Careers in the Army

Adjutant General Corps Soldiers are experts in personnel management. This branch helps Soldiers with tasks that affect their welfare.

The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) branch specializes in anti-aircraft weaponry. This branch is responsible for protecting troops from aerial attacks and surveillance.

Armor Crewmembers use tanks and other track vehicles to engage enemy targets.

The Aviation branch is responsible for the coordination of Aviation operations from maintenance to control tower operations to tactical field missions. Army Aviators provide quick-strike and long-range target engagement during combat operations and are often responsible for transporting troops and supplies.

Cavalry Scouts conduct reconnaissance missions to identify enemy activity. Because of the diversity of firepower they employ during combat, Cavalry Scouts are trained on more weapons systems than any other Soldier.

The Chaplain Branch is responsible for providing spiritual comfort and support to Army Soldiers of all religious backgrounds.

The threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons requires the Army to have a corps of dedicated professionals capable of using the latest CBRN defense technology. The Chemical Branch protects our country from CBRN hazards and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

Civil Affairs officers identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations.

Cyber operations execute defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO and OCO).

The electronic warfare branch advises and assists the commander on electronic warfare operations.

Engineers build structures, develop civil works programs, work with natural resources and provide combat support. Engineers provide a variety of construction expertise to build and maintain roads, airfields, and other facilities.

The mission of the Field Artillery is to provide fire support in an operational environment. Field Artillery Soldiers must be trained in tactics, techniques, and procedures for the employment of fire support systems.

Finance Branch Soldiers will learn to manage the preparation and payment of travel, how to account for the obligation and disbursement of public funds, and payment of salaries and wages. In addition to providing financial services for fellow Soldiers, Finance Soldiers play an important role in supporting logistical, medical and supply requirements during tactical missions.

The Infantry Branch is the main land combat force. They are responsible for meeting any threat by land.

The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps is a government organization that operates like a court system. It’s practitioners, referred to as Judge Advocates, are licensed attorneys qualified to represent the Army and Army Soldiers in military legal matters.

The Medical Branch is responsible for training doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.

The Army’s Military Intelligence branch is responsible for all intelligence gathered or learned during Army missions.

The Army depends on Military Police (MP) to maintain order and discipline. They serve as the Army’s law enforcement and security officers and handle crimes committed on Army installations.

Ordnance Branch Soldiers ensure that weapons systems, vehicles, and tactical support equipment are in perfect working condition.

The Psychological Operations Branch is primarily responsible for the analysis, development, and distribution of intelligence used for information and psychological effect.

The Army Public Affairs Branch participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media.

The Quartermaster Branch handles the logistics of providing Soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts and other field services during a military or relief operation.

Signal Corps Branch Soldiers are experts in operating and maintaining the Army’s data systems and resources.

The Special Forces branch contains some of the most skilled Soldiers in the world. Special Forces Soldiers operate in small teams to accomplish sensitive missions.

Transportation Branch Soldiers are responsible for operating U.S. Army heavy equipment and ensuring that Soldiers in the field receive the critical supplies they need to complete the mission.