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

Infantry

11B Infantryman
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.

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
In addition to the combat roles of an infantryman—such as the use of various weapons or hand-to-hand combat to capture or destroy enemy ground forces—the Indirect Fire Infantryman is a member of a mortar squad, section or platoon. Duties may include the use of anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, scouting enemy locations, and building and camouflaging mortar firing positions.

Armor and Field Artillery

13D Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist
As a member of the Guard's artillery team, the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist is primarily responsible for operating field artillery computers and tactical data systems on a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Team. MLRS teams launch various missiles and ammunitions in quick strikes during combat, and support infantry and tank units while supplementing cannon artillery.

13P Multiple Launch Rocket System Operational Fire Direction Specialist
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) teams launch various missiles and ammunitions in quick strikes during combat, and support infantry and tank units while supplementing cannon artillery. The MLRS Operational Fire Direction Specialist records and transmits the firing and intelligence data for the MLRS, using fire direction systems and voice radio.

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.

14J Air Defense Tactical Control Operations Center Operator
As a member of the artillery team, the Air Defense Tactical Control Operations Center Operator primarily serves as a member of an early-warning team. Duties may include detecting, tracking and identifying aircraft and broadcasting early-warning information.

19D Cavalry Scout
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.

Aviation

15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
As a member of the aircraft repair team, an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer inspects, services and repairs Army helicopters and airplanes to ensure that they remain safe and ready to fly transport, patrol and flight training missions. The Aircraft Powerplant Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing repair and maintenance on aircraft turbine engines, parts and electrical components.

15N Avionic Mechanic
Members of the aircraft electrician team ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired. The Avionic Mechanic is primarily responsible for performing maintenance on tactical communications-security, navigation and flight control equipment. Mechanics perform checks and alignments on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment, and troubleshoot and repair or replace instruments such as tachometers, temperature gauges and altimeters.

15Q Air Traffic Control Operator
One of the ways the Army moves people and vehicles is by air. And it's the job of the Air Traffic Control Operator to track planes and give landing and take-off instructions at air traffic control facilities. Air Traffic Control Operators follow flights using visual, instrument and special flight rules, and control airborne and ground traffic. They also maintain logs, records, files and tape recordings of voice communications, along with other duties.

15T UH-60 Utility Helicopter Repairer
As a member of the aircraft repair team, the UH-60 Utility Helicopter Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on UH-60 Utility Helicopters (also known as 'Black Hawk' helicopters), to ensure that the aircraft remain safe and ready to fly. UH-60 Utility Helicopter Repairers inspect, service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems including engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, landing gear, mechanical flight controls and their components, as well as repairing aircraft wings, fuselages and tail assemblies, and many electrical parts.

15W Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
Having the ability to observe both conventional and unconventional enemies is absolutely necessary to plan for our national defense. Intelligence specialists like the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator provide information about enemy forces and potential battle areas. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operators prepare and conduct air reconnaissance using remote-controlled unmanned observation aircraft. They provide information used for operational plans and tactics.

Engineer

12B Combat Engineer
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.

12C 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.

74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist
Emergency management specialists, such as the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist, prepare emergency plans and procedures for all types of disasters, including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, biological warfare and enemy attacks. They are primarily responsible for operating, maintaining or supervising the use of nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) detection and decontamination equipment, as well as smoke-generating equipment. They also train military and civilian personnel on what to do in an emergency.

89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
Ammunition and weapons, also known as ordnance, are hazardous materials, and their handling and storage must be carried out very carefully. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are responsible for identifying and disposing of foreign and domestic explosive devices, such as unexploded conventional munitions, chemical munitions, nuclear weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices. EOD Specialists also assist in locating and defusing buried ordnance and in the operation of Emergency Contamination Control Stations and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Stations.

Administrative

27D Paralegal Specialist
Paralegal Specialists assist judges, lawyers and unit commanders with legal matters and judicial work. They provide legal and administrative support in such diverse areas as international law, contract law, defense legal services and judicial legal services. A Paralegal Specialist is involved in research, processing legal claims and appeals, and preparing records of hearings, investigations and court martials.

42R Army Bandperson
Members of Army and National Guard Bands perform at military ceremonies, parades, concerts, festivals, dances and other events. Musicians perform and rehearse all styles of music in a variety of ensembles, from ceremonial band to jazz band to small ensembles, on one (or more) instrument. In addition, the Bandperson may participate in security duties during heightened combat intensity.

56M Chaplain Assistant
While National Guard Chaplains provide for the spiritual needs of Soldiers, Chaplain Assistants provide much-needed support to the Chaplains during missions and everyday activities. A Chaplain Assistant primarily provides support for the Unit Ministry Team worship services, and may also coordinate programs and ministry activities, maintain physical security of Chaplains and ministry facilities and vestments, and train Soldiers about different religions, cultures and customs.

Medical

68K Medical Laboratory Specialist
In order to detect and identify many patient diseases, clinical laboratory tests need to be performed. The Medical Laboratory Specialist conducts tests on the tissue, blood and body fluids of patients. Medical Laboratory Specialists examine blood and bone marrow samples, test for bacteria or viruses, and analyze tissue, blood and fluid specimens for diagnostic information.

68W Health Care Specialist
Injured or wounded Soldiers need immediate attention, and the Health Care Specialist is usually the first to provide basic and emergency medical care in preparation for a doctor’s treatment or evacuation. The Health Care Specialist is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection, and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.

Mechanic & Maintenance

91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer
Every Army post must have its own electricity. Power-Generation Equipment Repairers keep the power running smoothly by maintaining and repairing electricity-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. They oversee maintenance and repair of power-generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment, including motors, generators, switchboards and control equipment, as well as power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures and other electrical equipment.

91F Small Arms/Artillery Repairer
Army and National Guard forces use a wide array of weapons, from small field artillery to large ballistic missiles. Small Arms/Artillery Repairers keep small arms and other infantry weapons operating properly by performing maintenance and repairs on electronic firing, guidance and launch systems that help locate targets, aim weapons and fire them.

94F Computer Detection Systems Repairer
Electronic instruments are used in all areas of the Army, including combat. As a member of the Guard’s electronic maintenance team, the Computer Detection Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for maintenance and repair on special electronic devices such as night-vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, and nuclear, biological and chemical warning and measuring devices.

Signal and Military Intelligence

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.

25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer
A strong communication network is critical to the Army's success. Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainers work directly on communication devices and equipment that communicate through more than one channel. They are responsible for installation, repair, operation and maintenance of these devices, antennae and associated equipment.

25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
As part of the Guard communication maintenance team, Signal Support Systems Specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems. Signal Support Systems Specialists install and maintain signal support systems and terminal devices, including radio, wire and battlefield automated systems. They also train signal equipment users and provide technical assistance.

35F Intelligence Analyst
Having the correct information about enemy forces and potential battle areas is absolutely necessary to plan for our national defense. Intelligence Analysts work with other intelligence specialists to gather and study aerial photographs, electronic monitoring and human observation. Intelligence Analysts are primarily responsible for analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and battlefield-related intelligence needed by Army personnel to design defense plans and tactics.

Logistics Support

89B Ammunition Specialist
Ammunition and weapons, also known as ordnance, are hazardous materials, and their handling and storage must be carried out carefully. Ammunition Specialists store, inspect, prepare and dispose of conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other weapons and ammunition-related items. Ammunition Specialists also load explosives and ammunition on aircraft, and assist in preparing ammunition and explosives for transportation.

92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
Watercraft, aircraft, trucks, tanks and other Army vehicles run on petroleum-based fuels. These products, such as oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and compressed gas, need special storage and handling. Petroleum Supply Specialists are in charge of the proper storage and shipment of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. They dispense fuels from storage and distribution facilities, and load them into tanker trucks, airplanes, ships and railroad cars. They also select and submit samples of petroleum, oils and lubricants to labs for pollutant testing.

92G Food Service Operations Specialist
More than a million meals are prepared every day in Army kitchens. As key members of the food service team, the Food Service Operations Specialists prepare all types of food according to standard and dietetic recipes. Food Service Operations Specialists are primarily responsible for preparing and serving food in field or garrison food service operations (chow halls), cleaning equipment and utensils, and erecting, striking and storing all types of field kitchens.

92W Water Treatment Specialist
Maintaining sanitary and safe conditions in military communities is a major priority. Water Treatment Specialists work as members of the environmental health and safety team to maintain healthy conditions. Water Treatment Specialists are primarily responsible for the installation and operation of water purification equipment, as well as dealing with water storage and distribution operations and activities. They assist in preparation and setup of water treatment facilities, oversee water treatment activity, and provide continued storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste.

 

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