Defence & Military
Infantry Skills skills assessment
Infantry soldiers depend on well-drilled fundamentals. This scorecard covers weapon handling, fieldcraft, navigation, first aid and teamwork so unit commanders can assess readiness objectively.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Infantry Skills skills you can score
These are the default Infantry Skills skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Weapon Handling and Marksmanship
Handles weapons safely and shoots accurately to the required standard.
Fieldcraft and Concealment
Moves, observes and conceals effectively in different terrain and light.
Navigation
Navigates day and night by map, compass and GPS.
Section Battle Drills
Executes contact, ambush and movement drills quickly and correctly.
Combat First Aid
Applies casualty care under pressure and prioritises actions correctly.
Communications Procedures
Uses radios and signals accurately and follows security procedures.
Physical Fitness
Meets required standards for endurance, strength and load carriage.
Discipline and Drill
Maintains standards of dress, drill and conduct.
Equipment Maintenance
Cleans, checks and maintains personal equipment to standard.
Teamwork and Buddy Care
Supports the section and looks after teammates in the field.
Situational Awareness
Stays alert to threats, changes and orders.
Resilience and Composure
Performs effectively under fatigue, stress and discomfort.
Levels included with Infantry Skills
Infantry Skills starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Rank” for defence & military, so members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Recruit
- Private
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Warrant Officer
- Lieutenant
- Captain
How Infantry Skills works in SkillScorer
Score
Each member in a unit is scored on the Infantry Skills skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank members, compare two side by side, or compare your units against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Infantry Skills skills need attention. Reports also follow each section commander's unit.
Infantry Skills scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Infantry Skills scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Infantry Skills scorecard covers 12 skills: Weapon Handling and Marksmanship, Fieldcraft and Concealment, Navigation, Section Battle Drills, Combat First Aid, Communications Procedures, Physical Fitness, Discipline and Drill, Equipment Maintenance, Teamwork and Buddy Care, Situational Awareness and Resilience and Composure. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are members scored in Infantry Skills?
Every member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one unit and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Infantry Skills?
Infantry Skills starts with these levels (called “Rank” in the app): Recruit, Private, Corporal, Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Lieutenant and Captain. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Infantry Skills skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In defence & military the app talks about members, units and section commanders, and you can change any of those words too.
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