INFANTRY · BOTH FACTIONS
Rifleman
Rifleman is the general infantry role within the seven-role Infantry unit and a natural starting point for learning squad movement and communication.
Officially listed · Reviewed Aug 15, 2026
UNITInfantry
FACTIONBoth factions
EVIDENCEOfficially listed
DIRECTORY17-role Steam listing
TEAM VALUE
What problem this role solves
The role contributes by staying with the unit, covering movement, contesting objectives and responding to the squad leader without carrying an assumed specialist mechanic.
Purpose is not a loadout claimWeapons, equipment, weight capacity and level unlocks remain separate until the launch-build menu can be verified.
VERIFIED FACTS
What the sources support
- Explicitly listed in the Infantry unit
- Part of the shared role structure for US and NVA forces
- Official material presents infantry as a core battlefield unit
FIELDS AWAITING EVIDENCE
What is not claimed
- Faction weapon choices and ammunition
- Equipment weight and progression unlocks
- Any faction-specific utility items
FIRST-PARTY SOURCES