The Mechanized Infantry

Abstract

The Mechanized Infantry, also known as, the Armored Infantry. Mechanized Infantry units played a significant role in the beginning of combat operations and currently still participate in the War on Terrorism, in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Close combat remains inevitable and the Soldiers of the mechanized infantry do posses the capabilities to dominate the battlefield. Armored infantry, are infantry Soldiers equipped with armored track or wheeled vehicles used to move soldiers during heavy fire fights. They work together with tanks in a symbolic setting, providing shelter and fire support for other troops. This massive power force gives the mechanized infantry Soldier a tremendous edge towards the enemy. The sole purpose of the mechanized infantry is to diminish and eliminate all capabilities of the enemy as well as supply the enemy with a massive rate of fire.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 2007
Accession Number
AD1117230

Entities

People

  • Kendra D. Wallace

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Artillery Fire
  • Automatic
  • Automatic Weapons
  • Combat Operations
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Guns
  • Infantry
  • Machine Guns
  • Rifles
  • Small Arms
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Strategic Security Studies