A Combat Arms Officer is a commissioned officer in the military who leads soldiers directly engaged in ground combat. They are the backbone of the fighting force and play a critical role in battlefield operations.
Specialty Areas:
– Infantry: Officers are responsible for leading and controlling the infantry and combined arms forces during land combat.
– Field Artillery: Officers are responsible for neutralizing or supressing the enemy by cannon, rocket and missile fire, and for overseeing the combined use of all fire support.
– Air Defense Artillery: Officers are experts in air defense tactics, techniques and procedures, and leaders in air defense operations.
– Aviation: Officers are expert aviators overseeing aviation operations.
