Do infanteers in mechanised infantry train to drive vehicles as well or they just use them as passengers for transport?
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Trying to choose between Cavalry corps crew member and mechanised infantry soldier roles trying to see who is better trained for combat
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Date asked: Thursday, March 12, 2020
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James A.
Reconnaissance Platoon soldier
As lighrole and mechanised infantry, everyone is expected to be able to drive the units vehicles.
You will gain a variety of driving licences, I’m Lightrole and I have everything from A - D
There is plenty of opportunity to gain licences and get yourself on vehicle driving conversations
J
Thursday, March 12, 2020
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