You may sort the fields listed below by selecting the Enlisted or Officer tabs. (Officer careers require a college degree and/or special training.) You may also search Career Fields by keyword.
You may sort the fields listed below by selecting the Enlisted or Officer tabs. (Officer careers require a college degree and/or special training.) You may also search Career Fields by keyword.
Options for military officer careers cover many types of professional and managerial roles.
Each year, the Services spend billions of dollars on personnel, equipment and supplies. Accounting, Budget and Finance officers direct and manage these transactions and account for every dollar. These officers manage teams of enlisted accountants in office settings and also ... Possible Military Job Titles: Comptroller
Arts, Communications, Media and Design officers are the directors, conductors and public affairs officials who plan and direct all media associated with the Military. This includes everything from broadcast news programs to training videos, to public-facing press releases. These creative ... Possible Military Job Titles: Public Affairs Officer; Public Information Officer; Music Director; Audiovisual and Broadcast Director
The Military operates thousands of airplanes and helicopters. In addition to piloting these aircraft, Aviation officers perform key duties in navigation, air traffic control and flight operations. Jobs in this career field require intense training and grace under pressure. While ... Possible Military Job Titles: Airplane Pilot; Helicopter Pilot; Pilot; Airplane Navigator; Air Traffic Control Manager; Flight Engineer
The success of many military activities and operations depends on the effective management and coordination of administrative functions. Business Administration and Operations officers direct administrative functions and services, such as mail distribution and delivery, records management and financial management. These ... Possible Military Job Titles: Supply Officer; Administrative Officer; Chief Staff Officer; Health Services Administrator; Management Analyst and Planner; Purchasing and Contracting Manager; Medical Plans and Operations Officer
Military combat operations require careful planning and coordination of combat resources. Combat Operations officers provide battle management while directing infantry and weapons crew members. These officers are called upon to lead forces in offensive raids, demolitions, intelligence gathering and search ... Possible Military Job Titles: Combat Mission Support Officer; Field Artillery Officer; Special Forces Officer; Artillery and Missile Officer; Armored Vehicle Officer; Surface Warfare Officer; Infantry Officer; Navy SEAL; Army Green Beret
Instant worldwide communication among air, sea, and land forces is vital to military operations. The Services operate some of the largest and most complex communications networks in the world. Communications Equipment Technologists and Technicians officers plan and direct the operation ... Possible Military Job Titles: Chief of Operations and Plans; Communications Manager; Satellite Operations Officer; Signal Officer
Airfields, roads, bridges, buildings, power plants, docks and water treatment plants on military bases around the world are continually being built, repaired and improved. Construction, Building and Extraction officers plan, design and direct the construction of military facilities. These officers ... Possible Military Job Titles: Assistant Public Works Officer; Civil Engineer; Engineer; Facilities Officer
As in the civilian world, members of the Military sometimes seek guidance from counselors or religious leaders. Counseling, Social Work and Human Services officers provide emotional and spiritual support to servicemembers in the form of counseling, social work and religious ... Possible Military Job Titles: Chaplain; Psychologist; Social Worker
The Military provides training and educational opportunities for all personnel. Education and Training officers develop classes related to servicemembers' occupations and train enlisted servicemembers in the Education and Training field as instructors. These officers also maintain quality standards for teachers ... Possible Military Job Titles: Teachers and Instructors; Trainer at Officer Candidate School; Training and Education Directors
The Military employs numerous types of air, land, sea and space technology and equipment. Engineering and Scientific Research officers work on the advancement of such technology, as well as the maintenance and management of existing equipment. These officers work with ... Possible Military Job Titles: Aerospace Engineer; Combat Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Electronics Engineer; Life Scientist; Marine Engineer; Nuclear Engineer; Physical Scientist; Space Operations Officer; Civil Engineer
In the Military, health and safety are of the utmost importance. This is why Environmental Health and Safety officers help provide sound working conditions, coordinate emergency response efforts and monitor hazardous materials such as ammunition and weapons. With a combination ... Possible Military Job Titles: Chief, Contingency Planning and Force Readiness; Emergency Management Officer; Ordnance Officer; Environmental Health and Safety Officer
The physical health of military personnel is crucial. Officers in the Health Care Practitioners field are the doctors, nurses and surgeons who keep servicemembers in top physical health. They address areas of physical well-being including dental, pharmaceutical, surgical, optical, speech, ... Possible Military Job Titles: Critical Care Nurse; Pediatrician; Physician and Surgeon; Flight Nurse; Flight Surgeon; Dentist; Dietitian; Optometrist; Physical and Occupational Therapist; Physician Assistant; Registered Nurse; Speech Therapist
Human Resources Management and Services officers find young people who have the talent needed to succeed in today's Military and match them with the best military career. These officers often reach out to schools and other organizations to discuss the ... Possible Military Job Titles: Personnel Manager; Recruiting Manager
The Military uses computers in almost every aspect of its operations. Information Technology, Computer Science and Mathematics officers use computers to process payroll and personnel information, control the targeting and firing of weapons systems, account for money, gather and analyze ... Possible Military Job Titles: Computer Systems Officer
Information about the size, strength, location and capabilities of enemy forces is essential to military operations and national defense. To gather information, intelligence officers rely on aerial photographs, human observation and electronic monitoring using radar and supersensitive radios. These officers ... Possible Military Job Titles: Force Intelligence Officer; Intelligence Officer; Intelligence Officer
Information about the military capabilities of foreign countries is vital to our national defense. Our leaders need to know the strengths and weaknesses of both friendly and unfriendly countries. Officers in the International Relations, Linguistics and Other Social Sciences field ... Possible Military Job Titles: International Relations Officer
The Military Services have their own police forces to protect lives and property on military bases and to patrol our coastal waters. Law Enforcement, Security and Protective Services officers command military police units that enforce laws and investigate crimes. They ... Possible Military Job Titles: Law Enforcement Officer; Marine Inspector; Military Police; Security Officer
The Military has its own system of laws and courts staffed by servicemembers with law degrees. These lawyers make up the Services' Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. Legal Professions and Support Services officers perform legal research, prosecute and defend court ... Possible Military Job Titles: Legal Officer; Lawyer; Judge; Staff Attorney
The Military's transportation system is made up of many different kinds of carriers, including ships, aircraft, trucks and buses. Repair and maintenance schedules for each type of vehicle must be carefully planned and managed. Officers in the Mechanic and Repair ... Possible Military Job Titles: Transportation Maintenance Manager; Submarine Maintenance Manager
Officers in the Medical and Clinical Technologists and Technicians field work as pharmacists to manage the purchasing, storing and dispensing of drugs and medicines. These officers combine knowledge of chemistry and the human body to prepare medical compounds. They may ... Possible Military Job Titles: Pharmacist
To run properly, a ship or submarine requires equal parts manpower and engine power. Therefore, it is up to Naval and Maritime Operations officers to manage the various personnel departments aboard their vessels and direct engine operations, maintenance and repair. ... Possible Military Job Titles: Engineer Officer; Ship Officer; Submarine Officer; Submarine Readiness Officer; Surface Operations Officer; Ship Engineer; Officer of the Deck
Personal and Culinary Services officers help foster a positive work environment and peak physical and mental performance through proper nutritious food preparation and service. These officers create menus, budgets and recreational opportunities for servicemembers and manage the staff of food ... Possible Military Job Titles: Services Officer; Food Service Manager
In order for the Military to operate successfully, the proper materials, equipment and people need to be in the right place at the right time. Transportation, Supply and Logistics officers make sure that necessary supplies, personnel and services are available ... Possible Military Job Titles: Logistician; Store Manager; Supply and Warehousing Manager; Transportation Manager; Transportation Maintenance Manager; Comptroller; Supply and Logistics Officer; Supply Officer
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