diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
index d7d52834da545..92fef0847bf30 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/feral_humans.json
@@ -501,5 +501,30 @@
     "ammo": 10,
     "id": "feral_autogun",
     "items": [ [ "scar_l", 200 ], [ "m4_carbine", 200 ], [ "ruger_mini", 200 ], [ "ar_pistol", 200 ], [ "ar15", 200 ] ]
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "mon_feral_soldier_death_drops",
+    "type": "item_group",
+    "subtype": "collection",
+    "magazine": 100,
+    "ammo": 0,
+    "entries": [
+      {
+        "distribution": [
+          { "group": "clothing_soldier_set", "prob": 65, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
+          { "group": "clothing_soldier_winter_set", "prob": 35, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] }
+        ]
+      },
+      { "group": "military_standard_grenades", "count": [ 1, 3 ], "prob": 20 },
+      { "group": "military_patrol_food" },
+      { "distribution": [ { "group": "infantry_officer_gear" }, { "group": "infantry_medical_gear" } ], "prob": 25 },
+      { "group": "wallets", "prob": 10 },
+      { "group": "pocket_cigar", "prob": 15 },
+      { "group": "misc_smoking_legal", "prob": 30 },
+      { "item": "e_tool", "prob": 15, "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
+      { "item": "mask_gas", "prob": 5, "charges": [ 0, 100 ], "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
+      { "item": "two_way_radio", "prob": 15, "charges": [ 0, 100 ], "damage": [ 1, 4 ] },
+      { "item": "knife_combat", "prob": 100, "damage": [ 3, 4 ] }
+    ]
   }
 ]
diff --git a/data/json/monstergroups/military.json b/data/json/monstergroups/military.json
index b2a5b380c2988..9e4965b4fff4c 100644
--- a/data/json/monstergroups/military.json
+++ b/data/json/monstergroups/military.json
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_dispatch_military", "weight": 5, "cost_multiplier": 80 },
       { "monster": "mon_talon_m202a1", "weight": 15, "cost_multiplier": 50 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_flamer", "weight": 10, "cost_multiplier": 50 },
-      { "monster": "mon_zombie_military_pilot", "weight": 0 }
+      { "monster": "mon_zombie_military_pilot", "weight": 0 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 15 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -34,7 +35,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_military_pilot", "weight": 5 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_bio_op", "weight": 50, "cost_multiplier": 5 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_bio_op2", "weight": 25, "cost_multiplier": 5, "starts": "60 days" },
-      { "monster": "mon_zombie_armored", "weight": 10, "cost_multiplier": 5 }
+      { "monster": "mon_zombie_armored", "weight": 10, "cost_multiplier": 5 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 15 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -53,7 +55,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_armored", "weight": 5, "cost_multiplier": 5 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_scorched", "weight": 25 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_hazmat", "weight": 25 },
-      { "monster": "mon_zombie", "weight": 10 }
+      { "monster": "mon_zombie", "weight": 10 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 15 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -83,7 +86,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_soldier", "weight": 200, "cost_multiplier": 2 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_milbase_personnel", "weight": 50 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_military_pilot", "weight": 5 },
-      { "monster": "mon_zombie_flamer", "weight": 1, "cost_multiplier": 30 }
+      { "monster": "mon_zombie_flamer", "weight": 1, "cost_multiplier": 30 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 300 }
     ]
   },
   {
@@ -114,7 +118,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_milbase_personnel", "weight": 50 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_military_pilot", "weight": 20 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_flamer", "weight": 1, "cost_multiplier": 30 },
-      { "monster": "mon_zombie_scientist", "weight": 100 }
+      { "monster": "mon_zombie_scientist", "weight": 100 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 300 }
     ]
   }
 ]
diff --git a/data/json/monstergroups/zombies.json b/data/json/monstergroups/zombies.json
index e04df038e69b8..cd833c1add11b 100644
--- a/data/json/monstergroups/zombies.json
+++ b/data/json/monstergroups/zombies.json
@@ -114,6 +114,7 @@
       { "monster": "mon_feral_human_crowbar", "weight": 4, "pack_size": [ 2, 3 ] },
       { "monster": "mon_feral_human_axe", "weight": 2, "cost_multiplier": 2, "pack_size": [ 1, 2 ] },
       { "monster": "mon_feral_sapien_spear", "weight": 1, "cost_multiplier": 2 },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 1, "cost_multiplier": 5 },
       { "monster": "mon_zombie_brainless", "weight": 65 }
     ]
   },
@@ -541,7 +542,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_feral_human_crowbar", "weight": 40, "pack_size": [ 2, 6 ] },
       { "monster": "mon_feral_human_axe", "weight": 20, "cost_multiplier": 2, "pack_size": [ 1, 4 ] },
       { "monster": "mon_feral_sapien_spear", "weight": 14, "cost_multiplier": 2 },
-      { "monster": "mon_feral_human_axe", "weight": 20, "cost_multiplier": 2, "pack_size": [ 1, 4 ] }
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_human_axe", "weight": 20, "cost_multiplier": 2, "pack_size": [ 1, 4 ] },
+      { "monster": "mon_feral_soldier", "weight": 5, "cost_multiplier": 2 }
     ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/monsters/feral_humans.json b/data/json/monsters/feral_humans.json
index 0405b25faeb61..7883d573b8aa8 100644
--- a/data/json/monsters/feral_humans.json
+++ b/data/json/monsters/feral_humans.json
@@ -645,5 +645,36 @@
     ],
     "anger_triggers": [ "FRIEND_ATTACKED", "PLAYER_CLOSE", "STALK" ],
     "fear_triggers": [ "HURT" ]
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "mon_feral_soldier",
+    "type": "MONSTER",
+    "name": { "str": "feral soldier" },
+    "description": "Wearing a military uniform with a kevlar vest, this person seems to be a highly trained military professional, now turned feral.  Tense, dirty hands grip a combat knife as their bloodshot eyes scan for threats.",
+    "default_faction": "zombie",
+    "bodytype": "human",
+    "species": [ "HUMAN" ],
+    "volume": "62500 ml",
+    "weight": "81500 g",
+    "hp": 100,
+    "speed": 85,
+    "material": [ "flesh" ],
+    "symbol": "@",
+    "color": "i_magenta",
+    "aggression": 40,
+    "morale": 100,
+    "melee_skill": 6,
+    "melee_dice": 2,
+    "melee_dice_sides": 2,
+    "melee_cut": 18,
+    "weakpoint_sets": [ "wps_humanoid_body", "wps_humanoid_body_armor", "wps_humanoid_open_helmet" ],
+    "dodge": 4,
+    "harvest": "human",
+    "vision_night": 5,
+    "path_settings": { "max_dist": 40, "allow_open_doors": true, "avoid_traps": true, "avoid_sharp": true },
+    "death_drops": "mon_feral_soldier_death_drops",
+    "zombify_into": "mon_zombie_soldier",
+    "anger_triggers": [ "FRIEND_DIED", "FRIEND_ATTACKED", "HURT" ],
+    "flags": [ "SEES", "HEARS", "SMELLS", "WARM", "BASHES", "GROUP_BASH", "HUMAN", "CAN_OPEN_DOORS", "PATH_AVOID_DANGER_1" ]
   }
 ]