Officers lead from the front and adjust to environments that are always changing. To be an Officer is to be respected as a Soldier, an inspiring leader and a servant of the nation

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The Army needs Soldiers who speak Middle-Eastern languages to serve as Interpreter/Translators and help with the rebuilding efforts. Some of the duties are: perform oral interpretation, prepare non-technical translations assist Public Affairs Office.

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The Food Service Specialist prepares all types of food according to standard and dietetic recipes, as well as ordering and inspecting food supplies and preparing meats for cooking.

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The Cryptologic Linguist is primarily responsible for performing and supervising the detection, acquisition, location and identification of foreign communications using signals equipment.

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An Signals Intelligence Analyst listen to and intercept foreign radio transmissions and relay that information by producing combat, strategic and tactical intelligence reports.

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The Human Intelligence Collector is primarily responsible for supervising and conducting information collection operations. They are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and potential battle areas.

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A Psychological Operations Specialist is an information and media specialist who can assess the information needs of a target population and develop and deliver the right message at the right time and place to create the intended result.

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Special Forces Engineers are specialists across a wide range of disciplines, from demolitions and constructions of field fortifications, to topographic survey techniques. Some of the duties are: perform and teach tasks in demolitions, explosives, field fortification, bridging, rigging, reconnaissance and civil action projects.

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Special Forces Medical Sergeants are considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world. Though they're primarily trained with an emphasis on trauma medicine, they also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary care, public sanitation, water quality and optometry.

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The handling and storage of ammunition, explosives, and their associated components must be carried out with safety and accuracy. Ammunition, explosives, their components, and weapons are known within the Army as 'ordnance' and require proper care when dealing with them. Ammunition Specialists are specialized Soldiers whose primary responsibility is all aspects in the management of ordnance (ammunition and explosives).

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CBRN Specialists are primarily responsible for operating, maintaining or supervising the use of nuclear, biological and chemical detection and decontamination equipment.

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As part of the Field Artillery Team, the Field Artillery Surveyor is responsible for monitoring field conditions and giving progress reports on maneuvers during combat. Some of the duties are: provide firing positions, prepare schematic sketches and astronomic observations.

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Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operations/Fire Direction Specialists record and transmit firing data for the MLRS. The MLRS launches various missiles and ammunitions in quick strikes during combat. Some of the duties are: record and transmit firing data; operate communication systems; gather operations and intelligence data; plot firing points using maps.

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The RADAR Repairer is an essential member of the Army communications maintenance team and is primarily responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and maintain a working knowledge of how to operate military RADAR equipment.

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The Radio/Communications Security Repairer is primarily responsible for maintaining radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment and controlled cryptographic items to keep others from intercepting the Army's communications.

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The diver performs underwater reconnaissance, demolition, repair and salvage. Some of the duties are: inspecting and cleaning ship propellers and hulls, salvaging sunken equipment and patrolling the waters below ships at anchor.

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Army forces use a wide array of weapon systems, such as tanks, fighting vehicles and self propelled artillery. Most of these weapon systems have electronic and mechanical components and systems that help locate targets, aim weapons and fire those weapons. It's the Armament Repairer's responsibility to keep these weapons operating properly.

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Army forces use a wide array of weapons, from small arms and field artillery to large ballistic missiles. Most of these weapons have electronic components and systems that help locate targets, aim and fire these weapons. It's the Fire Control Repairer's responsibility to keep these weapons operating properly.

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Army forces use a wide array of weapons, from small arms to field artillery to large ballistic missiles. Most of these weapons have mechanical components and systems that help aim and fire these weapons. It's the Small Arms/Artillery Repairer's responsibility to keep these weapons operating properly.

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The Automated Logistical Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.

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The handling and storage of ammunition must be carried out very carefully. Ammunition and weapons, also known as 'ordnance' in the Army, are hazardous materials and proper care is required when dealing with them. Ordnance specialists, such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams, are responsible for the identification, render safe, and disposal of hazardous unexploded conventional munitions, chemical munitions, nuclear weapons, and Improvised Explosive Devices.

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The Intelligence Analyst is primarily responsible for supervising, coordinating and participating in the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence.

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Army operations aren't strictly limited to land. Small boats are often used for amphibious troop landings, harbor patrols and transportation of short distances. It's up to members of the watercraft operation team to navigate and pilot these watercraft, which include tugboats, PT boats, gunboats and barges.

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Civil Affairs forces support activities of both conventional and special operations forces. Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in war or disaster situations. They also locate civil resources to support military operations, minimize civilian interference with operations, support national assistance activities, plan and execute non-combatant evacuation, and establish and maintain communication with civilian aid agencies and civilian organizations.

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Special Forces candidates are guaranteed the opportunity to "try out" for Special Forces. It does not guarantee that the recruit will be accepted into the Special Forces program. It only guarantees that the recruit will be given the opportunity to see if he has what it takes to become a member of one of the most highly-skilled, combat ready forces in the world.

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The Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist operates the Standard Ammunition and Accounting System (SAAS) computer hardware and software/utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting procedures.

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Civil Affairs Officers are experts in acting as a liaison between the Army and civilian authorities and populations. In many respects, Civil Affairs Officers have to share the same skills as a public relations executive in the civilian world. Civil Affairs Officers many times must facilitate relationships between U.S. military forces and the people of the nation(s) in which those forces are operating.

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The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Officer advises the commander on issues regarding nuclear, biological and radiological warfare, defense and homeland protection. Chemical Officers also employ Chemical units in combat support with chemical, smoke and flame weapons, technology and management. Officers are leaders, and being a leader in the Army requires certain qualities such as self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence.

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A Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Officer conducts operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences. The goal is to influence the emotions, motives, objective reasoning, decision-making abilities and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals.

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Military Intelligence (MI) Officers are always out front, providing essential intelligence and in many cases saving Soldiers who are fighting on the front lines. MI Officers assess risks associated with friendly and enemy courses of action and act to counter or neutralize identified intelligence threats. The MI Officer also uses intelligence systems and data to reduce uncertainty of enemy, terrain and weather conditions for a commander.

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Ordnance Officers are responsible for ensuring that weapons systems, vehicles, and equipment are ready and available - and in perfect working order - at all times. Thus, Ordnance Officers and the Soldiers they lead are a critical component in the Army's success. Ordnance Officers also oversee the developing, testing, fielding, handling, storage and disposal of munitions.

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The Imagery Analyst is primarily responsible for supervising and analyzing aerial and ground permanent record imagery developed by photographic and electronic means.

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