Infantry Soldier O.C.C.

  The Infantryman is the main combat force of the military. It is the job of the Infantryman to capture or destroy enemy forces, repel enemy attacks and deny enemy assets. Infantrymen operate weapons and equipment to engage and destroy enemy forces.

  To facilitate there missions the Infantryman is trained in the operation, maintenance and storage of automatic weapons, rifles and machineguns. They are trained in various Parachuting techniques while carrying weapons and supplies.  They are trained in the operation of various armor piercing weapons, primarily shoulder launched Ant-Tank and Anti-Exo missiles. The Infantryman also doubles as the military scout; they are trained to scout out enemy troop movements and weapons locations. Make assessments on enemy threat potential and report back. All Infantrymen are also trained in the operation of basic wheeled vehicles such as the Humvee and wheeled APC’s. During beachhead operations the Infantryman is assigned many duties similar to the Field Mechanic, in the preparation of field emplacements, foxholes, trenches, bunkers and alike.

  Infantry training starts with basic training of about seven or eight weeks. Advanced training in infantry skills lasts for another eight weeks. While some of the training is in the classroom, most is in the field under simulated combat conditions. In reality, training for an infantry soldier never stops. Infantry soldiers keep their skills sharp through frequent squad maneuvers, target practice, and war games. Because infantrymen must be prepared to go anywhere in the world they are needed, they work and train in all climates and weather conditions. During training exercises, as in real combat, infantrymen work, eat, and sleep outdoors. Most of the time, however, infantrymen work on military bases.    

Attribute Requirements: A strong IQ. Is suggested, but not necessary. A high PS. ands PE. are required, minimum of 10 for both attributes

Physical Demands: The infantry has very demanding physical requirements. Infantrymen must perform strenuous physical activities, such as marching while carrying equipment, digging foxholes, and climbing over obstacles. Infantrymen need good hearing and clear speech to use two-way radios, and good night vision and depth perception to see targets and signals.

Hand To Hand: Basic can be upgraded to Expert at the cost of 1 other’ skill. To change to martial arts (or assassin if evil) cost 2 other skills.

O.C.C. Related Skills: Select six other’ skills, plus two additional skills at level 2, 4 and 6. Select one other skill at levels 8, 10 and 12. . All new skills start at first level proficiency.

Secondary Skills: The character also gets to select two secondary skills from the list, excluding those marker ‘none or only’, at level two, four, seven, ten and thirteen. These are additional areas of knowledge that do not receive the advantage of the bonuses listed in the parenthesis. . All new skills start at first level proficiency.

Equipment:
	2  x  M1-B Body Suit.
	1  x  M7-F Heavy Combat Body Armor.
	Optional 1 x M203 Grenade Launcher,
	With 2D4 40mm Grenades.
	1  x Combat Knife.
	1  x  Compact Binoculars.
	1  x  Long Range Radio with Scrambler.
	Plus Standard Military Equipment List.

Additional Equipment Available: Enhanced body armor, APC, Humvee, as well as other forms of transportation. Heavier weapons may be assigned by the commanding officer or requested by the Explosive Ordinance Officer. The character also has access to most military bases (low level security clearance) and military doctors, hospitals and other facilities. 

Note: Availability of equipment and resources may depend upon the local commander; supply stock, location, casualties and combat condition. The combat soldier is typically at the bottom of the priority list.

Money: The soldier gets a roof over their head, food, clothing, medical care and all other basic necessities are provided free of charge as part of their salary. The character also receives a monthly wage based on their current rank. Most characters start their military career with a few hundred dollars savings (1D6 x50). At base level (Private) the character earns $957.60 per month of service.

  Infantrymen’s quarters are sparse, dormitory style barracks. Twenty soldiers share one dormitory area. Each gets a small bed (usually a bunk bed) and footlocker or locker. All share one bathroom, a sitting area, and a living room area. Or the soldier can opt to live off base at his or her own expense, but both the Infantryman’s Commanding Officer and the Base Commander must approve this.  

Rank:  Standard Military: Private to Lieutenant Colonel.