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Army Jobs Overview
The following is a list of most Army enlisted and officer jobs, with short descriptions.
ENLISTED CAREERS (scroll down for Officer Careers)
ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative Specialists record, store, organize and maintain files.
They type letters, reports and official orders, and schedule training and leave
for unit personnel.
Finance Specialists compute payroll and prepare payments for Army personnel.
They also record details of financial transactions and plans budgets for future
expenses.
Aviation Operations Specialists prepare and provide flight information
for air and ground crews. They keep flight logs and plan flight schedules and
aircrew assignments.
Legal Specialists assist judges, lawyers and unit commanders with legal
matters and judicial work. They also process legal claims and appeals, and research
court decisions and Army regulations.
Chaplain Assistants support the Unit Ministry Team programs, worship
services and crisis intervention. They also provide support to chaplains during
missions and everyday activities.
CONSTRUCTION
Interior Electricians install and repair electrical wiring systems in
office, repair shops, airplane hangers and other buildings on military bases.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operators use bulldozers, cranes, graders
and other heavy equipment in the construction of airfields, roads, dams and
buildings.
Crane Operators operate crawler and truck-mounted cranes and crane shovels
during construction projects, as well as install, rig and remove crane attachments.
Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operators operate all equipment used in
concrete and asphalt production and paving.
General Construction Equipment Operators work with air compressors and
special purpose construction machines engaged in compaction, ditching, pumping
and augering.
Construction Equipment Supervisors supervise construction equipment,
quarry, paving and plant equipment operations and crew maintenance of equipment.
Carpentry and Masonry Specialists build foundations, floor slabs and
walls with brick, cement block, mortar or stone. They erect wood framing for
buildings using hand and power tools, such as hammers, saws, levels and drills.
Construction Engineering Supervisors oversee the construction, repair
and utilities of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, port facilities and petroleum
pipelines, tanks and related equipment.
Plumbers install and repair plumbing and pipe systems.
COMBAT SPECIALTY
Cannon Crewmembers start and maintain wire and radio communications.
They also identify target locations while working on howitzer cannons.
Tactical Automated Fire Control System Specialists serve on teams that
operate Tactical Fire Direction Systems equipment and are responsible for recording
and transmitting firing data.
Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialists operate field
artillery tactical data systems on a Multiple Launch Rocket System Team.
Cannon Fire Direction Specialists lead, supervise or serve as a member
of a field artillery cannon unit.
Fire Support Specialists lead, supervise or serve in intelligence activities
such as target processing, division artillery and maneuver brigade.
Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmembers drive, operate and maintain
the self-propelled MLRS launcher and re-supply vehicles. The MLRS launches various
missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during combat.
Multiple Launch Rocket System Automated Data System Specialists record
and transmit the firing data for the MLRS.
PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operators place the PATRIOT system in the
field. They evaluate target data, as well as identify and engage targets.
Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operators detect, track and identify
aircraft. They broadcast early warning information as members of an early warning
team.
Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmembers prepare and fire portable
air defense systems while serving as members of the field artillery team.
Bradley Linebacker Crewmembers operate the Bradley Linebacker, a tracked
vehicle capable of neutralizing air targets through firing missiles and other
ammunition. Avenger Crewmembers serve as members of the Avenger operations team.
The Avenger system is a lightweight, highly mobile and transportable surface-to-air
missile/gun weapon system.
Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainers place, supply
and maintain Patriot launching stations. The Patriot missile system teams are
used to launch missiles capable of neutralizing multiple air targets.
Combat Engineers construct trails, roads and field fortifications such
as shelters, bunkers and gun emplacements. They also place and detonate explosives
and assemble floating and fabricated bridges.
Bridge Crewmembers build and provide bridges and rafts for wet and dry
gapcrossing operations and also assist in rafting operations.
Quarrying Specialists operate all equipment used in drilling, crushing,
grading and cleaning gravel and rock. They're also involved with the detonation
of explosives to blast rock in quarries and construction sites.
Infantrymen train to defend our country in peacetime and capture, destroy
and repel enemy ground forces during wartime.
Indirect Fire Infantrymen are members of a mortar squad, section or platoon.
Special Operations Weapons Sergeants operate and maintain a wide variety
of U.S., Allied and other foreign weaponry as a part of a special operations
team.
Special operations soldiers in the Army conduct offensive raids, demolitions,
intelligence, search and rescue and other missions from air, land or sea.
Special Operations Engineers are specialists across a wide range of disciplines,
from demolition and construction of field fortifications, to topographic survey
techniques.
Special Operations Medical Sergeants are primarily trained with an emphasis
on trauma medicine, they also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary
care, public sanitation, water quality and optometry.
Special Operations Communications Sergeants operate every kind of communications
gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to old-style high-frequency
Morse key systems. They also have computer/networking skills.
Cavalry Scouts perform reconnaissance and act as the "first front" in
combat. They engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in
the field.
Armor Crewmen work as part of a team to operate armored equipment and
fire weapons to destroy enemy positions.
ELECTRONIC/ ELECTRICAL REPAIR
Aircraft Electricians ensure the electrical systems on airplanes and
helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.
Avionic Mechanics perform maintenance on tactical communications-security,
navigation and flight-control equipment.
AH-64A Armament/Electrical Systems Repairers perform aviation unit, intermediate
and depot maintenance on the electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics
systems associated with the AH-64A Apache helicopter.
AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairers supervise, inspect
and perform maintenance on the armament, electrical and avionic systems of the
AH-64D helicopter.
Avionic Communications Equipment Repairers perform intermediate and depot
maintenance on aircraft communications equipment.
Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairers supervise, inspect and perform
maintenance on armament, electrical and avionics systems of the OH-58D, a light-armed
scout helicopter.
Radio/Communications Security Repairers maintain radio receivers, transmitters,
communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated
equipment.
Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/ Integrators maintain and repair
command/control subsystems, receiver subsystems and related equipment.
Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairers maintain and install air traffic
control communications, navigation aids and landing systems.
Special Electronic Devices Repairers perform maintenance and repair on
special electronic devices such as night-vision equipment, electronic distance
and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, and nuclear,
biological and chemical warning and measuring devices.
Electronic Maintenance Chiefs supervise, monitor and direct the electronics
mission of the Army.
Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairers perform maintenance on
chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air-heaters and special
purpose equipment.
Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist
calibrate and repair test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator/ Maintainers maintain the
base shop test facility.
Medical Equipment Repairers service and maintain all mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological medical equipment.
Radar Repairers install, maintain, repair and keep up a working knowledge
of how to operate military radar equipment.
Avionic Radar Repairers perform maintenance on manual and semiautomatic
switchboards, telephones and associated wire instruments and equipment.
OH-58D Armament/ Electrical/ Avionics Systems Repairers maintain electrical,
electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with aircraft armament,
missile and fire control systems.
Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairers maintain the TOW (M-220
Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wireguided missile) anti-missile system, the
Dragon anti-tank guided missile systems and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle system.
Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialists
calibrate and repair test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.
Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator/Maintainers maintain the
base shop test facility.
Medical Equipment Repairers service and maintain all mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological medical equipment.
Radar Repairers install, maintain, repair and maintain a working knowledge
of how to operate military radar equipment.
Avionic Radar Repairers perform maintenance on manual and semiautomatic
switchboards, telephones and associated wire instruments and equipment.
OH-58D Armament/ Electrical/ Avionics Systems Repairers maintain electrical,
electronic, mechanical and pneudraulics systems associated with aircraft armament,
missile and fire control systems.
Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairers maintain the TOW (M-220
Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wireguided missile) antimissile system, the
Dragon antitank guided missile systems and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle system.
Land Combat Support System Test Specialists supervise, operate and maintain
Land Combat Support Systems.
Automatic Test Equipment Operator/ Maintainers maintain the Electronic
Equipment Test Facility in support of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairers manage support-level maintenance
on the Multiple Launch Rocket System, a self-propelled launcher-loader artillery
weapon system that s used in the field during combat.
Patriot Systems Repairers support-level maintenance on the Patriot System,
a combat missile system that features a phased-array radar set and control station.
Avenger System Repairers manage support- level maintenance on the Avenger
System, a lightweight, highly mobile and transportable surface-to-air missile/gun
weapon system that provides short-range air defense against air and land attacks.
Electronic Maintenance Chiefs supervise, monitor and direct the electronic
weapons maintenance mission of the Army.
Small Arms/ Artillery Repairers perform maintenance and repairs on small
arms and other infantry weapons.
Fire Control Repairers perform maintenance on combat vehicle, infantry
and artillery fire control systems and equipment, as well as related test equipment.
Armament Repairers perform maintenance and repairs on the mechanisms
and systems of tank turrets, tank weapons, fighting vehicles, small arms and
other infantry weapons.
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNICAL
Radio Operator/ Maintainers handle all maintenance checks and services
on assigned radio communication equipment.
Network Switching Systems Operators perform maintenance on electronic
switches, control centers, combat radios and other equipment associated with
networks. They also use computers to troubleshoot the system when errors occur.
Cable Systems Installer/ Maintainers install, operate and perform maintenance
on cable and wire communications systems, communication security devices and
associated equipment.
Microwave System Installers install, operate and maintain microwave communications
systems. They also work with associated antennas, multiplexing and communications
security equipment.
Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operators work directly on communication
devices and equipment that communicate through more than one channel. They handle
installation, repair, operation and maintenance check of these devices, antenna
and associated equipment.
Satellite Communications Systems Operator/ Maintainers install, operate,
maintain and repair strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communications.
Satellite/ Microwave Systems Chiefs plan and supervise the configuration,
operation and maintenance of microwave communications.
Signal Support Systems Specialists work with battlefield signal support
systems and terminal devices.
Telecommunications Operations Chiefs are primarily responsible for planning
and supervising the installation, operation and maintenance of telecommunications
systems and networks.
Information Systems Operator/ Analysts are responsible for maintaining,
processing and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations.
Telecommunications Operator/ Maintainers supervise, install, operate
and perform maintenance in telecommunications centers.
Divers perform such tasks as reconnaissance, demolition and salvage,
all while being underwater. They specialize either as a scuba diver, who works
just below the surface of the water, or as a deep sea diver, who usually works
for long periods of time in depths up to 300 feet.
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialists inspect food designated for consumption,
while also supervising food inspection and combined veterinary service activity.
Preventative Medicine Specialists conduct preventive medicine inspections,
surveys and laboratory procedures.
Psychological Operations Specialists supervise, coordinate and participate
in the analysis, coordination and distribution of tactical, strategic and consolidation
psychological operations.
Intelligence Analysts supervise, coordinate and participate in the analysis,
processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence.
Common Ground Station Operators detect, locate and track ground targets,
ships, submarines, missiles and aircraft.
Ground Surveillance Systems Operators operate ground surveillance systems
that are engaged in intelligence and information gathering.
Counterintelligence Agents conduct counterintelligence surveys and investigations
of individuals, organizations, installations and activities in order to detect,
assess and counter threats to national security.
Signals Intelligence Analysts listen to and intercept foreign radio transmissions
and relaying that information by producing combat, strategic and tactical intelligence
reports.
Communications Locator/ Interceptors detect, acquire, locate and identify
foreign communications using International Morse Code and radio-printer (non-
Morse), as well as signals intelligence/electronic warfare collection and location
equipment.
Electronic Intelligence Interceptor/Analysts perform and supervise the
detection, acquisition, location and identification of foreign ELINT.
Signal Collection/ Identification Analysts are primarily collect, identify,
exploit and analyze foreign radio-teletype, facsimile and data communications.
Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmen monitor weather conditions and
patterns so artillery units can fire and launch missiles accurately.
Ammunition Specialists transport, store, inspect, prepare and dispose
of weapons and ammunition.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists locate, identify and dispose
of foreign and domestic explosive devices.
Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operators use Firefinder radar, a highly
specialized machine that detects mortars, planes and other objects by using
radio or sound waves to determine their location to detect opposing forces and
alert units in the Army.
Technical Engineering Specialists conduct land surveys, make maps and
prepare detailed plans and drawings for construction projects. They occasionally
provide surveys and maps that are used to locate military targets and plot troop
movements.
Topographic Analysts perform cartographic and terrain analysis duties.
They're also involved in collecting and processing military geographic information
from remote sensed imagery, digital data, intelligence data, existing topographic
products and other collateral data sources.
Field Artillery Surveyors monitor field conditions and give progress
reports on maneuvers during combat.
Topographic Surveyors conduct surveys to provide control data for mapmaking
and artillery support. They also supervise and perform topographic or geodetic
computations.
Imagery Analysts analyze aerial and ground permanent record imagery developed
by photographic and electronic means.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operators operate the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
Mission planning, mission sensor, payload operations, launching, remotely piloting
and recovering the aerial vehicle are all part of this position.
HEALTH CARE
Dental Specialists assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment
of patients, while also helping to manage dental offices.
Operating Room Specialists assist the nursing staff in preparing patients
and operating rooms for surgery.
Animal Care Specialists provide care, management, treatment and sanitary
conditions for Army animals under the supervision of a Veterinary Corps officer.
Respiratory Specialists assist with management of a respiratory unit.
Mental Health Specialists under the supervision of an Army psychiatrist, social
worker, psychiatric nurse or psychologist, provide mental health treatment to
patients.
Medical Laboratory Specialists help diagnosis, treat and prevent diseases
and other medical disorders by performing blood banking procedures and examinations
of biological and environmental specimens.
Patient Administration Specialists perform administrative duties in the
patient administration division of an Army hospital or other medical facilities.
Health Care Specialists provide emergency medical treatment, limited
primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or
illness.
Optical Laboratory Specialists assemble eyeglasses that utilize pre-surfaced
single-vision lenses.
Pharmacy Specialists prepare, control and issue pharmaceutical products
and supervising pharmacy activities.
Radiology Specialists operate fixed and portable radiology equipment,
as well as supervising radiology activities.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Personnel Administration Specialists help soldiers develop their careers,
but also provides personnel support and assistance to all divisions of the Army.
Personnel Information System Management Specialists operate and manage
the information systems for field personnel, as well as train and assist all
system users.
Personnel Services Specialists supervise the manpower resources of the
Army.
MACHINE OPERATOR AND PRODUCTION
Machinists handle the fabrication, repair and modification of metallic
and non-metallic parts.
Lithographers operate printing equipment like presses and binding machines
in order to make finished copies of printed materials.
Water Treatment Specialists install and operate water purification equipment,
as well as deal with water storage and distribution operations and activities.
Metal Workers perform repairs and maintenance on metal body components,
radiators, fuel tanks, hulls and accessories of Army watercraft and amphibious
vehicles.
MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Visual Information Equipment Operator/Maintainers work with equipment
such as Teleconferencing VI, and are primarily responsible for supporting Army
operations with visual information equipment and systems.
Combat Documentation/ Production Specialists primarily responsible for
supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and
audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and non-combat operations.
Civil Affairs Specialists supervise, research, coordinate, conduct and
participate in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents.
Multimedia Illustrators supervise, plan and operate multimedia imaging
equipment in order to produce various kinds of visual displays and documents.
Human Intelligence Collectors use aerial photographs, electronic monitoring
and human observation in order to gather and study required information to design
defense plans and tactics.
Translator/Interpreters convert written or spoken foreign languages into
English and other languages. They usually specialize in a particular foreign
language.
Cryptologic Linguists detect, acquire, locate and identify foreign communications
using signals equipment.
Journalists write and photograph the Army s activities for use in internal
and external news media.
Broadcast Journalists operate radio or television broadcast teams or
Armed Forces Radio Television Service.
Musicians perform at Army ceremonies, parades, concerts, festivals, dances
and many other events. Musicians perform in a variety of ensembles ranging from
ceremonial band to jazz band to small ensembles, playing all styles of music.
Cornet or Trumpet Player
Euphonium Player
French Horn Player
Trombone Player
Tuba Player
Flute or Piccolo Player
Oboe Player
Clarinet Player
Bassoon Player
Sax Player
Percussion Player
Keyboard Player
Guitar Player
Electric Bass Guitar Player
Special Band Members perform as a musician or in direct support of the
mission of the U.S. Army Band
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chemical Operations Specialists operate, maintain or supervise the use
of nuclear, biological and chemical detection and decontamination equipment.
Firefighters protect lives and property from fire. Firefighters control
fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircraft and aboard ships.
Military Police provide support to the battlefield by conducting area
security, prisoner of war and law and order operations.
Internment/ Resettlement Specialists control, supervise and counsel prisoners,
as well as manage confinement operations and correctional treatment programs.
Criminal Investigations Special Agents supervise or conducting investigations
of incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality that affect Army or
defense personnel, property, facilities or activities.
TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLY SERVICES
AirTraffic Controllers track planes and give landing and take-off instructions
at air traffic control facilities.
Watercraft Operators perform mariner duties and supervise other soldiers
on Army watercraft.
Cargo Specialists transfer passengers and cargo to and from air, land
and water transport by manual and mechanical methods.
Parachute Riggers inspect, maintain, and repair survival equipment such
as parachutes, aircraft life support equipment, and air-sea rescue equipment.
Laundry and Bath Specialists perform laundry, shower and clothing decontamination
functions.
Hospital Food Service Specialists assist in the supervision of medical
nutrition care operations.
Food Service Operations Specialists prepare and service food in field
or garrison food service operations.
Petroleum Supply Specialists supervise and manage the reception, storage
and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.
Petroleum Laboratory Specialists are primarily responsible for supervising
or conducting laboratory tests on petroleum, oil and lubricant products.
Medical Supply Specialists receive, store, record and issue Army medical
supplies.
Automatic Logistical Specialists perform management or warehouse functions
in order to maintain equipment records and parts.
Mortuary Affairs Specialists handle the recovery, collection, evacuation
and establish tentative identification, escort and temporarily burial of deceased
Army personnel.
Unit Supply Specialists perform tasks involving the general upkeep and
maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment.
Motor Transportation Coordinators perform general-support maintenance
on Army watercraft and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
Railway Equipment Repairers perform maintenance on diesel-electric locomotives
and railway cars.
Railway Section Repairers perform maintenance on railway tracks, roadbeds,
switches, fences and other railway facilities.
Railway Operations Crewmembers operate diesel-electric locomotives and
related equipment.
Motor Transport Operators perform unit, direct support and general support
maintenance on Army watercraft and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
MACHINE AND VEHICLE MECHANICS
Aircraft Powerplant Repairers perform maintenance on aircraft turbine
engines and components.
Aircraft Powertrain Repairers supervise, inspect and perform maintenance
on aircraft powertrain systems.
Aircraft Structural Repairers perform maintenance on aircraft structures.
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairers perform maintenance on aircraft pneudraulics
systems.
Aircraft Components Repair Supervisors supervise maintenance on aircraft
components, aviation communications and other electronic/electrical systems
associated with Army aircraft.
UH-1 Helicopter Repairers perform maintenance on UH-1 helicopters.
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairers and perform maintenance on AH-64 (Apache)
Attack Helicopters.
OH-58D Helicopter Repairers perform maintenance on OH-58D (Kiowa Warrior)
helicopters.
UH-60 Helicopter Repairers supervise and perform maintenance on UH-60
(Black Hawk) helicopters.
CH-47 Helicopter Repairers perform maintenance on CH-47 (Chinook) helicopters.
Observation/ Scout Helicopter Repairers perform maintenance on Observation/Scout
helicopters.
Utility Airplane Repairers perform maintenance on utility airplanes.
Construction Equipment Repairers maintain construction equipment that
s used for earthmoving, grading, and compaction; lifting and loading; quarrying
and rock crushing; asphalt and concrete mixing and surfacing; water pumping;
air compression and pneumatic tools; and power bridging.
M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainers perform required maintenance on tanks.
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanics perform maintenance and recovery operations
on light-wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as track and heavy-wheeled
vehicles.
Artillery Mechanics perform maintenance and recovery operations of all
self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems, including automotive,
turret, fire control and chemical protection subsystems.
Track Vehicle Repairers perform maintenance on tracked vehicles, wheeled
vehicles, material handling equipment and chemical quartermaster equipment,
as well as supervising activities that include fuel and electrical system repair
and maintenance.
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainers handle the maintenance and
repair of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the M6 Linebacker and the M7 Bradley
Fighting Infantry Support Team.
Utilities Equipment Repairers perform maintenance on utilities equipment
and special-purpose support systems.
Watercraft Engineers perform maintenance on watercraft and auxiliary
equipment on marine vessels.
Power Generation Equipment Repairers perform maintenance and overhaul
of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment.
Transmission and Distribution Specialists assist in the installation
of electrical transmission and distribution systems and exterior services.
Special Purpose Equipment Repairers supervise the performance of special
purpose equipment maintenance. Special equipment includes power generation equipment,
air conditioning/refrigeration systems and quartermaster chemical equipment.
OFFICER CAREER FIELDS
Combat Arms
Aviation
Air Defense Artillery
Armor
Corps of Engineers
Field Artillery
Infantry
Special Forces
Logistic
Ordnance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Transportation Corps
Combat Support
Adjutant General Corps
Chaplain
Chemical Corps
Civil Affairs
Finance
Judge Advocate General s Corps
Medical Service Corps
Military Intelligence
Military Police
Signal Corps
Medical
Army Medical Specialist Corps
Army Nurse Corps
Dental Corps
Army Medical Corp
Veterinary Corp
