🪖 1️⃣ Combat Roles (Frontline Leadership)

These officers directly lead troops in operational areas.

🔹 Infantry Officer

• Leads soldiers in ground combat

• Conducts patrols and counter-terrorism operations

• Handles border security

• Operates in difficult terrains (mountains, deserts, jungles)

🔹 Armoured Corps Officer

• Commands tank units

• Operates battle tanks and armored vehicles

• Conducts mechanized warfare

🔹 Artillery Officer

• Manages heavy guns, rockets, and missile systems

• Provides fire support to infantry units

• Coordinates long-range attacks

🛠️ 2️⃣ Combat Support Roles

These officers support frontline troops.

🔹 Engineer Officer

• Builds bridges and roads in war zones

• Handles bomb disposal

• Conducts minefield operations

• Manages combat construction

🔹 Signals Officer

• Manages communication systems

• Handles military networks and cybersecurity

• Ensures secure battlefield communication

🔹 Army Aviation Officer

• Operates helicopters

• Conducts surveillance and reconnaissance

• Supports troop transport and rescue missions

📊 3️⃣ Service & Administrative Roles

These officers manage logistics and internal administration.

🔹 Logistics / Service Corps Officer

• Manages supply of food, fuel, ammunition

• Oversees transportation

• Maintains supply chains

🔹 Intelligence Officer

• Gathers and analyzes enemy information

• Assesses threats

• Plans strategic responses

🔹 Medical Officer

• Provides healthcare to soldiers

• Manages military hospitals

• Oversees battlefield medical support

🔹 Judge Advocate (Legal Officer)

• Handles military law cases

• Provides legal advice

• Conducts court-martial proceedings

🛰️ 4️⃣ Modern & Specialized Roles

Modern armies also have officers in:

• Cyber Warfare

• Space & Satellite Operations

• Electronic Warfare

• Special Forces

• Psychological Operations

🎖️ Leadership Responsibilities (All Officers)

Regardless of branch, every Army Officer must:

• Lead and motivate soldiers

• Maintain discipline

• Train troops

• Make quick decisions under pressure

• Ensure mission success

As rank increases (Captain → Major → Colonel → General), responsibilities shift from field operations to strategic planning and high-level command.