Officers in the Army are managers, problem-solvers, key
influencers and planners who lead other Soldiers in all situations.
Below you will find a list of all officer careers and specialties.
The Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps attorney is
responsible for offering legal support that involves military
operations. They primarily focus on the areas of criminal law, legal
assistance, civil/administrative law, labor/employment law,
international/operational law and contract/fiscal law.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Every year, the Army band program selects one or two
highly qualified individuals via competitive auditions to serve as Army
bands officers. These officers rotate through a variety of positions,
including associate conductor, administrator and instructor at the Armed
Forces School of Music.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The financial manager is in charge of the Army’s
Finance Corps, who are responsible for sustaining missions through
purchases of services and supplies.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The air defense artillery officer leads the air
defense artillery branch, who protects U.S. forces from aerial attack,
missile attack and enemy surveillance. They must be an expert in
tactics, techniques and procedures for the employment of air defense
systems.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Armor officers are responsible for tank and
cavalry/forward reconnaissance operations on the battlefield. The role
of an armor officer is to be a leader in operations specific to the
armor branch and to lead others in many areas of combat operations.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
Closed to Women
An engineer officer is responsible for providing full
support to the wide range of engineering duties in the Army. They can
help build structures, develop civil works programs and even provide
combat support.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The field artillery officer leads the field artillery
branch, who neutralizes the enemy by cannon, rocket and missile fire.
The officer must be an expert in tactics, techniques and procedures for
the employment of fire support systems.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The infantry officer is responsible for leading the infantry and combined armed forces during land combat.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
Closed to Women
Aviation officers coordinate/lead operations using
Army helicopters: OH-58 Kiowa, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook and the
AH-64 Apache. These operations can haul troops and carry supplies, as
well as provide quick-strike and long-range target engagement.
- Active/Reserve:
Active Duty
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
A military police officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers that protect lives and property on Army Installations
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The Army’s military intelligence is responsible for
all collected intelligence during Army missions. They provide essential
information that often save the Soldiers fighting on front lines.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Civil affairs officers act as a liaison between the Army and civilian authorities and populations.
- Active/Reserve:
Army Reserve
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
officer commands the Army branch that specifically defends against the
threat of CBRN weapons and Weapons of Mass Destruction. These officers
lead an extraordinary chemical unit that is completely dedicated to
protecting our nation.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Psychological operations officer conducts operations
to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences.
Psychological Operations leaders lead from the front and adjust to
dynamic environments that are constantly changing and challenging.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The signal officer leads the Signal Corps, which is
responsible for the Army’s entire systems of communication. Officers
plan and execute all aspects of communication on a mission and are
critical to the Army’s continued success.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
As an Army veterinary officer, you can practice in
three primary areas: animal medicine, veterinary public health, and
research and development. You will be responsible for treating
government-owned animals and the valued pets of service members and
their families.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
The Transportation Corps is responsible for moving
supplies, troops and equipment anywhere on the globe. During war, the
Transportation Corps utilizes trucks, boats and airplanes to provide
extremely fast support to the combat teams on the frontlines.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Nurse Corps officers lead a nursing team that cares
for Soldiers and their families. As part of the Army Nurse Corps, they
play an important role in improving the overall quality of life for
Soldiers and their families.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
An Army Dental Corps officer is responsible for the
dental health of Soldiers and their families. They are also responsible
for providing health care to Soldiers’ families and others eligible to
receive this care in the military community.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Ordnance officers are responsible for ensuring that
weapons systems, vehicles and equipment are ready and available — and in
perfect working order — at all times. They also manage the developing,
testing, fielding, handling, storage and disposal of munitions..
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
As an Army chaplain you will have the responsibility
of caring for the spiritual well-being of Soldiers and their Families.
An Army chaplain’s flock can consist of over 1,500 people.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Medical Service Corps Officers are essential in
treating and helping the overall health of Soldiers and their families.
They are also responsible for much of the medical research that takes
place in the Army. From medical fields such as optometry and podiatry to
laboratory sciences to behavioral sciences, the Army Medical Service
Corps includes many areas of specialty.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None
Quartermaster officers are responsible for making
sure equipment, materials and systems are available and functioning for
missions. More specifically, the quartermaster officer provides supply
support for Soldiers and units in field services, aerial delivery, and
material and distribution management.
- Active/Reserve:
Both
- Officer/Enlisted:
Officer
- Restrictions:
None