Infantry Missions

Infantry is largest compared to other branches in the U.S. Army. Units such as the 10th Mountain Division, and 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade, are all Infantry units. To take part in missions involving these units, one must at least complete basic training. Infantry units conduct operations in various environments from mountainous regions of the world, to the confined spaces of the urban areas. Therefore Infantry must be able to adapt to ever changing conditions of today’s battlefield. The following are all Infantry maps shown in America’s Army. More information can be found in the mission briefings and at AmericasArmy.com.

Infantry Training Brigade: When training to become infantry, you will go to Ft. Benning, Georgia to train at the McKenna MOUT center. You will go against simulated ENEMY and engage them using MILES gear.

• McKenna MOUT

10th Mountain Division: The 10th Mountain Division (DIV) is a light infantry division based at Ft. Drum, New York. As a light infantry division it is capable of deploying to any trouble spot in the world within 96-hours after notification. As the name implies, the 10th Mountain is capable of conducting operations in mountainous terrain, which was exercised during Operation Enduring Freedom. The 10th Mountain Division has been deployed many times since then, and has taken part in the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. These maps include:

• Collapsed Tunnel (MILES)
• HQ Raid (MILES)
• Insurgent Camp
• River Basin (MILES)

172nd Separate Infantry Brigade: The 172nd Separate Infantry Brigade (BDE), also known as the “Snow Hawks”. This unit is based at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, and is trained for cold weather combat. As a separate brigade, it is self-sufficient, and does not require support from a parent division sized element. As of 5 May 2003, the 172nd was transformed into Stryker Brigade Combat Team Three. These maps include:

• Border
• Bridge Crossing
• Bridge Crossing Special Edition
• Mountain Pass
• Mountain Pass Special Edition
• Pipeline
• Urban Assault