Light infantry

Light Infantry operate primarily on foot without organic vehicle transport. Despite the name, they typically carry the heaviest individual loads.

Advantages:

• High self-sustainment (with resupply)
• Low visual and thermal signature
• Strong stealth and reconnaissance capability
• Reduced vulnerability to heavy weapons and artillery

Disadvantages:

• Slow operational movement
• Limited organic heavy firepower
• Can fall behind mounted elements

Best Employment:

• Dense terrain (woodland, jungle, mountainous)
• Urban environments with ambush risk
• Short-range operations
• Operations supported by external fire support (e.g. mortars, MBTs)