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The following jobs, or Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), currently qualify for the Active First enlistment option.

Infantry

11B Infantryman  (closed to women)
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army National Guard. The infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat. Infantrymen are trained in the use of various combat weaponry and hand-to-hand combat, reconnaissance, and other combat and peacekeeping skills.

Armor and Field Artillery

13B Cannon Crewmember  (closed to women) 
As part of the artillery team, Cannon Crewmembers operate howitzers—heavy artillery cannons with single-barrel firing capability used to support infantry and tank units in combat. Crewmembers identify target locations, maintain communications with scouts and other combat units, and operate weapons, ammunition and support vehicles.

13R Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator  (closed to women) 
"Firefinder" is the name given to highly specialized machines that detect mortars, planes and other objects by using radio or sound waves to determine their location. The Firefinder Radar Operator uses radar to detect opposing forces or weapons and alert defensive units.

13T Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember 
As a member of the artillery team, the Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember works with weapons that fire large ammunition or missiles to support infantry and tank units in combat. Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmembers monitor weather conditions and patterns and provide firing position data, schematic sketches and astronomic observations so units can fire and launch missiles accurately. They also operate and perform maintenance on survey/meteorological equipment, vehicles and weapons.

14S Air and Missile Defense Crewmember
An Air and Missile Defense (AMD) crewmember is a part of the Guard’s air defense artillery team using the AVENGER system—a lightweight, highly transportable surface-to-air missile/gun weapon system. Crewmembers prepare, operate and fire the AVENGER and Man Portable Air Defense System weapons system against short-range air and land attacks.

19D Cavalry Scout  (closed to women) 
When information about the enemy is needed, Cavalry Scouts get the call. From concealed positions, scouts provide reconnaissance, gathering and reporting information on terrain, weather, enemy positions and equipment. Scouts may engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the field, track and report enemy movement and activities, and direct artillery, air support or other weapon systems onto the enemy.

19K M1 Armor Crewman
Armor crews operate tanks like the M1A2 Abrams and other amphibious assault vehicles to engage and destroy the enemy. The Armor Crewman works as part of a team to operate armored equipment, identify and pursue targets, and fire weapons to take out enemy forces or positions.

Engineer

21B Combat Engineer  (closed to women) 
Combat Engineers provide the combination of combat ability and building skills necessary for tackling rough terrain in combat situations. Engineers build roads or trails, assemble bridges, and construct shelters, bunkers and gun emplacements, allowing armored and infantry divisions to advance. They also place and detonate explosives and oversee the safe removal of mines.

21C Bridge Crewmember
Bridge Crews work alongside Combat Engineers to help tackle rough terrain in combat situations. Bridge Crewmembers build and provide bridges and rafts for wet and dry gap-crossing operations by preparing bridge sites, launching or retrieving ribbon bridge bays, and assisting in the assembly of military bridges. Bridge Crewmembers may also participate in combat operations as required.

Administrative

46Q Public Affairs Specialist 
Public Affairs Specialists help create and disseminate the Guard’s stories in print form, primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, Web-based material and photographs. By researching, interviewing sources, and writing news releases and feature articles, Public Affairs Specialists present the Guard to military and civilian news media.

46R Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist 
Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are involved in creating, filming, reporting, hosting and editing news and entertainment radio and television programs. Working with Guard units or Armed Forces Radio Television Service (AFRTS), Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are primarily responsible for distributing Guard-related news, information and events to military and civilian outlets.

Signal and Military Intelligence

25C Radio Operator/Maintainer
As part of one of the largest ground forces in the world, the Guard communication maintenance team assures proper transmission of information by making sure that all communications equipment is in top working order. Radio Operator/Maintainers are primarily responsible for all maintenance checks and services on assigned radio communication equipment, allowing the Army to track and direct troop movements.

25F Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer
A strong communication network is critical to the Army's success. Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainers install and perform maintenance on electronic switches, control centers, combat radios and other equipment associated with networks. They also use computers and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot the system when errors occur.