Step 6 - Choose Your Army Job
Choose Your Army Job
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO BE A SOLDIER
The Army has more jobs—in a variety of areas—than you would ever expect: over 150 jobs for Soldiers on Active Duty, and 120 jobs in the Army Reserve. From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there's an Army job right for you. Some jobs offer up to $40,000 signing bonuses for qualified applicants who enlist for a specific term of service.
FIND AN ARMY JOB THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
With so many jobs available in the Army, you might need some help finding the one that best fits your skills and career goals. To help you with this, the Army uses an aptitude test called the ASVAB. Every potential recruit is required to take the ASVAB. The ASVAB is a very important test. Your scores will determine what MOS's you are eligible to apply for and will help determine your career in the military. Check out ASVAB Basics or have a look at the required line scores for each MOS.
Once you have your ASVAB scores, you can choose a MOS that you are qualified for. The training you receive in the Army will be of great value to you for the rest of your life. Consider your personality, interest, background, and goals for the future.
WHAT IS AN MOS?
A job in the Army is called a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and has a number and letter code associated with it. For example, an Infantryman is also called an 11B (eleven-bravo). Sometimes it helps to know the Army Alphabet when it comes to MOS descriptions.
With over 150 Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) you have a wide range of careers to choose from as you server your country and provide valuable experience that you can take home with you if you decide to go back to civilian life after your commitment is up. You can choose from career paths including Engineering, Communications, Law, Computers, Medical, Law Enforcement, Finance, Administration, Transportation and many more.
BROWSE CAREER AND JOB CATAGORIES
Look through the following categories to find a job that matches your interest and/or experience.
Administrative Support
Focuses on support jobs dealing with Army personnel, administration, finance, legal, information and religious services. Roles and responsibilities include clerical to supervisory positions. Army human resources jobs can also be found here. Jobs include administrative specialists (e.g. aviation operations, finance) and religious support.
Arts & Media
Covers the administration, communication and supervision of Army affairs for both military and civilian audiences. Jobs include broadcast technicians, graphic designers, translators, journalists and musicians.
Combat
Involves Army reconnaissance, security, and other aspects of both offensive and defensive combat situations. Jobs include artillery specialists, infantry, special operations and tank crew. All combat MOSs are closed to women.
Computers & Technology
Includes technical and informational support for a variety of areas. Positions available in computers, communications, environmental health, intelligence, explosives and unmanned vehicle operations.
Construction & Engineering
Consists of jobs in every aspect of construction, including electrical, carpentry, masonry and plumbing, as well as heavy equipment operation and supervising construction engineering.
Intelligence & Combat Support
These roles support U.S. Army personnel involved directly in combat. They work behind-the-scenes to support and provide intelligence to Soldiers on the field. Jobs include food services, watercraft operators, intelligence analysts, translators, interpreters and topography specialists.
Legal & Law Enforcement
Focuses on keeping the people and property of the Army safe. MOSs include firefighters, military police, criminal investigators, security and emergency specialists.
Mechanics
Tasked with keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order. MOSs range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and watercraft.
Medical & Emergency
Consists of jobs in the medical, dental and veterinary fields. These MOSs cover a variety of responsibilities throughout the military health care field, from clinical settings to point of injury.
Transportation & Aviation
These jobs involve the coordination and supervision of personnel, equipment and procedures for proper transportation and use of Army materials throughout the world. Jobs include air traffic controllers, railway equipment repairers, parachute riggers and truck maintainers.
WORK WITH A LOCAL RECRUITER
The best way to find out which job fits you best is to talk with a U.S. Army Recruiter face-to-face. Army Recruiters are located around the country and are available to answer your questions about jobs and about joining the Army either as an Enlisted Soldier or Officer on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve.
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