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Platoon Sergeant/11B4OF7
Platoon Sergeant for a 45 man Stryker equipped Infantry platoon consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Stryker vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours; responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on MOUT, limited visibility and precision operations; responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $8 Million.

Senior Drill Sergeant/11B4X
Responsible for the mentoring of two Drill Sergeants and the training of 60 Infantry Soldiers in all phases of training; supports the Infantry OSUT POI and conducts classes on a variety of Infantry subjects; ensures each assigned Soldier's individual training record is properly maintained; conducts situational training exercises during a seven day FTX; plans and assists in the execution of all training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment valued in excess of $50,000.

Drill Sergeant: MOS 11B
Responsible for the training of 60 Infantry Soldiers in all phases of training; supports the Infantry and OSUT POI and conducts classes on a variety of Infantry subjects; ensures each assigned Soldier's training record is properly maintained; conducts situational training exercises during a seven day FTX; assists in the execution of all training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment valued in excess of $75,000.

Instructor/Writer: MOS 11B
Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, and safety of over 1,000 Officers in training on Anti-Armor weapon systems to include the Javelin, MK19, M2 50 Caliber Machine Gun, and Anti-Armor tactics; accounts for all weapons and related training equipment in excess of $500,000; conducts over 20 hours of instruction per week to the Infantry Pre-Command Course (IPCC), Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC), and Officer Candidate School (OCS).

Section Leader/MOS 11B
Section leader of a mechanized infantry section in USAREUR; prepares section to deploy to tactical environments; responsible for the individuals of his section and their collective training; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned equipment; ensures the combat readiness of the section to accomplish the platoon mission; responsible for the health and welfare of six section members and their families; responsible for equipment in excess of 2.4 million dollars.

MOS 11B Stryker Vehicle Commander
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of a STRYKER combat vehicle; Maintains accountability of up to 6,000,000 dollars worth of equipment, BII and communications platforms onboard vehicle; Trains and mentors STRYKER driver, responsible for his equipment and well-bieng; Operates heavy machine gun during combat patrol, navigates for the squad leader, and monitors communications traffic between other vehicles and ground units; Takes control of vehicle movement in the absence of the squad leader.

11B Grenadier
Provides the fire team with high trajectory, high explosive capability out to 350 meters utilizing the M203 40mm grenade launcher in order to suppress and destroy enemy Infantry and light-armoured vehicles; provide smoke to screen and cover his squad's fire and movement; employ illumination rounds to increase his squad's visibility and mark enemy positions; engage targets with the appropriate rounds day or night; is responsible for ensuring that he has all of his equipment readay and available for duty and is prepared to carry out his duties; be prepared to assume the duties of the automatic weapons gunner and the team leader.

11B Squad Leader
Rifle Squad Leader in a Light Infantry Company; responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale and discipline of nine Soldiers; responsible for the individual training and maintenance of their equipment; primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, personnel management and junior leader development; directs his Squad's tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned MTO&E equipment worth in excess of 750,000 dollars.

11B WSL(light)
Weapons Squad Leader in a Light Infantry Platoon; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and professional development of nine Soldiers. Assists the Platoon Leader in the planning of direct fires, emplaces and directs two M240B machine gun teams. Aides the Platoon Seargent in developing and implementing individual training, provides technical guidance and support to subordinates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of over $250,000 worth of organic equipment and BII.

Light Infantry Paratrooper Team Leader 11B2P
Responsible for the physical and mental readiness, weapons proficiency, medical skills proficiency and the leader development of four soldiers within his team; entrusted to secure and promote professional and lasting partnerships with Iraqi Security Forces within the units area of operation; lead and conduct combat patrols within the guidelines of the unit commander; prepare his Soldiers for deployment to the theater of operations; maintain accountability and maintenace of his team; assigned equipment valued in excess of $500,000.00.

Squad Leader
Squad Leader of a forward deployed, USAREUR based, M2A2 ODS Mechanized Infantry Platoon in Germany; leads a 9 man squad in combat and peacekeeping operations; provides technical and tactical guidance to subordinates; employs dismounted weapons; receives and issues orders; leads and participates in patrols; collects and reports intelligence data; responsible for the health, morale, and welfare of his Soldiers; development of junior NCOs; supervises maintenance and accountability for all equipment, worth over $1,500,000.

Team Leader
Performed duties as a Team Leader in a Mobile platoon executing combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; responsible for conducting convoy security patrols, route reconnaissance and surveillance, and quick reaction force for the greater Kabul area Afghanistan; responsible for the health, welfare and professional development of 3 Soldiers; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all team equipment and 1 M1151A1 up-armored HMMWV valued in excess of $175,000.00 dollars; assists platoon sergeant and squad leader in planning and preparation of combat missions.

Team Leader/SSG for a Recon Platoon in a Stryker BN.
Reconnaissance Platoon Team Leader assigned to a CONUS based Stryker Battalion Combat Team; responsible for the welfare and readiness of seven team members; plans for and conducts training for the efficient execution of raids, reconnaissance, ambushes, and civil military operations in preparation for rapid deployments; enforces tactical and Soldier discipline in garrison and field training exercises; responsible for the employment, accountability, and readiness of a Reconnaissance Vehicle, weapons, and equipment valued at $2.5 million.

MOS 11B Squad Leader
Squad leader in a mechanized infantry platoon forward deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10; responsible for the training, professional development, health, morale and welfare of seven enlisted soldiers; assists platoon sergeant in developing and implementing individual training; provides technical guidance and support to subordinates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of two M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, two MRAP's, weapons, optics, and organizational equipment in value of over ten million dollars.

MOS 11B/Duty Title Unknown
Leads an Infantry Fire Team in combat operations; supervises tactical employment of team in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations; provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in accomplishing their duties; receives and issues orders, coordinates with adjacent elements, ensures collection and reporting of intelligence data; analyzes terrain, adjusts aerial fire support; performs duties of squad leader in his absence.

MOS INFANTRY 11B/ Squad Leader
Assigned as a Squad Leader, responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and combat readiness of a six man squad in a Rapid Deployment Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Division; Assists platoon sergeant in developing and implementing individual training; provides technical guidance and support to subordanates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of $2,000.000 in weapons, optics, and organizational equipment.

MOS INFANTRY 11B/ Platoon Sergeant
Responsible for the morale, health, and training of a 39 man Rifle Platoon; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all platoon-assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, and individual equipment worth over $500,000; counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes.

11B Infantryman
Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy. Employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment. Employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team. Performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment. Constructs individual fighting positions. Collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol. Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing. Assist in the breaching of minefields and obstacles.

MOS 11B Asst Operations Sergeant
Duties and Responsibilities: The soldier selected for this position will advise the commander on training, logistics, personnel and unit mobilization readiness requirements and ensures that the unit develops, updates and maintains comprehensive mobilization plans including preparation of units COMPASS and AUEL reports, vehicle load plans, unit movement plans, convoy clearance requests, preparation of the Annual Post Mobilization Training Support Report, the Unit Alert Roster and the unit Home Station Activities list and ensuring that the unit is POM/POR qualified. Reviews and implements mobilization directives and regulations. Obtains all required data for the unit status report and assists the commander in preparing readiness reports. Monitors Equipment on Hand (EOH) and the Equipment Readiness (ER) status of the unit and keeps the commander informed on these issues. Attends all unit training assemblies. Performs other duties as assigned.

MOS 11B Asst Operations Sergeant
Responsible for the morale, logistics support, and training of a 24 man Quick Reaction Force; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and effective utilization of all assigned weapons, night observation devices, communications equipment, vehicles, and individual equipment worth over $350,000; counsels, disciplines, and develops soldiers and NCOs into competent leaders; maintains the highest state of combat readiness regardless of conditions and personnel changes.