A soldier is a person who serves in a nation's military, specifically in the army, and is trained to engage in combat and defense. Soldiers are typically involved in ground-based warfare and can be deployed in various roles depending on their specialization, such as infantry, artillery, or engineering. Their duties range from direct combat to support roles like logistics and medical care.

Some Common Types of Soldier:

• Infantry




Soldiers who fight on foot and are often the first to engage in combat. They are equipped with small arms and are trained for frontline ground warfare.




Qualification: Min. 10th Class Pass

Spasific Skills: Physical Fitness, Teamwork & Coordination, Weapons Proficiency, Tactical Movement, Combat First Aid





• Cavalry




Traditionally, cavalry soldiers fought on horseback, but modern cavalry units typically use armored vehicles like tanks and helicopters for mobility and combat.




Qualification: Class 10 or Class 12 (Depending on the Role) + Specific Training

Spasific Skills: Physical Fitness, Heavy Weapons Handling, Vehicle Operation, Reconnaissance, Mobility & Maneuvering





• Artillery




Soldiers who operate large, long-range weapons like cannons, howitzers, and missile systems to support ground forces by providing heavy firepower.




Qualification: Min. 10th Class Pass (Higher Technical Roles may require Class 12 with Sci. or Maths)

Spasific Skills: Mathematical Precision, Communication & Coordination, Heavy Weapons Handling, Mechanical Skills





• Engineers




Military engineers are responsible for constructing defensive positions, demolishing obstacles, and handling tasks like building bridges and fortifications during combat operations.




Qualification:10th + 12th + Diploma in Engineering/ B.E/ B. Tech

Spasific Skills: Survivability Engineering, Mine & Explosive Expertise, Construction & Demolition, Heavy Equipment Operation







• Special Forces




Highly trained soldiers who specialize in unconventional warfare, counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, and other specialized missions. Examples include commandos or paratroopers.




Qualification:10th Class + Military Experience

Spasific Skills: Survival Training, Advanced Combat Skills, Foreign Language Proficiency, Parachuting, Diving, & Climbing, Specialized Weaponry





• Medics




Soldiers trained in battlefield medicine, providing first aid and emergency care to injured comrades in combat zones.




Qualification:10th + 12th + Diploma in Nursing / Paramedical Courses

Spasific Skills: First Aid & Trauma Care, Medical Evacuation, Triage, Combat Life Saver





• Logistics and Support




Soldiers who handle supplies, transportation, and communication, ensuring that troops in the field have the necessary resources to operate effectively.




Qualification: 10th + 12th + Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Spasific Skills: Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Transportation Coordination, Heavy Vehicle Operation