Dates: 1845 -

The New Zealand Infantry is the main combat arm of the regular New Zealand Army.

In the New Zealand Army, an Infantry Platoon is commanded by a 2nd Lieutenant or a Lieutenant with a Platoon Sergeant (holding the rank of Sergeant), a Platoon Signaller and a medic (where relevant) comprising the Platoon Headquarters. The Platoon is sub-divided into three section of between 7–10 soldiers, each commanded by a Corporal with a Lance-Corporal as the Section second-in-command (Section 2iC). Each section can be sub-divided into two fire-teams, commanded by the Section Commander and 2iC respectively, as well as normal two man Scout, Rifle and Gun Teams.

There are three platoons in a Rifle Company, which is commanded by a Major, and three rifle companies within an infantry battalion, which is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. An infantry battalion will also contain an organic Support Company (mortars, machine-guns etc.) and a Logistics Company (transport and stores).

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving New Zealand Infantry

" Cosgrove could have said it, because he was a soldiers’ soldier [I have his book] and a very down to earth gentleman in typical Aussie style. When he was put in charge of the East Timor forces comprised mainly of Australian and New Zealand infantry, he was greeted by the Kiwis, mostly ..."

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" On Thursday of last week, a military funeral was scheduled for a young Rifleman of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment killed in Afghanistan the week before. It was to be held at the Burnham Camp, which is the main NZ Army base in the South Island, near Christchurch, and which is heavily ..."

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" Quoting: Colin Hall On Thursday of last week, a military funeral was scheduled for a young Rifleman of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment killed in Afghanistan the week before. It was to be held at the Burnham Camp, which is the main NZ Army base in the South Island, near Christchurch, ..."

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