Receive up to a $20k enlistment bonus for qualifying MOS's
14G, 31B
(Effective 1 January 2025)
OVERVIEW
With SMP, you participate in both the Guard and your college’s ROTC program at the same time. During this two-year course, you’ll be paired with and mentored by a unit officer, and get paid to drill once a month with your Guard unit.
Army ROTC is a program of study that combines electives in military science/leadership with practical leadership development opportunities to prepare men and women to become Army officers. ROTC opens the doors to a variety of exciting careers, extra curricular activities and advanced military training. Upon successful completion of the Army ROTC program and graduation from college, Cadets receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard.
OVERVIEW
OCS is an intense leadership training ground. It’s physically and mentally challenging, and not everyone’s cut out for it. But those who are accepted-and make it through-agree it’s one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. Whether you’re a first-time Soldier or have prior military experience, OCS will transform you into an effective leader.
There are three options for attending OCS. After speaking with a recruiter, you’ll choose the best one for you based on your specific circumstances, such as your work and family commitments.
State OCS (Traditional)
Where: Your state’s Regional Training Institute (RTI)
When: Weekends only— one weekend a month for 16 to 18 months, plus two two-week periods
National Guard Bureau Accelerated OCS
Where: School locations vary by season and state
When: Eight weeks straight, seven days a week, winter or summer session
Federal OCS
Where: Fort Benning, GA
When: 14 weeks, with courses offered year-round
For more details about each of these OCS options and to discuss your eligibility, contact your local recruiter.
Effective November 30, 2010, applicants interested in attending federal OCS must have a baccalaureate degree or higher. Waivers for individuals without a four-year degree, but with at least 90 nonduplicate credit hours toward a degree, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
OVERVIEW
As a combat engineer, you’ll get your team out of any tough spot. You’ll supervise and assist your team as it tackles rough terrain during combat operations. You will also construct fighting positions, prime and detonate explosives, and become an expert in general engineering.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a combat engineer requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
One Station Unit Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87
HELPFUL SKILLS
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in the fields of construction, building inspection and building engineering.
OVERVIEW
Bridge crewmembers provide bridge and rafting support for dry and wet gap-crossing operations when a squad, section or platoon tackles rough terrain in combat situations.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a bridge crewmember requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Combat (CO): 87
HELPFUL SKILLS
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for practically any position in the field of construction.
OVERVIEW
Army National Guard plumbers and pipe fitters are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and pipe systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an Army National Guard plumber requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice with carpentry and masonry tools.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120 Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in a mechanical or plumbing contracting company.
OVERVIEW
Horizontal construction engineers use bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army National Guard. They are also responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders and scrapers.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a horizontal construction engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 90
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.
OVERVIEW
The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of all of the Army National Guard’s interior electrical systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an interior electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction, including instruction for installation and repair.
Advanced Individual Training: 6 weeks, 3 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORES(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with an electrical contracting company.
OVERVIEW
As a technical engineering specialist, you’ll write the plan for success by providing the blueprints, diagrams and schematics for anything that needs to be built. You’ll survey land with state-of-the-art equipment and software to make your ideas a reality. You’ll also ensure the safety and quality of everything being built, taking samples of building materials and testing them in the lab.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a technical engineering specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
120A Utilities Operations and Maintenance Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with construction, engineering and architectural firms.
OVERVIEW
Concrete and asphalt equipment operators are responsible for supervising or operating all equipment used in concrete and asphalt production, which is integral to the construction of airfields, roads, dams and buildings.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a concrete and asphalt equipment operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and four weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 4 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
HELPFUL SKILLS
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.
OVERVIEW
A carpentry and masonry specialist is responsible for general heavy carpentry and masonry duties.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a carpentry and masonry specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks at Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
HELPFUL SKILLS
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in commercial and residential construction.
OVERVIEW
Geospatial engineers are responsible for using geographic data that support military/civilian operations for disaster relief and homeland security. They collect, analyze and distribute geospatial information to represent the terrain and its possible effects.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a geospatial engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including instruction for geographic information systems.
Advanced Individual Training: 18 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
125D Geospatial Engineering Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an engineer with the government or in the private sector.
OVERVIEW
The fire support specialist is primarily responsible for the intelligence activities of the Army National Guard’s field artillery team.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a fire support specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 1 day at Fort Sill, OK
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Field Artillery (FA): 96
HELPFUL SKILLS
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in computer consulting, technology support, data processing and other related fields.
OVERVIEW
The Air Defense Battle Management System Operator maintains, manages and operates modern complicated military computers on complex networks, communications equipment systems, and the Sentinel Radar in order to provide warning, detection and protection for armed forces from aerial attack, missile attack, and aerial surveillance.
These soldiers are responsible for integrating all air defense detection assets and firing units, maintaining tactical computer data links/networks that provide situational awareness, and communication of detected threats throughout the air defense network, and serving as an air defense liaison to other services in all combat environments involving air defense.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for an Air Defense Battle Management System Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks 3 Days of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.
EARN CASH FOR IN-DEMAND JOBS
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
While there is no direct job equivalent to an air defense battle management system operator in civilian life, the knowledge you gain about electronics systems can assist you as an electrician in the civilian world.
OVERVIEW
An air and missile defense crewmember is responsible for operating the Avenger system, a lightweight, highly mobile weapon system that provides air defense protection against air and land attacks.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an air and missile defense crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks at Fort Bliss, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Operators & Food (OF): 85
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
140A Command and Control Systems Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
While there is no direct job equivalent to an air and missile defense operator in civilian life, the skills you learn, such as teamwork, discipline and leadership, will help you in any civilian career you choose.
OVERVIEW
The aircraft powertrain repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft powertrain systems. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft powertrain repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an aircraft powertrain repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe/powerplant mechanic with aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines and government agencies.
OVERVIEW
The aircraft electrician is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. They ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an aircraft electrician requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with intelligence agencies, commercial airlines and other organizations that have fleets of airplanes/helicopters.
OVERVIEW
The aircraft structural repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft structures. With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft structural repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an aircraft structural repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks, 4 days at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The avionic mechanic performs maintenance on tactical communications security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an avionic mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 28 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 28 weeks at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and other organizations that have fleets of airplanes/helicopters.
OVERVIEW
The aviation operations specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions. They help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world and keep them running safely and efficiently.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an aviation operations specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 3 days at Fort Rucker, AL
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in aviation. Flight operations specialists often work for commercial and private airlines, air transport companies and airports.
OVERVIEW
Control sky traffic from takeoff to landing. Your attention to detail must be superb, and your ability to multitask must be even better. Control the movement of multimillion-dollar equipment while ensuring that troops and machinery all arrive and depart safely.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an air traffic control operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks at Fort Rucker, AL
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
150A Air Traffic Control Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career at airports and traffic control centers or the U.S. Department of Defense.
OVERVIEW
The UH-60 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 helicopters (also known as Black Hawks). With hundreds of Army National Guard missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a UH-60 helicopter repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 14 weeks, 1 day at Fort Eustis, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 104
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
151A Aviation Maintenance Technician (nonrated)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an airframe or powerplant mechanic.
OVERVIEW
Cyber operations specialists execute defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO and OCO). Cyber operations specialists ensure the freedom of maneuver within the cyberspace domain and deny the same to adversaries.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Those who wish to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a cyber operations specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Phase 1 is located in Corry Station, FL, for 25 weeks, and phase 2 is located in Fort Gordon, GA, for 20 weeks.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees, and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.
OVERVIEW
The electronic warfare specialist advises and assists the commander on electronic warfare operations. This person makes use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and defeat the enemy through planning, coordination, integration, and execution of electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and electronic support (ES).
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for an electronic warfare specialist requires 9 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.
OVERVIEW
Maintain and troubleshoot systems that support the Army’s logistics and classified data. Build firewalls that can withstand any cyberattack and the programs that Guard Soldiers rely on to accomplish their mission.
JOB DUTIES
• Perform maintenance on networks, hardware and software
• Help others learn to use networks and software
• Build and test your own computer applications
REQUIREMENTS
To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you. You must also be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 95
TRAINING
Job training for an information technology specialist, requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
• Use of computer consoles and equipment
• Computer systems concepts
• Planning, designing and testing computer systems
HELPFUL SKILLS
• Interest in computer science
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience in installation of computers
OVERVIEW
Radio operator-maintainers are responsible for the maintenance of radio communication equipment. This equipment needs to work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a radio operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks, 4 days at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in communications and electronic equipment.
OVERVIEW
The cyber network defender performs specialized computer network defense duties, including infrastructure support, incident response, auditing and managing. The cyber network defender also protects against and detects unauthorized activity in the cyberspace domain and uses a variety of tools to analyze and respond to attacks.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify as a cyber network defender, the successful candidate must have:
Contact your recruiter for additional requirements
TRAINING
Job training for cyber network defender is conducted under the auspices of the USA Signal School at Fort Gordon, GA. Training will last 14 weeks and will be both in Classroom and Hands on. Contact your commanding officer for inquiries regarding waivers.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies, as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.
OVERVIEW
Cable systems installer-maintainers are primarily responsible for the maintenance of cable/wire communications systems, communication security devices and other associated equipment. This equipment needs to work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a cable systems installer-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks, 2 days at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment.
OVERVIEW
The nodal network systems operator-maintainer is responsible for making sure that the lines of communication are always up and running. They maintain strategic and tactical nodal systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a nodal network systems operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 25 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 25 weeks, 1 day at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in network support, data processing and computer programming.
OVERVIEW
A multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer works directly on equipment that communicates through more than one channel. They are responsible for the maintenance check of these devices, antennae and associated equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 20 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
225N Network Management Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment.
OVERVIEW
Help keep open the line of communication that missions and lives depend on. Maintain a multichannel radar system that spans the entire Army. Everyone will depend on you, from first-class privates to four-star generals.
JOB DUTIES
• Maintain satellite communications equipment and associated devices
• Conduct network operations
• Prepare system- and equipment-related forms and reports
TRAINING
Job training for a satellite communications systems operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 28 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 28 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 117
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
225N Network Management Technician
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer (with approved feeder MOS waiver)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a communications equipment operator at airports, telephone companies and police/fire stations.
OVERVIEW
Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. This equipment needs to work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a signal support systems specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 16 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
255A Information Services Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an associate certified electronics technician.
OVERVIEW
The paralegal specialist provides legal/administrative support in areas of criminal law, family law, international law, contract law and fiscal law. They assist judges, Army National Guard lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a paralegal specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction.
Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks, 3 days at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 105
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
270A Legal Administrator
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a legal assistant or a court clerk.
OVERVIEW
Military police protect the lives and property on Army National Guard installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for military police requires 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training and on-the-job instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 9 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.
OVERVIEW
Know the threat. Defeat the threat. The Intelligence Analyst understands the threat and employs all the intelligence disciplines to anticipate the enemy’s next move. You provide decision-makers a holistic picture and assessment of the enemy’s capabilities and possible alternative outcomes using premier intelligence analytical tools.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Basic Combat Training: 10 weeks
Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
Learn more about the ASVAB.
CERTIFICATIONS
Multiple nationally recognized certifications available.
EDUCATION
Qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
Completion of MOS training can lead to college credit. Learn more about college planning and assistance.
OPTIONS FOR A SIGNING BONUS
See your Recruiter for details.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an analyst working for companies, embassies, and government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Learn more about related occupations.
OVERVIEW
A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being, while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a human resources specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions on human resource systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks, 5 days at Fort Jackson, SC
Additional training opportunities will be available based on the type of unit you are assigned to, including (but not limited to) postal operations, Airborne or Air Assault school.
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 90
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
420A Human Resources Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
Companies need experienced human resources professionals with knowledge of human relations, payroll, records-keeping and other facets of employment. The skills acquired in the Army National Guard will be invaluable in continuing a human resources career after your Army National Guard service is complete.
OVERVIEW
Musicians specialize in one (or more) of the following instruments: tuba, trombone, euphonium, bassoon, electric bass guitar, saxophone, flute or piccolo, oboe, clarinet, French horn, percussion, cornet or trumpet, guitar, and keyboard.
Musicians perform in a variety of ensembles, ranging from ceremonial band to jazz band to small ensembles, playing all styles of music. They are primarily responsible for performing and rehearsing as a professional musician within different ensembles of an Army National Guard band.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Advanced Individual Training: Length and location are based on instrument
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
420C Bandmaster
OVERVIEW
Religious Affairs Specialists provide much-needed support to the chaplains during missions and everyday activities. A Religious Affairs Specialist’s primary purpose is support for the unit ministry team programs and worship services.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a Religious Affairs Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
Advanced Individual Training: 6 weeks at Fort Jackson, SC
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 90
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills learned can be applied to many positions assisting clergy members in churches, synagogues, or mosques.
OVERVIEW
The dental specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Army National Guard dentists in examining and treating patients, as well as helping to manage dental offices.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a dental specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practicing dental care tasks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future at dental offices or clinics. You’ll be qualified to assist dentists in the treatment of patients, and to provide support as a dental assistant or dental hygienist.
With your extensive Army National Guard training and some additional study, you may qualify for certification either with the American Medical Technologists as a registered dental assistant or with the Dental Assisting National Board as a certified dental assistant.
OVERVIEW
The patient administrator specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing administrative duties in the patient administration division of an Army National Guard hospital or other medical facility.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an patient administrator specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in various office functions.
Advanced Individual Training: 6 weeks, 3 days at Fort Sam Houston, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 90
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
Your Army National Guard training will be extremely valued in positions such as clerk typist, secretary, general office clerk, administrative assistant or office manager—whether it’s in hospital administration or in another corporate environment.
With your extensive Army National Guard training and some additional study, you may qualify for certification with the American Medical Technologists as a registered medical assistant.
OVERIVEW
The medical laboratory specialist conducts tests on the tissue, blood and body fluids of patients.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an medical laboratory specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice-testing specimens.
Advanced Individual Training: 52 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 106
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with privately owned laboratories, hospitals, clinics or research institutions.
The certifications available to you after continued study and experience are medical laboratory technician, cytotechnologist and clinical laboratory technician. Specific educational criteria must be met before you can qualify for certification.
OVERVIEW
Preventive medicine specialists are primarily responsible for conducting or assisting with preventive medicine inspections, surveys and preventive medicine laboratory procedures. They also supervise preventive medicine facilities or serve on preventive medicine staffs.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an preventive medicine specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction and practice in testing specimens.
Advanced Individual Training: 15 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
640A Veterinary Services Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future with privately owned research institutions, public health departments and environmental sciences professions.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for certification as a registered environmental health specialist/registered sanitarian and certified radiation protection technologist. Specific educational criteria must be met before you can qualify for certification.
OVERVIEW
The health care specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a health care specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice of inpatient care.
Advanced Individual Training: 16 weeks at Fort Sam Houston, TX
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with civilian hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a health care specialist background, you may consider a career as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, medication aide or physician assistant.
With continued study and experience, you may qualify for certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a first responder.
OVERVIEW
Be the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. You will be responsible for defending a nation against the biggest and most powerful threats that exist. You will be trained and trusted to handle defense measures, response operations, detection equipment and decontamination equipment.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), it’s a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
TRAINING
To become a CBRN specialist, you will train for 10 weeks at Basic Training, where you will learn basic soldiering skills. After that, you will participate in 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Split between the classroom and the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
OVERVIEW
Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army National Guard’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in simulation; however, more than 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments.
Advanced Individual Training: 6 weeks, 3 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Operators & Food (OF): 85
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with trucking, moving or bus companies, or with businesses that have their own delivery fleets. You’ll be able to consider a future as a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck, heavy truck or bus driver.
OVERVIEW
Ammunition specialists are specialized Soldiers who are responsible for the management of ordnance (ammunition and explosives). They are tasked with receiving, storing and issuing conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets, explosives, and other ammunition- and explosive-related items.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an ammunition specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
890A Ammunition Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with government agencies and private industries performing ordnance research and development. You might also consider a future as a bomb disposal expert, gunsmith or munitions manufacturer.
OVERVIEW
The wheeled vehicle mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a wheeled vehicle mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks at Fort Jackson, SC
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The utilities equipment repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a utilities equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in many industries, including hospitals, manufacturing firms and governmental agencies. With some additional certification, you could become a self-employed electric tool repairer, electrical instrument repairer, electric medical equipment repairer or electric motor repairer.
OVERVIEW
The tactical power generation specialist is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants.
JOB DUTIES
Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment
TRAINING
Job training for a tactical power generation specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems.
Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks, 3 days at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a powerplant electrician at a construction company, manufacturer or utility company.
OVERVIEW
The allied trade specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing the fabrication, repair and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and other machine shop equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an allied trades specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in machine operation.
Advanced Individual Training: 18 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with factories and repair shops in many industries, including the electrical product, automotive and heavy machinery industries.
OVERVIEW
The small arms/artillery repairer is responsible for keeping a wide array of weapons—from small arms to field artillery and large ballistic missiles—operating properly.
JOB DUTIES
Perform field and sustainment maintenance on small arms, infantry weapons and towed artillery
TRAINING
Job training for a small arms/artillery repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks, 4 days at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an electronic mechanic, avionics technician or missile facilities repairer with firms that design, build and test weapons for the military.
OVERVIEW
The track vehicle repairer is primarily responsible for performing maintenance on tracked vehicles and supervising activities that include fuel and electrical system repair and maintenance.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a track vehicle repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes palce in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks, 3 days at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREER
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with auto and construction equipment dealers and farm equipment companies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic or construction equipment mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer is primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air heaters and special purpose equipment.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in marine engine maintenance and repair. Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with the marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration or oil drilling industries. You’ll be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.
OVERVIEW
Construction equipment repairers are responsible for maintaining trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a construction equipment repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which takes place partially in the classroom and partially in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career at service stations, auto and construction equipment dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You can also consider a future as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The Stryker systems maintainer works as part of a team to maintain the Stryker family of vehicles and keep the vehicles and the operating systems running smoothly.
Some of those vehicles include the M1128 Mobile Gun System, M1132 Engineer Support Vehicle, M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle and M1135 NBC Recon Vehicle.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training fro a Stryker systems maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including inspection and repair of Stryker engines and systems.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with auto and construction equipment dealers and farm equipment companies. You’ll be able to pursue a position as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic or construction equipment mechanic.
OVERVIEW
The automated logistical specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an automated logistical specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock.
Advanced Individual Training: 9 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 90
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
920B Supply Systems Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk or storekeeper with civilian factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses and stockrooms.
OVERVIEW
Petroleum supply specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a petroleum suplly specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in using petroleum.
Advanced Individual Training: 10 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
923A Petroleum Systems Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with oil refineries, pipeline companies, and tanker truck and ship lines.
OVERVIEW
The food service specialist is primarily responsible for the preparation and service of food in field or garrison food service operations.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a food service specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in food preparation.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Operators & Food (OF): 85
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
922A Food Service Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future with civilian cafes, restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools and other organizations that have their own dining facilities. Depending on your specialty, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a cook, chef, meat cutter, butcher or baker.
OVERVIEW
Water treatment specialists are primarily responsible for supervising or performing the installation and operation of water purification equipment, as well as dealing with water storage and distribution operations and activities. They also inspect facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a water treatment specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in testing different products.
Advanced Individual Training: 13 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Maintenance (GM): 88
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
923A Petroleum Systems Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with local, state or federal government agencies. You’ll be able to consider a future as a food and drug inspector, public health inspector, health and safety inspector or industrial hygienist.
OVERVIEW
The unit supply specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army National Guard supplies and equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a unit supply specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock.
Advanced Individual Training: 8 weeks at Fort Lee, VA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Clerical (CL): 90
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
920A Property Accounting Technician
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you’ll learn will help prepare you for a career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk or storekeeper with factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses and stockrooms.
OVERVIEW
The radio/communications security repairer performs or supervises field- and sustainment -level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a radio communications security repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Advanced Individual Training: 24 week at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career with companies that design and make communications and electronic equipment. Radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair and station installation are all potential positions to consider.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training, experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.
OVERVIEW
The computer/detection systems repairer performs maintenance and repair on a variety of critical systems and equipment, including microcomputers and electromechanical telecommunications equipment, field artillery digital devices, Global Positioning System receivers, night vision devices/equipment, and laser and fiber optic systems.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a computer/detection systems repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.
Advanced Individual Training: 17 weeks at Fort Gordon, GA
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help you pursue a career with manufacturing companies, medical research facilities, satellite communications firms or commercial airline companies. The same skills may also prepare you for a future with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or the National Weather Service.
Through your extensive Army National Guard training, experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.
OVERVIEW
The radar repairer is an essential member of the Army National Guard communications maintenance team and performs maintenance on ground surveillance radar and associated equipment.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for a radar repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 44 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts.
Advanced Individual Training: 11 weeks at Fort Lee, VA, and 33 weeks at Fort Sill, OK
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 107
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as a communications technician with engineering firms, the federal government, or aircraft and military hardware manufacturers.
OVERVIEW
As an essential member of the Army National Guard’s weapons maintenance team, the AVENGER system repairer is primarily responsible for performing and supervising maintenance on the AVENGER system, a lightweight, highly mobile and transportable surface-to-air missile/gun weapons system that provides short-range air defense protection against air and land attacks.
JOB DUTIES
TRAINING
Job training for an AVENGER system repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instruction.
Advanced Individual Training: 18 weeks
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 98
WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The weapons repair skills you learn will help you progress at firms that design, build and test weapons systems for the military.
