Infantry Soldier

Within the Army, there are over 40 combat and security roles that are a crucial part of Australia’s first line of defence. These are challenging positions that demand physical strength and resilience.

As an Infantry Soldier, you will be trained to protect national interests, personnel and assets, and help with peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief operations.

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Visit the Army’s Interactive Battlespace Opens in a new tab tool and explore the seven different combat roles available. Then use the following hints to identify the correct roles:

1. I’m good at maths and use the latest tech like night vision binoculars and thermal surveillance systems.
2. I operate tanks and other combat vehicles.
3. I detect enemy aircraft and target them with ground-to-air missiles.
4. I’m tech-savvy and usually work in a unit of 2.
5. I’m part of a large unit of soldiers that’s trained to handle advanced weaponry.
6. I wear ghillie suits and employ stealth tactics to gain vital battlespace intelligence.
7. I work with Artillery Operators to fire powerful weapons like missiles.

Answers:

1. Artillery Observer
2. Armoured Vehicle Crew
3. Artillery Air Defence Operator
4. Artillery Systems Operator
5. Infantry Soldier
6. Reconnaissance
7. Artillery Operator.

Army combat roles are all filled with adventure, yet each one requires a unique skillset. Whether you want to handle advanced weaponry or put your maths skills to use, there are plenty of roles available on the front lines of the Army.