List of United States Army careers explained
The United States Army uses various personnel management systems to classify soldiers in different specialties which they receive specialized and formal training on once they have successfully completed Basic Combat Training (BCT).
Enlisted soldiers are categorized by their assigned job called a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). MOS are labeled with a short alphanumerical code called a military occupational core specialty code (MOSC), which consists of a two-digit number appended by a Latin letter. Related MOSs are grouped together by Career Management Fields (CMF). For example, an enlisted soldier with MOSC 11B works as an infantryman (his MOS), and is part of CMF 11 (the CMF for infantry).
Commissioned officers are classified by their area of concentration, or AOC. Just like enlisted MOSCs, AOCs are two digits plus a letter. Related AOCs are grouped together by specific branch of the Army or by broader in scope functional areas (FA). Typically, an officer will start in an AOC of a specific branch and move up to an FA AOC.
Warrant officers are classified by warrant officer military occupational specialty, or WOMOS. Codes consists of three digits plus a letter. Related WOMOS are grouped together by Army branch.
The Army is currently restructuring its personnel management systems, as of 2019.[1] [2] [3] Changes took place in 2004 and continued into 2013. Changes include deleting obsolete jobs, merging redundant jobs, and using common numbers for both enlisted CMFs and officer AOCs (e.g. "35" is military intelligence for both officers and enlisted).
Immaterial & Personnel Special Reporting Codes
Officer
- 00A Duties Unassigned
- 00B General Officer
- 00C Relieved from Duty; Sick in Hospital or Quarters
- 00D Newly Commissioned Officers Awaiting Entry on Active Duty for Officer Basic Course Attendance
- 00E Student Officer
- 01A Officer Generalist
- 01B Aviation/Infantry/Armor/MI Immaterial
- 01C Chemical/Engineer/MP Immaterial
- 01D Army Financial Management/Adjutant General immaterial
- 02A Combat Arms Generalist
- 02B Infantry/Armor Immaterial
- 02C Infantry/Armor/Field Artillery/Engineer Immaterial
- 03A Infantry/Armor Immaterial
- 05A Army Medical Department
- 09G Army National Guard (ARNG) on Active Duty Medical Hold
- 09H US Army Reserve (USAR) on Active Duty Medical Hold
Warrant
- 001A Unqual in Auth WO MOS
- 002A Patient
- 003A Student
- 004A Duties Unassigned
- 011A Brch/MOS Immaterial
- 019G Army National Guard on Active Duty Medical Hold
- 019H US Army Reserve on Active Duty Medical Hold
Enlisted
- 00F MOS Immaterial National Guard Bureau (NGB)
- 00G MOS Immaterial US Army Reserve (USAR)
- 00S Special Duty Assignment AFSC
- 00Z Command Sergeant Major
- 09B Trainee Unassigned
- 09C Trainee Language
- 09D College Trainee
- 09G Army National Guard (ARNG) on Active Duty Medical Hold
- 09H US Army Reserve (USAR) on Active Duty Medical Hold
- 09J GED Completion Program
- 09M March 2 Success
- 09N Nurse Corps Candidate
- 09R Simultaneous MBR Program
- 09S Commissioned Officer Candidate
- 09T College Student Army National Guard Officer Program
- 09U Prior Service or Branch Transfer without Defined MOS
- 09W Warrant Officer Candidate
Officer
Enlisted
- 11B Infantryman (includes soldiers formerly designated 11M [Mechanized] and 11H [Anti-armor]) 11B Infantryman is the basic infantry soldier MOS of the US Army.
- 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman)
11D Armor Reconnaissance Specialist11E Armor Crewmen11H Heavy Anti-armor Weapons Crewman11M Fighting Vehicle Infantryman- 11X Undetermined Infantry (Open Enlistment Option, B/C determined during training.)
- 11Z Infantry Senior Sergeant
- Prior to 1999, the Engineer designations were 12 series and 83 series.
- In 1999, CMF 83 changed to CMF 51.
- In 2004, CMF 51 changed to CMF 21.
- In 2004, the engineer designation changed from 12 to 21.
- In 2009, the engineer designation was changed again, from CMF 21 to CMF 12.
- In 2013, the engineer officer designations 12B (Combat Engineer) and 12D (Facilities/Contract Construction Management Engineer (FCCME)) were consolidated into 12A.
Officer
- 12A Engineer; General Engineer
Warrant
- 120A Construction Engineer Technician
- 125D Geospatial Information Technician
Enlisted
- 12A Engineer Senior Sergeant
- 12B Combat Engineer
- 12C Bridge Crewmember
- 12D Diver
- 12G Quarrying Specialist (RC)
- 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor
- 12K Plumber
- 12M Firefighter
- 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer
- 12P Prime Power Production Specialist
- 12Q Power Line Distribution Specialist (RC)
- 12R Interior Electrician
- 12T Technical Engineer
- 12V Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator; No longer in use
- 12W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
- 12X General Engineering Supervisor
- 12Y Geospatial Engineer
- 12Z Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant
Officer
Warrant
- 131A Field Artillery Technician
Enlisted
- 13B Cannon Crewmember
- 13F Fire Support Specialist
- 13J Fire Control Specialist (Formerly 13P and 13D)
- 13M Multiple Launch Rocket System/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember
- 13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator
- 13T Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember[4]
- 13U Field Artillery Recruit
- 13Z Field Artillery Senior Sergeant/Sergeant Major
Officer
Warrant
- 140A Command and Control Systems Integrator
- 140K Air And Missile Defense (AMD) Tactician
- 140L Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Technician (Patriot Systems Technician)
- 140Z Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Immaterial
Enlisted
- 14E PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
- 14G Air Defense Battle Management System Operator
- 14H Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator
- 14P Air and Missile Defense Crewmember
- 14S Avenger Crew Member
- 14T PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
- 14U Air Defense Artillery Recruit
- 14Z Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Senior Sergeant
Officer
- 15A Aviation Officer
- 15B Aviation Combined Arms Operations
- 15C Aviation All-Source Intelligence Officer
- 15D Aviation Maintenance Officer
Warrant
- 150A Air Traffic and Air Space Management Technician
- 150U Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician
- 151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (Nonrated)
- 152B OH-58A/C Scout Pilot
- 152C OH-6 Pilot
- 152D OH-58D Pilot
- 152E AH-64E Attack Pilot
- 152F AH-64A Attack Pilot
- 152G AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC)
- 152H AH-64D Attack Pilot
- 153A Rotary Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific)
- 153B UH-1 Pilot (RC)
- 153D UH-60 Pilot
- 153DD UH-60 MEDEVAC Pilot
- 153E MH-60 Pilot
- 153L UH-72A Pilot
- 153M UH-60M Pilot
- 154C CH-47D Pilot
- 154E MH-47 Pilot
- 154F CH-47F Pilot
- 155A Fixed Wing Aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific)
- 155E C-12 Pilot
- 155F Jet Aircraft Pilot (C-20F/J, UC-35A/B)
- 155G O-5A/EO-5B/RC-7 Pilot
Enlisted
- 15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
- 15C MQ-1 (Gray Eagle) Operator
- 15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
- 15E RQ-7 (Shadow) Repairer
- 15F Aircraft Electrician
- 15G Aircraft Structural Repairer
- 15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
- 15K Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor
- 15M MQ-1 (Gray Eagle) Repairer
- 15N Avionic Mechanic
- 15P Aviation Operations Specialist
- 15Q Air Traffic Control Operator
- 15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
- 15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
- 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
- 15V Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer (RC)
- 15W RQ-7 (Shadow) Operator
- 15X AH-64A Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer
- 15Y AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer
- 15Z Aircraft Maintenance Senior Sergeant
Officer[5] [6]
- 17A Cyber Warfare Officer
- 17B Cyber Electromagnetic Activities Officer - Electronic Warfare
- 17D Cyber Capabilities Development Officer
- 17X Cyber Officer Designated
Warrant[5] [6]
- 170A Cyber Operations Technician
- 170B Cyber Electromagnetic Activities Technician - Electronic Warfare
- 170D Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician
Enlisted[5] [6]
- 17C Cyber Operations Specialist
- 17E Electronic Warfare Specialist
- 17Z Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Senior Sergeant
Officer
- 18A Special Forces Officer - CPT-COL
Warrant
- 180A Special Forces Warrant Officer - WO1-CW5
Enlisted
- 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant - SGT-SFC
- 18C Special Forces Engineer Sergeant - SGT-SFC
- 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant - SGT-SFC
- 18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant - SGT-SFC
- 18F Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant - SSG-SFC
- 18X Special Forces Candidate
- 18Z Special Forces Senior Sergeant - MSG-CSM
Officer
Enlisted
Officer
Warrant
- 255A Information Services Technician
- 255N Network Management Technician
- 255S Information Protection Technician
- 255Z Senior Network Operations Technician
Enlisted
- 25B Information Technology Specialist
- 25D Cyber Network Defender
- 25E Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
- 25H Network Communication Systems Specialist
- 25S Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer
- 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
- 25W Telecommunications Operations Chief
- 25X Chief Signal NCO
- 25Z Visual Information Operations Chief
Information Network Engineering Functional Area (FA 26)
Effective 1 October 2016, Functional Areas 24 and 53 were merged into FA 26.
Officer
- 26A Network Systems Engineer (formerly Functional Area 24A, Telecommunications Systems Engineer)
- 26B Information Systems Engineer (formerly Functional Area 53A, Information Systems Manager)
- 26Z Senior Information Network Engineer (26A and 26B merge at O6 to 26Z)
Officer
Warrant
Enlisted
Information Operations Functional Area (FA 30)
Officer
- 30A Information Operations Officer
Officer
Warrant
Enlisted
- 31B Military Police
- 31D CID Special Agent
- 31E Internment/Resettlement Specialist
- 31K Working Dog Handler
- 31Z Military Police Senior Sergeant
Strategic Intelligence Functional Area (FA 34)
Officer
- 34A Strategic Intelligence Officer
Officer[7]
Warrant[7] [8]
- 350F All Source Intelligence Technician
- 350G Imagery Intelligence Technician
- 351L Counterintelligence Supervisory Special Agent
- 351M Human Intelligence Collection Technician
- 351Y Area Intelligence Technician
- 351Z Defense Attaché System Technician
- 352N Signal Intelligence Analysis Technician
- 352P Voice Intercept Technician
- 352S Signals Collector Technician
- 353T Intelligence Systems Maintenance Technician
Enlisted
- 09L Interpreter/Translator
- 35F Intelligence Analyst
- 35G Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
- 35L Counterintelligence Special Agent
- 35M Human Intelligence Collector
- 35N Signals Intelligence Analyst
- 35P Cryptologic Linguist
35Q Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist- 35S Signals Collector/Analyst
- 35T Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator
- 35V Signals Intelligence Senior Sergeant/Chief Signals Intelligence Sergeant
- 35X Intelligence Senior Sergeant/Chief Intelligence Sergeant
- 35Y Chief Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Sergeant
- 35Z Signals Intelligence (Electronic Warfare) / Senior Sergeant/ Chief
Officer
Enlisted
- 36B Financial Management Technician
Psychological Operations Branch (PO)
Officer
- 37A Psychological Operations
Enlisted
- 37F Psychological Operations Specialist
Civil Affairs Branch (CA)
Officer
- 38A Civil Affairs Officer
- 38G Military Government Specialist
- 38S Special Operations Civil Affairs Officer
Enlisted
- 38B Civil Affairs Specialist
- 38R Civil Reconnaissance Sergeant
- 38W Civil Affairs Medic
- 38Z Civil Affairs Senior Sergeant
Space Operations Functional Area (FA 40)
Officer
- 40A Space Operations
- 40C Army Astronaut
Officer
- 42B Human Resources Officer
- 42C Army Bands
- 42H Senior Human Resources Officer
Warrant
- 420A Human Resources Technician
- 420C Bandmaster
- 420T Talent Acquisitions Technician
Enlisted
- 42A Human Resources Specialist
- 42R Musician
- 42S Special Band Member
Recruiting
- 42T Talent Acquisition Specialist
- 79R Recruiter Noncommissioned Officer
- 79S Career Counselor
- 79T Recruiting and Retention NCO (ANG)
- 79V Army Reserve Career Counselor (USAR)
Public Affairs Functional Area (FA and CMF 46)
Officer
Enlisted
- 46T Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer
- 46S Public Affairs Mass Communications Specialist
- 46V Visual Information Specialist
- 46Z Chief Public Affairs NCO
Academy Professor Functional Area (FA 47)
Officer
- 47A USMA, Professor
- 47C USMA, Professor of English
- 47D USMA, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- 47E USMA, Professor of Law
- 47F USMA, Professor of Systems Engineering
- 47G USMA, Professor of Foreign Languages
- 47H USMA, Professor of Physics
- 47J USMA, Professor of Social Sciences
- 47K USMA, Professor of History
- 47L USMA, Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership
- 47M USMA, Professor of Chemistry
- 47N USMA, Professor of Mathematical Sciences
- 47P USMA, Professor of Geography and Environmental Engineering
- 47Q USMA, Professor and Associate Dean
- 47R USMA, Professor of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
- 47S USMA, Professor of Physical Education
- 47T USMA, Professor of Leader Development and Organizational Learning
- 47U USMA, Professor of Military Art and Science
- 47V USMA, Professor of Army Cyber
Officer
- 48B Latin America
- 48C Europe (no longer used—these officers are now designated 48E)
- 48D South Asia
- 48E Eurasia
- 48F China
- 48G Mideast/North Africa
- 48H Northeast Asia
- 48I Southeast Asia
- 48J Africa, South of the Sahara
- 48X Foreign Area Officer
Operations Research/Systems Analysis (ORSA) Functional Area (FA 49)
Officer
- 49A Operations Research/Systems Analysis
49W Trained, ORSA49X Untrained, ORSA
Force Management Functional Area (FA 50)
Officer
Officer
- 51A Program Management
- 51C Contract Management
- 51R Systems Automation Acquisition and Engineering
- 51S Research and Engineering
- 51T Test and Evaluation
- 51Z Acquisitions
Noncommissioned Officer
- 51C Acquisition, Logistics & Technology (AL&T) Contracting NCO
Nuclear and Counter WMD Functional Area (FA 52)
Officer
- 52B Nuclear and Counter WMD Officer
Officer
Enlisted
Simulation Operations Functional Area (FA 57)
Officer
- 57A Simulation Operations Officer
Army Marketing Functional Area (FA 58)
Officer
Strategic Plans and Policy Functional Area (FA 59)
Officer
Officer
Dental Corps (DC)
Officer
Veterinary Corps (VC)
Officer
- 64A Field Veterinary Service
- 64B Veterinary Preventive Medicine
- 64C Veterinary Laboratory Animal Medicine
- 64D Veterinary Pathology
- 64E Veterinary Comparative Medicine
- 64F Veterinary Clinical Medicine
- 64Z Senior Veterinarian (Immaterial)
Warrant
Medical Specialist Corps (SP)
Officer
- 65A Occupational Therapy
- 65B Physical Therapy
- 65C Dietitian
- 65D Physician Assistant
- 65X Specialist Allied Operations
Officer
- 66B Public Health Nurse
- 66C Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse
- 66E Perioperative Nurse
- 66F Nurse Anesthetist
- 66G Obstetrics and Gyneco
- 66H Medical-Surgical Nurse
- 66N Generalist Nurse
- 66P Family Nurse Practitioner
- 66R Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- 66S Critical Care Nurse
- 66T Emergency Room Nurse
- 66W Certified Nurse Midwife
Skill Identifier
Medical Service Corps (MS)
Officer
Warrant
- 670A Health Services Maintenance Technician
Medical CMF
Enlisted
- 68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist
- 68B Orthopedic Specialist
- 68C Practical Nursing Specialist-(LPN/LVN)
- 68D Operating Room Specialist
- 68E Dental Specialist
- 68F Physical Therapy Specialist
- 68G Patient Administration Specialist (formerly 71G)
- 68H Optical Laboratory Specialist
- 68J Medical Logistics Specialist
- 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist
- 68L Occupational Therapy Specialist
- 68M Nutrition Care Specialist
- 68N Cardiovascular Specialist (Discontinued)
- 68P Radiology Specialist
- 68Q Pharmacy Specialist
- 68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
- 68S Preventive Medicine Specialist
- 68T Animal Care Specialist
- 68U Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist (Discontinued)
- 68V Respiratory Specialist
- 68W Combat Medic Specialist
- 68X Behavioral Health Specialist
- 68Y Eye Specialist
- 68Z Chief Medical NCO
Health Services FA
Officer
- 70A Health Care Administration
- 70B Health Services Administration
- 70C Health Services Comptroller
- 70D Health Services Systems Management
- 70E Patient Administration
- 70F Health Services Human Resources
- 70H Health Services Plans, Operations, Intelligence, Security, and Training
- 70K Health Services Materiel
Laboratory Sciences FA
Officer
- 71A Microbiology
- 71B Biochemistry
- 71E Clinical Laboratory
- 71F Research Psychology
Preventive Medicine Sciences FA
Officer
Behavioral Sciences FA
Officer
Officer
Warrant
- 740A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Warrant Officer
Enlisted
- 74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist (formerly 54B)
As of 1 Jan 2008, all officers from Quartermaster, Transportation and Ordnance branches who have attended the Captain's Career Course, with the exception of EOD officers (89E), are transitioned to the Logistics branch.
Officer
- 90A Multifunctional Logistician (LG)
Officer
- 88A Transportation, General
- 88B Traffic Management
- 88C Marine and Terminal Operations
- 88D Motor/Rail Transportation
Warrant
- 880A Marine Deck Officer
- 881A Marine Engineering Officer
- 882A Mobility Officer
Enlisted
- 88H Cargo Specialist
- 88K Watercraft Operator
- 88L Watercraft Engineer
- 88M Motor Transport Operator
- 88N Transportation Management Coordinator
- 88P Railway Equipment Repairer (RC)
- 88T Railway Section Repairer (RC)
- 88U Railway Operations Crew Member (RC)
- 88Z Transportation Senior Sergeant
Officer
- 89E Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer
- 91A Materiel Maintenance and Munitions Management Officer
Warrant
- 890A Ammunition Warrant Officer
- 913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer
- 915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 915E Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 919A Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
- 948E Senior Electronics Maintenance Warrant Officer
Enlisted
- 89A Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist
- 89B Ammunition Specialist
- 89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
- 91A M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer (formerly 63A)
- 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (formerly 63B)
- 91C Utilities Equipment Repairer (formerly 52C)
- 91D Power Generation Equipment Repairer (formerly 52D)
- 91E Allied Trades Specialist (formerly 91E and 91W)
- 91F Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer (formerly 45B)
- 91G Fire Control Repairer (formerly 45G)
- 91H Track Vehicle Repairer (formerly 63H)
- 91J Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (formerly 63J)
- 91L Construction Equipment Repairer (formerly 62B)
- 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer (formerly 63T)
- 91P Self Propelled Artillery Systems Maintainer (formerly 63D)
- 91S Stryker Systems Maintainer
- 91X Maintenance Supervisor (formerly 63X)
- 91Z Senior Maintenance Supervisor (formerly 63Z)
- 94A Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer (formerly 27E)
- 94D Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer
- 94E Radio & Communications Security (COMSEC) Equipment Repairer
- 94F Computer/Detection Systems Repairer
- 94H Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist
- 94M Radar Repairer
- 94P Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer (formerly 27M)
- 94R Avionic and Survivability Repairer
- 94S PATRIOT System Repairer
- 94T AVENGER System Repairer
- 94W Electronic Maintenance Chief
- 94X Senior Missile Systems Maintainer
- 94Y Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator/Maintainer
- 94Z Senior Electronic Maintenance Chief
Officer
- 92A Quartermaster Officer
- 92D Aerial Delivery and Materiel
Warrant
- 920A Property Accounting Technician
- 920B Supply Systems Technician
- 921A Airdrop Systems Technician
- 922A Food Service Technician
- 923A Petroleum Systems Technician
Enlisted
- 92A Automated Logistical Specialist
- 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
- 92G Culinary Specialist
- 92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
- 92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist
- 92R Parachute Rigger
- 92S Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist
- 92W Water Treatment Specialist
- 92Y Unit Supply Specialist
- 92Z Senior Noncommissioned Logistician
See also
External links
Notes and References
- https://talent.army.mil/?st (2019) Five thing Army officers and units should know about the Assignment Interactive Module
- https://talent.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/pdf_uploads/PUBLICATIONS/Senior-Officer-Talent-Management.pdf Michael J. Colarusso and David S. Lyle (February 2014) Senior officer talent management: fostering institutional adaptability
- http://fortblissbugle.com/2019/04/24/army-makes-big-changes-to-centralized-promotion-board-system/ Devon L. Suits, Army News Service (APRIL 24, 2019) Army makes big changes to centralized promotion board system
- Web site: Army National Guard .
- http://www.army.mil/article/138883/Army_Cyber_branch_offers_Soldiers_new_challenges__opportunities/ Army Cyber branch offers Soldiers new challenges, opportunities
- http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/p670_1.pdf Department of the Army Pamphlet 670–1, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
- http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/p600_3.pdf Pamphlet 600–3 Commissioned Officer Professional Development and Career Management
- Web site: Army National Guard .
- https://www.army.mil/article/231034/new_marketing_job_lets_officers_steward_army_brand New marketing job lets officers steward Army brand
- https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN18403_AD2019_25_FINAL.pdf Army Directive 2019-25 (Establishment of the Office of the Chief Army Enterprise Marketing)
