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Military Job Specialties
The following is a synopsis of Military Occupational Specialties (Reserve) = MOS available only in USAR * = MOS closed to women # = Not an entry level MOS
(CMF 11) INFANTRY Infantry is a military profession and therefore has no direct civilian MOS/TITLE 11B Infantryman* 11C Mortar Infantryman* 11H Anti-tank Infantryman* 11M Bradley Fighting Vehicle Infantryman* (CMF 12) COMBAT ENGINEERING Each of the Army jobs is related directly to similar or equivalent MOS/TITLE 12B Combat Engineer * 12C Bridge Crewmember 12F Engineer Tracked Vehicle Crewman *
(CMF13) FIELD ARTILLERY Field artillery work is highly specialized. On the civilian side, the skills and knowledge acquired in the Army might be translated into meaningful work in a variety of engineering, manufacturing and production fields. MOS/TITLE 13B Cannon Crewmember * 13C Automated Fire Support Systems Specialist * 13E Cannon Fire Direction Specialist * 13F Fire Support Specialist * 13M Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember * 13P MLRS/LANCE Operations Fire Direction Specialist * 13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator * 82C Field Artillery Surveyor 93F Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember
(CMF 14) AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY Air defense artillery work is highly specialized. Although it is unique to the military, the skills and knowledge acquired could be translated into civilian work with private industries, public agencies and other users or manufacturers of complex electromechanical equipment. MOS/TITLE 14D HAWK Missile System Crewmember 14E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer 14J Air Defense Command Control Computer Communication and Intelligence Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator/ Maintainer * 14L AN/TSQ-73 Air Defense Artillery Command and Control System Operator/Maintainer 14M Man Portable Air Defense System Crewmember (Reserve Component) 14R Bradley Linebacker Crewmember * 14S Avenger Crewmember * 14T PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced operator/Maintainer 16P Chaparral Crewmember *
(CMF 18) SPECIAL FORCES Special Forces is an elite military organization that employs specialized elements to accomplish specifically
directed missions in times of peace and war. Although CMF 18 MOS are not entry level positions, an SF soldier with
specialized training, MOS/TITLE 18B Special Operations Weapons Sergeant *# 18C Special Operations Engineer *# 18D Special Operations Medical Sergeant *# 18E Special Operations Communications Sergeant *#
(CMF 19) ARMOR There is no directly related civilian counterpart to the armor field. However, abilities and experiences in working with heavy mechanical equipment may be applicable to heavy construction, steel work and logging industries. MOS/TITLE 19D Cavalry Scout * 19K Armor Crewman *
(CMF 23) AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The training and experience gained may prepare a person for a variety of civilian occupations in engineering, production, manufacturing, broadcasting or other areas that are concerned with highly sophisticated electronic and electromechanical gear. MOS/TITLE 23R Hawk Missile System Mechanic 24N Chaparral System Mechanic
(CMF 25) AUDIO-VISUAL As a civilian with Army experience in audio-visual (AV) work, there are employment opportunities in radio and
television stations, AV production houses, government agencies, MOS/TITLE 25M Multimedia Illustrator 25R Visual Information/ Audio Equipment Repairer 25V Combat Documentation & Production Specialist
(CMF 31) SIGNAL OPERATIONS In the past few years, the field of communications and telecommunications has grown increasingly important, so much so, that almost every large corporation or government agency literally depends on such devices for successful day-to-day operation. MOS/TITLE 31C Radio Operator-Maintainer 31F Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer 31L Wire Systems Installer 31P Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer 31R Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator 31S Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer 31U Signal Support Systems Specialist
(CMF 33) ELECTRONIC WARFARE/INTERCEPT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE The work done in the Army is duplicated in civilian life by those who design and manufacture communications equipment. The electronic knowledge needed to repair and maintain such equipment is in short supply. Employment openings are found with electronic equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies. MOS/TITLE 33R EW/Intercept Aviation System Repairer 33T EW/Intercept Tactical System Repairer 33Y Strategic Systems Repairer
(CMF 35) ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION There is an increasing need in the civilian sector for people with experience in the electronic maintenance field. The training and experience gained may prepare a person for a variety of civilian occupations in the electronics field, to include electronics testers, electronics assemblers, and electronics inspectors. MOS/TITLE 24H HAWK Fire Control Repairer (Reserve Component only) 24K HAWK Continuous Wave Radar Repairer (Reserve Component only) 27E Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer 27F Vulcan Repairer 27G Chaparral/Redeye Repairer 27H Hawk Firing Section Repairer 27K Hawk Fire Control/Continuous Wave Radar Repairer 27M Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer 27T Avenger System Repairer 27X Patriot System Repairer (PS Active Army only) 35B Land Combat Support System Test Specialist 35C Surveillance Radar Repairer 35D Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Repairer 35E Radio and Communications Security Repairer 35F Special Electronic Devices Repairer 35H Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment Support Specialist 35J Telecommunications Terminal Device Repairer 35L Avionic Communications Equipment Repairer 35M Radar Repairer 35N Wire Systems Equipment Repairer 35Q Avionic Flight Systems Repairer 35R Avionic Radar Repairer 35Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment Operator/Maintainer 39B Automatic Test Equipment Operator/Maintainer
(CMF 37) PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS Experience as a PSYOP specialist develops skills in basic marketing techniques from market segmentation, analysis
of consumer behavior to advertising and sales promotion. MOS/TITLE 37F Psychological Operations Specialist
(CMF 38) CIVIL AFFAIRS MOS/TITLE 38A Civil Affairs Specialist (Reserve Component)
(CMF 46) PUBLIC AFFAIRS With the training and experience acquired by doing Army public affairs work, an individual is well qualified for similar civilian work. Typical employers would be corporations, advertising and public relations agencies, broadcasting stations and government agencies. MOS/TITLE 46Q Journalist 46R Broadcast Journalist
(CMF 51) GENERAL ENGINEERING The civilian construction industry is one of the nations largest, and employment opportunities are very often related to seasons of the year. In addition, job opportunities exist in other areas, such as with large corporations, public works departments and other similar organizations that employ their own construction crews. MOS/TITLE 51B Carpentry and Masonry Specialist 51K Plumber 51M Firefighter 51R Interior Electrician 51T Technical Engineering Specialist 52E Prime Power Production Specialist # 52G Transmission and Distribution Specialist (USAR) 62E Heavy Construction Equipment Operator 62F Crane Operator 62G Quarrying Specialist 62H Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator 62J General Construction Equipment Operator
(CMF 54) CHEMICAL A Chemical Soldier, is a special kind of soldier, trained and ready to fight and win in the 21st century. You will be trained in Nuclear,Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Defense. The training you receive will help protect your country, and the world against NBC weapons of mass destruction. Your expertise as a Chemical Soldier may help prepare you for a civilian specialty job such as environmental specialist, a member of a rapid response team for hazardous material, or a chemical incident and accident response team member for city, county, state, or government programs. Your developed skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, combined with a keen sense of responsibility, self-discipline and motivation, are skills and values demanded by all civilian employers. MOS/TITLE 54B Chemical Operations Specialist
(CMF 55) AMMUNITION As a civilian, one could find that Army training and experience would be suitable in a wide variety of jobs ranging from manufacturing and production to warehousing and distribution work. MOS/TITLE 55B Ammunition Specialist 55D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
(CMF 63) MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE Machines play such an important role in our lives that just about anywhere you go, you will find them in use;
and wherever they are used, someone is needed to keep them going. Manufacturing plants, industries, construction
companies and apartment MOS/TITLE 44B Metal Worker 44E Machinist 45B Small Arms/Artillery Repairer 45D Self-propelled Field Artillery Turret Mechanic 45E M1A1 Abrams Tank Turret Mechanic * 45G Fire Control Repairer 45K Armament Repairer 45N M60A1/A3 Tank Turret Mechanic (USAR) 45T Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Turret Mechanic * 52C Utilities Equipment Repairer 52D Power Generation Equipment Repairer 52F Turbine Engine Drive/Generator Repairer 62B Construction Equipment Repairer 63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic 63D Self-propelled Field Artillery Repairer * 63E M1 Abrams Tank System Mechanic 63G Fuel and Electrical Systems Repairer 63H Track Vehicle Repairer 63J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer 63S Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic 63T M2-3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Mechanic * 63W Wheel Vehicle Repairer 63Y Track Vehicle Mechanic
(CMF 67) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE Civilian opportunities in aircraft maintenance are related directly to Army positions. There are aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and corporate aircraft - all of which are required by federal law to have routine inspections, maintenance and servicing. MOS/TITLE 67G Utility Airplane Repairer 67N Utility Helicopter Repairer 67R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer 67S Helicopter Repairer (OH-58D) 67T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer 67U Medium Helicopter Repairer 67V Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer 67X Heavy Lift Helicopter Repairer (USAR) 67Y AH-1 Attack Helicopter Repairer 68B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer 68D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer 68F Aircraft Electrician 68G Aircraft Structural Repairer 68H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer 68J Aircraft/Armament/Missile Systems Repairer 68N Avionic Mechanic 68X AH-64 Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer
(CMF 71) ADMINISTRATION Private industry and business, as well as public service agencies, have experienced a continuing need for competent administrative personnel. Whether in the Army or in civilian life, administrative workers are the backbone of effective and efficient management. MOS/TITLE 71D Legal Specialist 71L Administrative Specialist 71M Chaplain Assistant 73C Finance Specialist 73D Accounting Specialist 75B Personnel Administration Specialist 75C Personnel Management Specialist 75D Personnel Records Specialist 75E Personnel Actions Specialist 75F Personnel Information System Management Specialist 75H Personnel Services Specialist
(CMF 74) AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING Civilian career opportunities have been excellent for some time and are expected to continue, if not expand, as more and more businesses, institutions, and government agencies rely on computerized systems to provide them with the information they need to function efficiently. MOS/TITLE 74B Information Systems Operator-Analyst 74C Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer 74G Telecommunications Computer Operator-Maintainer
(CMF 92) SUPPLY The Army s Quartermaster Branch studies and utilizes modern business methods to ensure the efficient and effective support of soldiers and worldwide Army operations. Our relationship to fundamental business practices and industrial influence make Quartermaster skills in the Army s Supply and Service arena easily transferable to civilian industries. Skills learned through classroom and on-the-job training vary greatly by MOS. Some examples that are easily transferable to civilian industry are, supply data processor, inventory specialist, warehousing manager, food service management, mortuary sciences, airload and parachute preparation, fabric and upholstery repair and commercial laundry skills (hospital and hotel). Comparable employment is often found in civilian industries and the civilian job sector uses skills learned in every Quartermaster MOS. MOS/TITLE 43M Fabric Repair Specialist 57E Laundry and Bath Specialist 92A Automated Logistical Specialist 92G Food Service Specialist 92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist 92R Parachute Rigger 92Y Unit Supply Specialist
(CMF 77) PETROLEUM AND WATER The Army produces thousands of petroleum and water specialists each year. The schooling received coupled with on-the-job training, provides immeasurable experience that can be easily transferred to the civilian sector. Petroleum and water jobs entail much more than pumping fuel or water. The skills learned in these MOSs can be utilized in a host of civilian jobs including petroleum storage, distribution, environmental safety, and laboratory analysis of petroleum products. Skills learned when working in the water field include water production and analysis, storage, distribution, and environmental safety measures. Civilian employment opportunities exist with petroleum storage facilities, airport fuel operations, local fuel distributors, industrial laboratories, and civilian water production facilities. MOS/TITLE 77F Petroleum Supply Specialist 77L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist 77W Water Treatment Specialist
(CMF 79) RECRUITMENT AND REENLISTMENT A soldier gains invaluable experience for civilian employment particularly in the area of personnel and sales work. Personnel employers can be found at all levels of government and private industry. MOS/TITLE 79R Recruiter Noncommissioned Officer # 79S Retention Noncommissioned Officer #
(CMF 81) TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING With the training and experience acquired in this Army career field, a person is qualified for civilian work
that is quite similar. Typical potential employers would be federal or state cartographic agencies, commercial
surveyors, printing companies, MOS/TITLE 81C Cartographer 81L Printing and Bindery Specialist 81Q Terrain Analyst 81T Topographic Analyst 82D Topographic Surveyor
(CMF 88) TRANSPORTATION The majority of Army positions in this field are closely related to similar civilian occupations. Potential civilian employers are trucking firms, marinas, airports, railroads and intra-coastal shipping companies. MOS/TITLE 88H Cargo Specialist 88K Watercraft Operator 88L Watercraft Engineer 88M Motor Transport Operator 88N Traffic Management Coordinator 88P Railway Equipment Repairer (USAR) 88Q Railway Car Repairer (USAR) 88R Airbrake Repairer (USAR) 88S Locomotive Electrician (USAR) 88T Railway Section Repairer (USAR) 88U Railway Operations Crewmember (USAR) 88V Train Crewmember (USAR)
(CMF 91) MEDICAL Each Army medical job has a direct civilian counterpart. Whether in the Army or in civilian life, medical workers are in great demand, and opportunities for advancement are excellent in both cases. MOS/TITLE 42C Orthotic Specialist 42E Optical Laboratory Specialist 71G Patient Administration Specialist 76J Medical Supply Specialist 91A Medical Equipment Repairer 91B Medical Specialist 91CC Practical Nurse (ACASP) 91C Practical Nurse (USAR) 91D Operating Room Specialist 91E Dental Specialist 91K Medical Laboratory Specialist 91M Hospital Food Service Specialist 91P Radiology Specialist 91Q Pharmacy Specialist 91R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist 91S Preventive Medicine Specialist 91T Animal Care Specialist 91VC Respiratory Specialist (ACASP) 91V Respiratory Specialist (USAR) 91X Mental Health Specialist
(CMF 93) AVIATION OPERATIONS Experience gained by working in the Army aviation and air traffic control field is invaluable in the civilian job market. Excellent opportunities exist at commercial and corporate airlines. MOS/TITLE 93B Aeroscout Observer 93C Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator 93P Aviation Operations Specialist
(CMF 95) MILITARY POLICE Upon returning to civilian life, a soldier may find considerable opportunities in police, security or investigative employment. The background acquired in the Army could be applied to a career with a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, or in the fields of correctional or industrial security. MOS/TITLE 95B Military Police 95C Corrections Specialist
(CMF 96) MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Corporations, government agencies and other organizations highly regard intelligence experience for selected civilian jobs, because it represents abilities that are usually associated with managerial and executive-level work - abilities that establish integrity, loyalty and trustworthiness. MOS/TITLE 96B Intelligence Analyst 96D Imagery Analyst 96H Imagery Ground Station Operator 96R Ground Surveillance Systems Operator * 96U Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator 97B Counterintelligence Assistant 97E Interrogator 97G Signal Security Specialist 97L Translator/Interpreter (USAR)
(CMF 97) BANDS Employment opportunities for civilian musicians can range from moderately to highly competitive, depending on the job or type of work being sought. Typical employers of musicians are theaters, radio and television stations, concert halls, schools, colleges, recording studios - just about anywhere that music is played. MOS/TITLE 02B Trumpet Player 02C Baritone or Euphonium Player 02D French Horn Player 02E Trombone Player 02F Tuba Player 02G Flute or Piccolo Player 02H Oboe Player 02J Clarinet Player 02K Bassoon Player 02L Saxophone Player 02M Percussion Player 02N Piano Player 02S Special Bandmember 02T Guitar Player 02U Electric Bass Guitar Player
(CMF 98) ELECTRONIC WARFARE/CRYPTOLOGIC OPERATIONS Electronic warfare (EW) work is highly specialized and unique to the military. However, many civilian employers regard an EW background as highly desirable. Typical employers of EW personnel are electronics manufacturers and telecommunications companies. MOS/TITLE 98C Signal Intelligence Analyst (Linguist) 98D Emitter Locator/Identifier 98G Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence Voice Interceptor 98H Morse Interceptor 98J Non-Communications Interceptor/Analyst 98K Communications Signal Collections and Processing 98X Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence Specialist (Linguist) |
For more information on any of the jobs listed above,
call 1-800-USA-ARMY or contact your local Army Recruiter.
[Information Courtesy of U.S. Army]
