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Administrative Support Specialists  
Record keeping of information; office support; prepare reports, official letters, and military forms.

• BS Business Administration

• BS Management

Computer Systems Specialists
Install, maintain, problem solve computer programs; provide customer and user services.

• BS Applied Mathematics and Computer Science  

• BS Information and Communication Technologies 

• BS Information Technology Management 

Finance and Accounting Specialists
Maintain records of financial transactions; conduct audits of financial records; prepare statements, accounts, and reports.  

• BS Business Administration

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Management

Legal Specialists and Court Reporters
The military maintains it own legal system. Legal specialists and court reporters perform legal research and documentation of court cases and assist military judges and lawyers.

• BS Business Administration -- Pre-Law
  

• BS Human Development and Family Studies -- Pre-Law
  

• BS Psychology -- Pre-Law

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation 

Personnel Specialists  
Assist military members with their career, training, and health information; maintain personnel records.

• BS Applied Social Science

• BS Business Administration

• BS Management

• BS Psychology

• MS Education

• E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate

• Instructional Design Certificate

• MS Mental Health Counseling

Postal Specialists
Process military and civilian mail.

• BS Business Administration

• BS Management

Recruiting Specialists  
Recruiters attract civilians to join the military. They are also charged with retaining active-duty military personnel.

• BS Applied Social Science

• BS Management

• BS Psychology

Sales and Stock Specialists
Operate military stores, retail facilities, snack bars; responsible for record keeping and stock accounting.

• BS Management

• BS Retail Merchandising and Management

Supply and Warehousing Specialists
Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies, food, weapons, parts, and a variety of other items; load and unload new stock; maintain logs and records on movement.

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

• BS Management

• BS Retail Merchandising and Management

• BS Supply Chain Management

Training Specialists and Instructors
Train and instruct military personnel in the classroom and in the field on a wide variety of subject matters. For most of the branches the title "instructor" is a subsequent duty attached to the main MOS.

• BS Early Childhood Education

• BS Science Education

• BS Special Education

• BS Technology Education

• BS Technology and Science Education

• MS Education

• E-Learning and Online Teaching Certificate

• Instructional Design Certificate

• MS Technical and Professional Communication

Air Crew Members

Operate a variety of equipment on military aircraft, including communication, radar, and weapons systems. In helicopters, air crew members may operate hoists to lift equipment and personnel.

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Information Technology Management
  

 Air Traffic Controllers
Operate air traffic control systems and control towers; direct the takeoffs and landings of military airplanes and helicopters; monitor radar systems.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Supply Chain Management

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists  
Navy aircraft carriers and Coast Guard cutters need specialists to control and assist in the launch and safe landing aboard ships.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Supply Chain Management

Flight Engineers  
Inspect aircraft, monitor fuel and electrical and key systems; supervise the loading of cargo, fuel, and passengers; conduct fuel consumption projections and assist the pilot in operation of the aircraft.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Supply Chain Management

Flight Operations Specialists  
Act as planners and coordinators for military flights; maintain records, logs; act as flight dispatchers.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Management

• BS Supply Chain Management

Survival Equipment Specialists  
Inspect, maintain, and repair survival equipment, such as parachutes and aircraft life support systems.

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

• BS Engineering Technology

Artillery/Missile Crew Members/Field Artillery/Air Defense Artillery  
Fire cannons, howitzers, missiles, and rockets; use specialized equipment to locate targets. Artillery is used to protect ground troops and sea forces from air attack.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Combat Engineers/Engineering Specialties  
Build and construct roads, bridges, airfields, fortifications, and bunkers to move military equipment; lay and clear mine fields; assist infantrymen in combat operations.

• BS Construction

• BS Engineering Technology

Infantryman
The infantry is the backbone of the military. Infantry personnel are specially trained to destroy enemy ground forces, operate and fire a variety of weapons, parachute from transport planes, and conduct extended patrol missions.

• BS Psychology

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

Tank Crew Members
Drive state-of-the-art tanks in combat; operate weapons systems; support and defend ground infantry troops.

• BS Construction

• BS Engineering Technology

Building Electricians
Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems for a wide variety of buildings, facilities and locations.

• BS Construction

Construction Equipment Operators
Operate construction equipment to move earth and building material. Assist in the building of airfields, roads, buildings, and other projects.

• BS Construction

Construction Specialists
Build structures, work with lumber, concrete, masonry, and other materials.

• BFA Interior Design

• BS Construction

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
Construct, maintain, and repair pipe systems for water, steam, gas, and waste.

• BS Construction

Aircraft Electricians

Maintain and repair electrical systems on aircraft; replace or repair instruments.

• BS Engineering Technology

Communications Equipment Repairers
Maintain, test, and repair communications systems.

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Computer Equipment Repairers  
Install, repair, and maintain computer equipment.

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Radar and Sonar Equipment Repairers
Install, repair, and operate the sonar and radar equipment that are critical to the many missions of the military.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Ship Electricians
The electrical systems are critical to operating ships and submarines. Ship electricians install, repair, and maintain the systems. Some systems are nuclear.

• BS Construction

• BS Engineering Technology

Weapons Maintenance Technicians
Many of the military weapon systems require specialized technicians to maintain, repair, test, and adjust equipment.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Chemical Laboratory Technicians
Test and analyze fuels, oils, chemicals, and other materials for purity and durability.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Plastics Engineering

• BS Science Education

Communications Equipment Operators
Utilize communications equipment to transmit, receive, encode, and decode messages.

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Packaging

• BS Plastics Engineering

Compressed Gas Technicians
Fill storage tanks; maintain a variety of compressed gases for use including breathing oxygen and fuels for missiles.

• BS Applied Science

Computer Programmers
Install, maintain, update, and organize computer programs.

• BS Information and Communication Technologies
  

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Emergency Management Specialists
Plan and maintain disaster operations; train military personnel and civilians on disaster preparedness.

• BS Management

• MS Mental Health Counseling

• BS Supply Chain Management

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists
Inspect military facilities, work locations, housing areas, and food and water supplies for the presence of disease, germs, and hazardous materials.

• BFA Industrial Design

• BS Applied Science

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Science Education

Meteorological Specialists  
Collect information on the weather using a variety of equipment and instruments for planning military operations.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Nondestructive Testers  
Inspect metal parts for wear and damage on a variety of military aircraft, vehicles, and ships; take X rays of various sections for examination and documentation.

• BFA Industrial Design

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare and Ordnance Specialists
Transport, store, inspect, prepare, and destroy weapons and ammunition, including large shells, missiles, chemicals, and nuclear devices; nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Psychology

• BS Science Education

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

Radar and Sonar Operators
Track aircraft, missiles; determine the position of ships and submarines; direct artillery fire; forecast the weather; aid navigation.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Information Technology Management
  

• BS Science Education

Radio Intelligence Operators
Monitor, intercept, and record radio signals from various sources in the field.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Space Operations Specialists
Monitor communications and transmit data to satellites and other space vehicles used for weather forecasting and collecting intelligence information.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Surveying, Mapping, and Drafting Technicians
Conduct land surveys, make terrain maps, and prepare plans and diagrams for the construction of a variety of projects to include airstrips, buildings, and docks.

• BFA Industrial Design

• BFA Interior Design

• BS Construction

Caseworkers and Counselors

Assist military personnel and their families with personal problems - drug, alcohol, depression, and emotional.

• BS Human Development and Family Studies

• BS Management

• BS Science Education

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

• MS Education

• MS Mental Health Counseling

Religious Program Specialists  
Military personnel come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Religious Program Specialists assist in providing services, education, and related duties.

• BS Applied Social Science

• BS Management

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

• MS Education

Intelligence Specialists

Gather information from a variety of sources, including aerial photographs, electronic monitoring, and human observation; analyze and prepare detailed intelligence reports.

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation – Criminal Justice

• BS Information Technology Management

Investigation (Law Enforcement)/Military Police
Investigate criminal conduct involving personnel and property within military jurisdictions. Conduct patrol, maintain law and order on military installations. In addition, they support battlefield activity by conducting prisoner-of-war activities.  

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation – Criminal Justice

Corrections Officers/Corrections Specialists
Supervise and maintain control of military prisoners in confinement facilities. Control and counsel military prisoners; manage correctional treatment programs.

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation – Criminal Justice

• MS Mental Health Counseling

Security
Security specialists or military guards maintain security patrol or posts at installment or specific sensitive locations.

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation – Criminal Justice

Aircraft Mechanics

Inspect and repair helicopter, jet, and propeller engines, wings, landing gears, and a variety of parts.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Maintain and repair a variety of vehicles to include trucks, jeeps, tanks, bulldozers, and other equipment.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Construction

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Heating and Cooling Mechanics
Install and repair furnaces, boilers, and air conditioners in military buildings and on airplanes and ships.

• BS Construction

Machinists/Precision Equipment Repairers/Dental and Optical Laboratory Technicians
Make and repair metal parts for engines and equipment; operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment. Keep precision instruments in good working order. Construct, repair, and align dental devices, such as dentures, braces, and optical devices (eyeglasses) for military personnel.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

• BS Plastics Engineering

Marine Engine Mechanics
Repair, maintain, and install gasoline and diesel engines on boats, ships, and watercraft.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Welders and Metal Workers
Build and repair a variety of metal parts on vehicles, ships, tanks, aircraft, equipment, and buildings.

• BS Construction

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Audiovisual and Broadcast Technicians

The military produces its own television shows and films for training, documentation, and news reporting. These productions require the expertise of technicians, much like their civilian counterparts.

• BFA Entertainment Design

• BS Professional Communication and Emerging Media

Broadcast Journalists and Newswriters
The military provides numerous public and service publications, including magazines and newspapers. In addition, the military also produces and broadcasts news and information radio shows to a wide audience. Journalists serve as liaisons between the military and the public and media.

• BFA Entertainment Design

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Graphic Communications Management

• BS Professional Communication and Emerging Media

• MS Technical and Professional Communication

Graphic Designers and Illustrators
In connection with the numerous publications that the military provides, graphic designers and illustrators are needed to produce artwork, charts, posters, and other visual displays.

• BFA Entertainment Design

• BFA Graphic Design and Interactive Media

• BFA Studio Art

• BS Graphic Communications Management

• BS Professional Communication and Emerging Media

Interpreters and Translators
Perform the critical task of translating written and spoken foreign languages for intelligence analysis and other purposes. In addition, may also be asked to interrogate or interview a variety of people in a foreign language.

• BS Management

Photographic Specialists  
Photographs are used for a variety of purposes, including intelligence gathering, documentation of events, and news reporting. Photographic specialists need to be expert at using and maintaining a wide variety of photographic equipment.

• BFA Studio Art

• BFA Graphic Design and Interactive Media

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Graphic Communications Management

• BS Professional Communication and Emerging Media

Printing Specialists
Operate printing presses to produce military newspapers, magazines, and other publications.

• BFA Graphic Design and Interactive Media

• BS Graphic Communications Management

• BS Professional Communication and Emerging Media

Cardiopulmonary and EEG Technicians  
Operate testing equipment to obtain a variety of diagnostic tests of the heart, lungs, blood, and brain.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Dental Specialists
Assist dentists in examining, treating, and performing surgery on patients; operate dental X-ray and other equipment.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Medical Care Technicians
Provide medical care to patients; assist doctors and nurses with treatment and prepare hospital and care facility rooms and equipment.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Medical Laboratory Technicians
Conduct clinical tests on body fluids, tissue, and blood that are necessary to diagnosis and identify diseases.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Optometric Technicians
Assist optometrists in providing eye care to military members.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Pharmacy Technicians  
Assist pharmacists in issuing prescription drugs and treatments.  

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists
Assist in administering treatments and exercises to patients disabled by injury or illness.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

Radiologic (X-ray) Technicians
Operate X-ray equipment to detect illness or injury in patients.

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Nuclear Power and Power Plant/Powerhouse Mechanics
Operate boilers, turbines, nuclear reactors, and portable generators on ships, submarines, bases, and in the field. Maintain, repair, and install generating equipment that provides electric power for bases, ships, and field stations.  

• BS Applied Science

• BS Science Education

Boatswain's Mates and Seamen
Boatswain's mates have been called the "jacks of all trades" in ship, submarine, and boat operation and maintenance. As the prime "deck force," they handle cargo, ropes, and lines, and seamanship tasks.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Divers  
Specialized military personnel who work as scuba divers or deep-sea divers. Divers conduct repairs, construction, salvage, and military operations under the water.

• BS Engineering Technology

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

Quartermasters  
Specialize in navigation of ships and boats. Bridge watch, vessel control, and steering are among the chief duties.

• BS Information Technology Management
  

Special Operations Forces  
SOF are elite combat units that operate with stealth, concealment, and surprise to accomplish their operations. SOF conduct search and destroy missions, clear underwater mine fields, and go behind enemy lines. They provide specialized air power for worldwide deployment and assignment to conduct unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, foreign internal defense, humanitarian assistance, psychological operations, personnel retrieval, and counternarcotics.

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

• BS Vocational Rehabilitation

Firefighters
Military bases and ships need to maintain their own full-time fire protection. Like their civilian counterparts, military firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire.

• BS Management

Food Service Specialists (Cooks)
One of the key positions. The military needs to feed its personnel every day on bases, ships, submarines, and in remote stations. Cooks prepare meals for small groups up to thousands. They need to plan, order, prepare, and serve a variety of meals.

• BS Dietetics

• BS Food Systems and Technology

• BS Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Cargo Specialists
Load, pack, and secure cargo into a variety of modes of transportation, including trucks, planes, helicopters, and ships.

• BS Packaging

• BS Supply Chain Management

Petroleum Supply Specialists  
Most military vehicles, aircraft, and ships operate on petroleum products. Specialists plan and handle the safe transfer, storage, and refueling operations.

• BS Plastics Engineering

• BS Supply Chain Management

Railroad Operations
The military operates its own rail service. Tanks' weapon systems, missiles, and nuclear mat6riel travel across the United States. Spur tracks and switching areas are located in several military bases. These positions are mostly in the Army Reserve.

• BS Manufacturing Engineering

• BS Supply Chain Management

Transportation Specialists
Supervise and coordinate the movement of personnel and cargo.

• BS Supply Chain Management

Vehicle Drivers
Operate a variety of military vehicles to move personnel and equipment; must be able to plan routes and handle all kinds of driving conditions.

• BS Supply Chain Management