Career Opportunities for Enlisted Personnel
The following is a synopsis of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS)
and Career Management Fields (CMF) of Army skills. Your Arkansas Army National
Guard recruiter will have the most current information.
* = MOS closed to women
+ = Not an entry level MOS
Infantry (CMF 11)
Field Artillery (CMF 13)
Armor (CMF 19)
Signal Operations (CMF 31)
Electronic Maintenance and Calibration (CMF 35)
Public Affairs (CMF 46)
General Engineering (CMF 51)
Chemical (CMF 54)
Ammunition (CMF 55)
Mechanical Maintenance (CMF 63)
Aircraft Maintenance (CMF 67)
Administration (CMF 71)
Automatic Data Processing (CMF 74)
Supply (CMF 92)
Petroleum and Water (CMF 77)
Recruitment and Reenlistment (CMF 79)
Transportation (CMF 88)
Medical (CMF 91)
Aviation Operations (CMF 93)
Military Police (CMF 95)
Military Intelligence (CMF 96)
Bands (CMF 97)
Infantry (CMF 11 )
Infantry is a military profession and therefore has no direct civilian counterpart.
However, the skills, knowledge and personal development that a soldier gains
can go far in helping obtain worthwhile civilian employment.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 11B* |
| Infantryman |
| 11C* |
| Indirect Fire Infantryman |
| 11H* |
| Heavy Anti. armor Weapons Infantryman |
| 11Z* |
| Infantry Senior Sergeant |
Combat Engineering (CMF 12)
Each of the Army jobs is related directly to similar or equivalent civilian
occupations. Army experiences may help prepare a soldier for possible employment
in construction, forestry or industrial operations in the civilian sector.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 12B* |
| Combat Engineer |
Field Artillery (CMF13)
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 |
| 13M* |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember |
| 13P* |
| MLRS/LANCE Operations Fire Direction Specialist |
| 13R* |
| Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator |
| 82C* |
| Field Artillery Surveyor |
Armor (CMF 19)
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 |
Signal Operations (CMF 31)
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 |
| 31L |
| Wire Systems Installer |
| 31U |
| Signal Support Systems Specialist |
Electronic Maintenance and Calibration (CMF 35)
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 |
| 27E |
| Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer |
| 35C |
| Surveillance Radar Repairer |
| 35D |
| Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Repairer |
| 35E |
| Radio and Communications Secruity Repairer |
| 35F |
| Special Electronics Devices Repairer |
| 35J |
| Telecommunications Terminal Device Repairer |
| 35N |
| Wire Systems Equipment Repairer |
Public Affairs (CMF 46)
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 |
General Engineering (CMF 51)
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 |
| 51K |
| Plumber |
| 51R |
| Interior Electrician |
| 51T |
| Technical Engineering Specialist |
| 62E |
| Heavy Construction Equipment Operator |
| 62F |
| Crane Operator |
| 62J |
| General Construction Equipment Operator |
Chemical (CMF 54)
Chemistry plays such an important role in our lives that just about anywhere
you go, you Will find someone whose job is somehow connected to it. Civilian
opportunities for personnel with chemical work experience are available in
a broad range of fields.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 54B |
| Chemical Operations Specialist |
Ammunition (CMF 55)
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 |
Mechanical Maintenance (CMF 63)
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 buildings all utilize equipment that is closely related
to the kinds in the Army.
| 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 |
| 52C |
| Utilities Equipment Repairer |
| 52D |
| Power-Generation Equipment 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 |
Aircraft Maintenance (CMF 67)
Civilian opportunities in aircraft maintenance are related directly to Army
positions. There are aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and corporate
aircraftÑall of which are required by federal law to have routine inspections,
maintenance and servicing.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 67G |
| Utility Airplane Repairer |
| 67T |
| UH-60 Helicopter Repairer |
| 68B |
| Aircraft Powerplant Repairer |
| 68D |
| Aircraft Powertrain Repairer |
| 68F |
| Aircraft Electrician |
| 68G |
| Aircraft Structural Repairer |
| 68N |
| Avionic Mechanic |
Administration (CMF 71)
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 |
| 75H |
| Personnel Services Specialist |
Automatic Data Processing (CMF 74)
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 |
Supply (CMF 92)
Many civilian occupations are very similar to Army supply jobs. Examples are
stock clerk, garment fitter, purchasing agent, and warehouse manager. Upon
returning to civilian life, one can find considerable occupational opportunities
in a variety of settings.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 92A |
| Automated Logistical Specialist |
| 92G |
| Food Service Specialist |
| 92M |
| Mortuary Affairs Specialist |
| 92Y |
| Unit Supply Specialist |
Petroleum and Water (CMF 77)
Civilian opportunities for individuals with experience in the petroleum and
water field are numerous and range from employment with oil companies, in
areas such as supply, distribution and refinery work, to large users of petroleum
and water products such as public agencies and airlines. Other employment
opportunities exist with commercial and industrial laboratories.
| MOS |
| Title |
| 77F |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist |
Recruitment and Reenlistment (CMF 79)
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 |
| 79T |
| Recruiting and Retention Noncommissioned Officer + |
Transportation (CMF 88)
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 |
| 88M |
| Motor Transport Operator |
| 88N |
| Traffic Management Coordinator |
Medical (CMF 91)
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 |
| 71G |
| Patient Administration Specialist |
| 76J |
| Medical Supply Specialist |
| 91A |
| Medical Equipment Repairer |
| 91B |
| Medical Specialist |
| 91C |
| Practical Nurse |
| 91E |
| Dental Specialist |
| 91K |
| Medical Laboratory Specialist |
| 91P |
| Radiology Specialist |
Aviation Operations (CMF 93)
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 |
| 93C |
| Air Traffic Control (ATC) |
| 93P |
| Aviation Operations Specialist |
Military Police (CMF 95)
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 |
Military Intelligence (CMF 96)
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 |
Bands (CMF 97)
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 |
| 02T |
| Guitar Player |
| 02U |
| Electric Bass Guitar Player |
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