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11B Infantryman

Army Infantryman is the close-combat MOS in the U.S. Army. 11B Soldiers operate as the Army's primary land combat force.

last verified 2026-06-17

11B (Infantryman), spoken “11 Bravo”, is in the Army and requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and CO of at least 77. Last verified 2026-06-17 against Army MOS 11B specification — DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT31
  • Training~22 weeks
  • CO line score≥ 77

Source: Army MOS 11B specification — DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF) · last verified 2026-06-17.

Role brief

About 11B — Infantryman.

Army Infantryman is the close-combat MOS in the U.S. Army. 11B Soldiers operate as the Army's primary land combat force.

Initial training

How 11B training works.

FormatOne Station Unit Training
LocationFort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia
Length~22 weeks

11B trains through One Station Unit Training (OSUT), which folds Basic Combat Training and infantry Advanced Individual Training into a single ~22-week course at Fort Moore, Georgia. Recruits stay with the same cadre and unit from day one through graduation, covering marksmanship, dismounted battle drills, and field craft.

Source: goarmy.com — Infantryman (11B) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

After training

Common 11B follow-on schools and paths.

  • Airborne School3-week parachute course at Fort Moore; opens airborne infantry assignments.
  • Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP)Entry pipeline for the 75th Ranger Regiment.
  • Air Assault SchoolRotary-wing insertion and rappelling qualification.
  • Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB)Skills test that distinguishes infantry Soldiers for promotion and assignment.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Army enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Private (PV1)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Private (PV2)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Private First Class (PFC)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Specialist / Corporal$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What 11B candidates should check.

  • The Army MOS 11B specification lists CO 77 as the minimum aptitude-area score for initial award of the MOS.
  • CO is a job line score, not the overall AFQT percentile. Candidates still need to clear the Army AFQT floor before the MOS-specific CO requirement matters.
  • The Army describes the Combat score area as Verbal Expression, Auto and Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension, so 11B prep should include WK/PC plus AS and MC.
  • 11B and 11C are recruited together under the 11X infantry enlistment option; the specific MOS is often assigned during or after One Station Unit Training based on Army needs and performance.
  • The ASVAB CO 77 is only the aptitude gate. The same Army MOS 11B specification (DA PAM 611-21) also requires a 'Heavy (Black)' physical demands rating and passing OPAT (Occupational Physical Assessment Test) marks: Standing Long Jump 160 cm, Seated Power Throw 450 cm, Strength Deadlift 160 lbs, and Interval Aerobic Run 43 shuttles. A qualifying CO score does not waive the physical events.

What is Army 11B called, and is it the same as "11 Bravo"?

Yes — they are the same job. 11B is the Army Infantryman MOS; "11 Bravo" is how the code is said aloud, spelling the trailing "B" with the NATO phonetic alphabet. Whether you search "11B" or "11 Bravo", the requirement on this page is the same: AFQT 31 and CO of at least 77.

What ASVAB score do you need for 11B Infantryman?

For Army 11B Infantryman, the current Army MOS specification lists CO 77, plus the Army AFQT floor of 31. CO is a Combat line score, not the same thing as the AFQT percentile.

Is 11B based on AFQT or CO?

Both matter. AFQT determines basic Army enlistment eligibility, while 11B job eligibility uses the Combat (CO) line score after the candidate clears the branch floor.

Does 11B need a GT score?

No — the Army MOS 11B specification gates Infantryman on the Combat (CO) line score (minimum 77), not GT. GT (General Technical = Verbal Expression + Arithmetic Reasoning) is used by other Army MOS and by some schools and reclassification rules, so recruiters mention it often, but the published 11B entry requirement is CO 77 plus AFQT 31.

What is the difference between 11B and 11C?

11B Infantryman is the rifle-and-maneuver MOS; 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman crews mortars. Both are combat-arms (CO) jobs trained at Fort Moore under the 11X option. Published third-party tables often list 11C at CO 87, while the current Army 11B specification shows CO 77 — confirm the exact line score for each on your enlistment contract.

How much does an Army 11B Infantryman get paid?

Pay is set by rank, not MOS. In 2026 a new enlistee (E-1) earns $2,407.20/month in base pay, rising to $3,142/month at E-4 (under 2 years), plus a $460.25/month food allowance (BAS) and a housing allowance (BAH) that varies by duty station.

Why do some sites say 11B needs CO 87 or 90?

Those figures come from older third-party tables that compute the Combat (CO) score with a retired formula (AR + AS + CS + MC) and list CO 87-90. The current Army MOS 11B specification (DA PAM 611-21, re-checked 2026-06-17) states a minimum of 77 in aptitude area CO, and goarmy.com defines today's Combat (CO) area as VE + AS + MC. Use CO 77 as the published gate and confirm the exact number on your enlistment contract.

What are the MOS requirements for 11B Infantryman?

The Army Infantryman MOS (11B) requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and CO of at least 77, with initial training of about 22 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: Army MOS 11B specification — DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF), last verified 2026-06-17.

How long is 11B Infantryman training?

11B initial training runs about 22 weeks — One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia. Source: goarmy.com — Infantryman (11B), last verified 2026-05-23.

Source: Army MOS 11B specification — DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF) · last verified 2026-06-17 · date retrieved 2026-06-17.

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