11 Bravo

• 11 Bravo Designation: "11 Bravo" (11B) is the U.S. Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code for Infantryman, often referred to as the "backbone" of the Army. • Origin of the Name: The "11" series MOS covers infantry and related roles. The term "Bravo" comes from the NATO phonetic alphabet, representing the letter "B." • Frontline Fighters: 11Bs are the primary land combat force, trained to engage and destroy enemy ground forces and to capture and hold terrain. • "Queen of Battle": The infantry is sometimes called the "Queen of Battle," a nickname reflecting its pivotal role throughout military history. • D-Day and Beyond: Infantrymen have participated in every major U.S. conflict, from storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day to recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Grueling Training: 11B trainees go through rigorous Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia. • Famous 11Bs: Several Medal of Honor recipients, including Audie Murphy (WWII) and Salvatore Giunta (Afghanistan), served as 11 Bravos. • The "Grunt" Nickname: Infantrymen are commonly called "grunts," a term believed to refer to the sounds made under heavy loads or the tough nature of the job. • Historic Units: Iconic units like the 101st Airborne Division and the 1st Infantry Division ("The Big Red One") are composed of many 11Bs. • Infantry Blue Cord: Graduates of infantry training are awarded the distinctive Infantry Blue Cord, worn on the Army dress uniform as a symbol of their specialty.