Army Reserve
Combat

Combat Careers

  • U.S. Army Field Artillery Soldiers adjusting M119

    Air Defense Battle Management System Operator (14G)

    The air defense battle management system operator operates with equipment systems that guard against aerial and space attack. They play an important role in the Army’s air defense artillery team.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: None
  • U.S. Army Field Artillery Soldiers adjusting M119

    Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator Maintainer (14J)

    An air defense C4I tactical operations center enhanced operator maintainer supervises or serves as a member of a manual early warning network in operations and intelligence functions.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: None
  • U.S. Army Field Artillery Soldiers adjusting M119

    Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator (14H)

    The air defense enhanced early warning system operators supervise PATRIOT air defense units and air defense activities that engage in liaison functions. Their teams are used to neutralize air targets and are an important part of the Army’s space defense system.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: None
  • Inspection of M119-A2 weapon

    Cannon Crewmember (13B)

    Cannon crewmembers work the howitzer cannons that support infantry and tank units during combat, and play crucial roles in the Army’s success on the battlefield.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women
  • Cavalry soldier

    Cavalry Scout (19D)

    The cavalry scout is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women
  • Soldiers firing a howitzer

    Fire Support Specialist (13F)

    The fire support specialist is primarily responsible for the intelligence activities of the Army’s field artillery team.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women
  • Soldiers firing Javelin missile

    Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C)

    The indirect fire infantryman supervises or is a member of  a mortar squads, sections or platoons. The mortar has the most power and range of any weapon in the infantry unit when they’re out on the battlefield.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women
  • Soldiers with helicopters.

    Infantryman (11B)

    The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women
  • U.S. Army Field Artillery Sergeant Sibert verifying adjustments

    Infantryman (11X)

    The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It’s also the starting point for many advanced schools such as Special Forces, Airborne School, Ranger School, Sniper School and Pathfinder School.

    • Active/Reserve: Both
    • Officer/Enlisted: Enlisted
    • Restrictions: Closed to Women