Army Career Opportunities
When it comes to preparing for the future, few organizations match the US Army. From day one, you'll be maximizing your potential and getting the confidence, self-discipline, leadership and teamwork skills that will help you in any path you choose in life.
While working in any one of many exciting job fields, you'll develop the physical and mental strength needed for success. You can serve full-time in the active Army, or choose the Army Reserve and train in your community - ready to serve full-time if needed. You'll achieve personal growth through positive experiences and accomplish things you never thought possible.
What does this mean to a college student? Stability and the perfect stepping stone. We're a people-oriented organization, consequently, leadership and management skills are essential in our training program.
ROTC provides you the opportunity to become a college-educated leader and manager. That's how you get the edge over everyone else regardless of your chosen walk of life. You'll be employed when you graduate -- employed in an organization that offers competitive medical, dental, housing and retirement benefits.
Let's say you decide to move on after a few years and pursue another profession. OK. When you join your friends in the civilian world you'll have no problem grasping what they're doing and you'll have far greater depth and breadth of experience. They'll admire, even envy your exposure, work and travel experience.
Trust us, whatever you decide, the experience you'll gain will give you the confidence you need to be a success in college and beyond. You'll have the edge because employers respect officership -- Believe it!
Careers in the Army
The Army has plenty of career opportunities that might interest you. The Army has 16 major functional areas (a.k.a. Branches) that are available to ROTC graduates. From being in the next generation of paratroopers with the Infantry branch to designing and helping construct major civil engineering projects with the Corps of Engineers. Here is a list of a few of the major branches and a brief description of their functions:
The AG Corps officer is responsible for both peacetime and wartime personnel systems. These systems cover all personnel activities from accession of new soldiers to discharge and retirement.
Knights of the modern battlefield, fighting for freedom on their ultra-futuristic steeds (such as the M1A2 Abrams tank). Specialties include Heavy Armor and Armored Cavalry.
The United States Army is an excellent place to fly for many reasons. The Army accepts all academic majors into Aviation, no prior flight experience is required. There is a wide variety of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to train and fly in, from AH-64D Apache Longbows to C23 Gulfstream IVs. Build flight time and experience in a dynamic and exciting environment, all while receiving excellent pay and full military benefits. In addition, Army aviators gain from the leadership experience the Army provides; Second Lieutenants will initially command and be responsible for a platoon of four helicopters, their crew, and all the necessary support equipment.
Today's Chaplains, representing over 100 faith groups, provide comprehensive religious support to soldiers and their families in war and peace. Chaplains may be commissioned through ROTC, USMA, OCS, or direct commission channels. Chaplains must possess a baccalaureate degree and three graduate years of professional study in theology. They must also be endorsed to serve as Army chaplains by their denominations, churches, or other recognized ecclesiastical endorsing agents.
Tomorrow's lethal battlefields will demand officers who possess expertise in nuclear, biological, chemical, smoke, flame, and environmental operations. The chemical officer fills this vital role.
"Masters of construction and destruction" These guys pave the road for our troops and spike the way for enemies. They also are responsible for major military and civilian construction projects. In fact, the Corps of Engineers built many of our national symbols, such as the Washington Monument and the Library of Congress.
The Cyber Branch is the military's data-centric force, responsible for cyberspace operations, electromagnetic warfare, and information operations.
The heavy guns and rockets of the Army. Field artillery provides fire support for our troops on the ground using advanced ballistic weapons technology such as guided munitions, scattered mines, and shaped explosives.
The ultimate mission of the Finance Corps is to sustain the combat soldiers and commanders in the field with timely and accurate finance and accounting support.
The guys on the ground. Modern-day foot soldiers, well equipped and trained to fight on any terrain. Specialties include Mountain and Jungle warfare, Air Assault, Airborne, Ranger, and Mechanized Infantry.
Provides legal services for the Army and its soldiers. Judge advocates serve as prosecutors and defense attorneys for criminal trials under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Responsible for the management of the Army's medical resources, facilities, and personnel. The Army's fixed hospitals and dental facilities; preventive health, medical research, development and training institutions. Specialties include hospital administration and physician/surgeon. The Army Dental Corps provides dental care under its own branch.
Charged with being the eyes and ears of the Army. They collect information on enemy activity and provide it to unit commanders who make decisions.
On the battlefield, MPs conduct combat operations against enemy forces in the rear area and expedite the movement of critical resources. During peacetime, they provide law enforcement, criminal investigation, terrorism counter-action, physical security, corrections, and crime prevention.
The role of the Ordnance Corps is twofold, to maintain the Army's equipment and machinery and to supply and protect the Army's ammunition and weapon systems.
As the "Sustainer of soldiers since 1775", the Quartermaster Corps plans and directs activities that provide soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapon systems, and a multitude of field services.
They are anything and everything in the Army dealing with computers and communications, the backbone of the Army's digital battlefield for the 21st century.
This branch makes sure the Army is on the move. They transport supplies, troops, and equipment all over the world by air, ship, rail, or truck.