In Iraq one thing I heard over and over again is that everyone is "Infantry first."

I have news for those of you with an MOS other than Infantry...

Unless you have attended an Infantry course and were awarded the 11B MOS you are NOT Infantry. And unless you are serving in an Infantry unit as an Infantryman you are not Infantry.

Just because you have had to return fire you does not qualify you as Infantry.

Sure, all MOS supposed to be able to shoot and possesse basic soldier skills but even if you are proficient at those they are not at the level of the Infantry. A day spent at the ranges helping you qualify with your M16 of M4 is enough to prove that. Most of you will struggle to shoot the minimum of 23 let alone expert. Some of you may shoot 27 to 31.

The Infantry CMF is the only one in the Army whose sole purpose is to close with and engage the enemy.