It consists of personnel, who historically have engaged in ground combat on foot.

Indian troops maintained internal security in the country, fought for the defence of the North-West Frontier and were sent abroad to take part many conflict zones of the British empire.

Each company is commanded by an officer of the rank of a Major or a Captain.

Between 1886 and 1948, before it inherited its present name and came to be located at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh,[11] it passed through various names and locations:[12] - In 1964, the Commando Wing was raised under The Infantry School in Mhow, which along with the Platoon Commanders' Wing was moved to Belgaum (Karnataka) under Junior Leaders' Wing.

In 1993, Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) was raised under The Infantry School, as a consequence of which the erstwhile Army Shooting Team (AST) was reorganised into AMU.

The shooters of AMU are trained in precision shooting and have secured recognition at both national and international levels.

A modern and a well-developed information technology setup at The Infantry School is utilized to provide latest training on IT and cyber awareness.

It keeps abreast with the tactical and technical development in India and abroad on all matters pertaining to the Infantry war fighting.

The motto of The Infantry School is – Vijayen Gyanen Shauryen which translates to Victory through Learning and Courage.