Abstract:This quantitative study examined whether marital status and education level influence the development of occupational stress and adjustment difficulties among active-duty infantry soldiers in the United States Army. Infantry service is one of the most demanding military career fields, requiring ongoing exposure to high-risk environments, intense physical demands, and prolonged operational strain, all of which may increase vulnerability to stress-related problems. Grounded in occupational stress theory, the study explored demographic factors that may contribute to differential stress responses and adjustment challenges within the infantry population. Data were collected from 85 active-duty infantry soldiers recruited through social media platforms, and participants completed an online questionnaire distributed via SurveyMonkey assessing occupational stress levels, adjustment functioning, and demographic characteristics. Essential methodological features included voluntary participation, anonymous response collection, and the use of standardized survey items relevant to military stress and adjustment. Findings of this study provide insight into whether marital status and education level serve as protective or risk factors for occupational stress and adjustment difficulties among infantry soldiers. The results contribute to a broader understanding of demographic influences on soldier well-being and hold implications for targeted prevention, intervention, and support strategies within military behavioral health systems.