also the starting point for many advanced
schools such as: Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School,
and Pathfinder School.

Job Duties

·Defend the country against any
threat by land

·Capture, destroy and repel enemy
ground forces during combat

Training

Enlistees attend Infantry One
Station Unit Training for 14 weeks, which primarily takes place in the field,
as well as the classroom.

During training, they will list their specific infantry job preferences,
although assignments are determined by the needs of the Army. Upon graduation
from One Station Unit Training, they are assigned to one of the following
infantry specialties:

·Infantryman (11B)

·Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C)

Helpful Skills

·Possess tremendous discipline and
high morale

·Readiness to accept a challenge and
face danger

·Interest in light weapons and ground
tactics

·Ability to remain calm under
stressful situations

If
you are interested in pursuing this job or another U.S. Army job, call the Sgt. 1st Class
Michael Tyo at 828-449-9458. Or stop by the Army Recruiting Center at 2001 East Dixon Boulevard in the Cleveland Mall in Shelby, N.C.