Infantrymen are the backbone of any army. Able to use most weapons, each infantryman can pose a different threat to the enemy. With a cheap assault team, infantrymen are a simple, effective way to put pressure on the enemy.
Note: Infantry that are purchased after the Furness build are no longer able to swap branches/careers, much like existing academy trained soldiers cannot.
Infantry start with semi-automatic rifles (M1 Garand for Americans, Gewehr 43 for Germans, and SVT-40 for Soviets) which have very reliable hipfire and accuracy. Unmodified, they are a 3-hit-kill but can be modified to be a 2-hit-kill, and can even have scopes, unlike most weapons in Heroes & Generals. Despite their reasonably good hip-fire cones, it is inadvisable to panic spray with the starter semi-automatic rifles, due to their limited magazine size; instead, be sure to line up every shot. Due to the semi-automatic rifles' reliable hipfire and accuracy, it is often better to aim and hipfire with the crosshairs rather than aiming down the sight; this will also give you more ability to strafe and avoid enemy bullets.
Now, with the latest update (1.16.2), players are able to buy weapons from other factions, cost and level required can change from a weapon to an other.
*These melee weapons, explosives and anti-tank weapons can be unlocked by all factions, but unlocking a weapon from a different faction will require obtaining a higher ribbon rank.
†The PTRD-41 can be unlocked in Tank Destruction for US soldiers (subject to standard captured weapon pricing), and the Bazooka M1A1 can be unlocked in Infantry Assault for SU soldiers (normal weapon pricing).
Knowing how to move in combat when fully geared up is vital for any soldier's survival. Earn points for this ribbon by walking carefully or moving in a crouched position.
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COMBAT MOVEMENT
Knowing how to move in combat when fully geared up is vital for any soldier's survival. Earn points for this ribbon by walking carefully or moving in a crouched position.
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COMBAT MOVEMENT
Knowing how to move in combat when fully geared up is vital for any soldier's survival. Earn points for this ribbon by walking carefully or moving in a crouched position.
Capturing control points is the key to winning battles. Use the map (M) to find the nearest control point and stand near the radio to capture it to earn points for this ribbon.
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TACTICAL
Capturing control points is the key to winning battles. Use the map (M) to find the nearest control point and stand near the radio to capture it to earn points for this ribbon.
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TACTICAL
Capturing control points is the key to winning battles. Use the map (M) to find the nearest control point and stand near the radio to capture it to earn points for this ribbon.
Defending your ground is just as important as gaining new. Earn points for this ribbon by killing enemies trying to capture your control points and winning battles as defender.
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DEFENSE
Defending your ground is just as important as gaining new. Earn points for this ribbon by killing enemies trying to capture your control points and winning battles as defender.
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DEFENSE
Defending your ground is just as important as gaining new. Earn points for this ribbon by killing enemies trying to capture your control points and winning battles as defender.
Using medic kits to treat combat injuries in the heat of battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are earned by helping friendly soldiers.
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Medic
Using medic kits to treat combat injuries in the heat of battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are earned by helping friendly soldiers.
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Medic
Using medic kits to treat combat injuries in the heat of battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are earned by helping friendly soldiers.
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
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Recon
RECON
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
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RECON
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
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RECON
Being in the front of an assault will give you an advantage over your enemy. Points for this ribbon are earned by not getting killed, capturing objectives and long range sniper kills.
Using any semi-auto or bolt-action rifle in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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Infantry Assault
Using any semi-auto or bolt-action rifle in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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Infantry Assault
Using any semi-auto or bolt-action rifle in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
Destroying tanks with your bare hands is a very dangerous business. Points for this ribbon are scored by destroying armor by the use of anti-tank weapons, mines or grenades.
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Tank Destruction
`Destroying tanks with your bare hands is a very dangerous business. Points for this ribbon are scored by destroying armor by the use of anti-tank weapons, mines or grenades.
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Tank Destruction
Destroying tanks with your bare hands is a very dangerous business. Points for this ribbon are scored by destroying armor by the use of anti-tank weapons, mines or grenades.
Learning to defend yourself when you are out of ammunition can save your life. Points for this ribbon are scored by hurting or killing enemy soldiers using your combat knife or even your spade.
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Close Combat
Learning to defend yourself when you are out of ammunition can save your life. Points for this ribbon are scored by hurting or killing enemy soldiers using your combat knife or even your spade.
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Close Combat
Learning to defend yourself when you are out of ammunition can save your life. Points for this ribbon are scored by hurting or killing enemy soldiers using your combat knife or even your spade.
Using the handguns in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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HANDGUN ASSAULT
Using the handguns in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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HANDGUN ASSAULT
Using the handguns in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
Using the sub-machinegun in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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SMG ASSAULT
Using the sub-machinegun in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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SMG ASSAULT
Using the sub-machinegun in combat will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
Using any light machinegun in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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LMG ASSAULT
Using any light machinegun in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
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LMG ASSAULT
Using any light machinegun in battle will earn you points on this ribbon. More points are awarded for hitting or killing enemy soldiers. The highest award is given for headshots.
Leading a squad into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When your squad members successfully follow your orders you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
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Squad Leader
Leading a squad into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When your squad members successfully follow your orders you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
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Squad Leader
Leading a squad into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When your squad members successfully follow your orders you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
Following your squad leader into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When you successfully follow an order you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
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Squad Member
Following your squad leader into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When you successfully follow an order you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
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Squad Member
Following your squad leader into battle will earn you points on this ribbon. When you successfully follow an order you will be rewarded. Highest rewards are given for attacking and defending positions.
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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DRIVER
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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DRIVER
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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DRIVER
Moving fast from tactical positions during combat is crucial for winning battles. Driving military as well as civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
Getting soldiers quickly from one tactical position to another during combat is vital for ensuring victory. Transporting friendly soldiers using military and civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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CHAUFFEUR
Getting soldiers quickly from one tactical position to another during combat is vital for ensuring victory. Transporting friendly soldiers using military and civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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CHAUFFEUR
Getting soldiers quickly from one tactical position to another during combat is vital for ensuring victory. Transporting friendly soldiers using military and civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
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CHAUFFEUR
Getting soldiers quickly from one tactical position to another during combat is vital for ensuring victory. Transporting friendly soldiers using military and civilian vehicles will earn you points on this ribbon.
In war confronting the enemy is just as important as winning. Participate in war battles to earn points on this ribbon. Highest award is given for victories.
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BATTLE
In war confronting the enemy is just as important as winning. Participate in war battles to earn points on this ribbon. Highest award is given for victories.
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BATTLE
In war confronting the enemy is just as important as winning. Participate in war battles to earn points on this ribbon. Highest award is given for victories.