Enlistment Timeline
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| MOS Code | MOS Name | Training Length | Location | MOS Description |
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| 11B | Infantryman | OSUT* 22 Weeks | Fort Benning, GA | The infantry is the main land combat force and fighting foundation of the National Guard. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces. |
| 11C | Indirect Fire Infantryman | 8 weeks | Fort Benning, GA | The indirect fire infantryman supervises or is a member of a mortar squad, section or platoon. The mortar has the most power and range of any weapon in the infantry unit when on the battlefield. |
| 12K | Plumber | 7 weeks | Sheppard Air Force Base, TX | Army plumbers and pipe fitters are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and pipe systems. |
| 12M | Firefighter | 13 weeks | Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX | Army firefighters are responsible for protecting lives and property from fire. They control fires and help prevent them in buildings, aircraft and ships. |
| 12N | Horizontal Construction Engineer | 9 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Horizontal construction engineers use bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army. They are also responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders and scrapers. |
| 12R | Interior Electrician | 6 weeks, 3 days | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The interior electrician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of all of the Army’s interior electrical systems. |
| 12T | Technical Engineering Specialist | 14 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Write the plan for success. Provide the blueprints, diagrams and schematics for anything that needs to be built. Survey land with state-of-the-art equipment and software to make your ideas a reality. Also, you will ensure the safety and quality of everything being built, taking samples of building materials and testing them in the lab. |
| 12V | Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator | 4 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Concrete and asphalt equipment operators are responsible for supervising or operating all equipment used in concrete and asphalt production, which is integral to the construction of airfields, roads, dams and buildings. |
| 12W | Carpentry and Masonry Specialist | 7 weeks | Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, MS | A carpentry and masonry specialist is responsible for general heavy carpentry and masonry duties. |
| 13F | Fire Support Specialist | 7 weeks, 1 day | Fort Sill, OK | The fire support specialist is primarily responsible for the intelligence activities of the Army’s field artillery team. |
| 15B | Aircraft Powerplant Repairer | 17 weeks, 4 Days | Fort Eustis, VA | The aircraft powerplant repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft powerplant repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly |
| 15D | Aircraft Powertrain Repairer | 7 weeks, 4 days | Fort Eustis, VA | The aircraft powertrain repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft powertrain systems. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft powertrain repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
| 15F | Aircraft Electrician | 14 weeks, 4 days | Fort Eustis, VA | The aircraft electrician is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems. They ensure that the electrical systems on airplanes and helicopters are properly maintained and repaired. |
| 15G | Aircraft Structural Repairer | 14 weeks, 4 days | Fort Eustis, VA | The aircraft structural repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft structures. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft structural repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
| 15H | Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer | 12 weeks, 2 days | Fort Eustis, VA | The aircraft pneudraulics repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft pneudraulics systems. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, aircraft pneudraulics repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
| 15N | Avionic Mechanic | 28 weeks | Fort Eustis, VA | The avionic mechanic performs maintenance on tactical communications security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment. |
| 15P | Aviation Operations Specialist | 7 weeks, 3 days | Fort Rucker, AL | The aviation operations specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions. They help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world and keep them running safely and efficiently. |
| 15T | UH-60 (Blackhawk) Helicoper Repairer | 17 weeks | Fort Eustis, VA | The UH-60 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of UH-60 helicopters (also known as Black Hawks). With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, UH-60 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
| 15U | CH-47 (Chinook) Helicopter Repairer | 17 weeks | Fort Eustis, VA | The CH-47 helicopter repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the CH-47 helicopters (also known as the Chinook). With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, CH-47 helicopter repairers must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. |
| 19D | Cavalry Scout | 16 weeks | Fort Benning, GA | The cavalry scout is responsible for being the eyes and ears of the commander during battle. They engage the enemy in the field, track and report their activity, and direct the employment of weapon systems to their locations. |
| 19K | M1 Armor Crewmember | 15 weeks | Fort Benning, GA | The M1 armor crewmember is responsible for operating armored equipment such as the M1A2 Abrams to destroy enemy positions. As part of the tank and armor unit, they are ready to defend our country anywhere in the world |
| 25B | Information Technology Specialist | 20 weeks | Fort Gordon, GA | Maintain and troubleshoot systems that support the Army’s logistics and classified data. Build firewalls that can withstand any cyberattack and the programs that Guard Soldiers rely on to accomplish their mission. |
| 25C | Radio Operator/Maintainer | 12 weeks, 4 days | Fort Gordon, GA | Radio operator-maintainers are responsible for the maintenance of radio communication equipment. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops. |
| 25M | Multimedia Illustrator | 9 weeks, 2 days | Fort Meade, MD | Multimedia illustrators are primarily responsible for operating multimedia-imaging equipment in order to produce visual displays and documents. They produce graphic artwork that is used in Army publications, signs, charts, posters, television and motion picture productions. |
| 25Q | Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer | 20 weeks | Fort Gordon, GA | A multichannel transmission systems operator-maintainer works directly on equipment that communicates through more than one channel. They are responsible for the maintenance check of these devices, antennae and associated equipment. |
| 25R | Visual Information Equipment Operator/Maintainer | 24 weeks, 4 days | Fort Meade, MD | A visual information equipment operator-maintainer is responsible for filming, script editing and recording military operations and news events that support Army operations. |
| 25U | Signal Support Systems Specialist | 16 weeks | Fort Gordon, GA | Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops. |
| 25V | Combat Documentation/Production Specialist | 26 weeks, 2 days | Fort Meade, MD | Combat documentation/production specialists are primarily responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations. |
| 31B | Military Police | 9 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Military police protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies. |
| 35F | Intelligence Analyst | 16 weeks, 3 days | Fort Huachuca, AZ | The intelligence analyst is primarily responsible for the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence. They are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and potential battle areas. |
| 42A | Human Resources Specialist | 8 weeks, 5 days | Fort Jackson, SC | A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being, while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective. |
| 56M | Chaplain Assistant | 6 weeks | Fort Jackson, SC | Chaplain assistants provide much-needed support to the chaplains during missions and everyday activities. A chaplain assistant’s primary purpose is support for the unit ministry team programs and worship services. |
| 68W | Health Care Specialist | 16 weeks | Fort Sam Houston, TX | 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. |
| 74D | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist | 10 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Be the first line of defense against weapons of mass destruction. You will be responsible for defending a nation against the biggest and most powerful threats that exist. You will be trained and trusted to handle defense measures, response operations, detection equipment and decontamination equipment. |
| 88M | Motor Transport Operator | 6 weeks, 3 days | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield. |
| 88N | Transportation Management Coordinator | 6 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Transportation management coordinators are primarily responsible for scheduling and selecting the modes of transportation for personnel and equipment. They organize, plan and oversee the movement of those vehicles, personnel and cargo worldwide. |
| 91A | M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer | 16 weeks | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MA ~OR~ Fort Knox, KY | The M-1 Abrams tank system maintainer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Abrams tanks. |
| 91B | Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic | 12 weeks | Fort Jackson, SC | The wheeled vehicle mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles. |
| 91C | Utilities Equipment Repairer | 13 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The utilities equipment repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems. |
| 91D | Power Generator Equipment Repairer | 10 weeks, 3 days | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The power generator equipment repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of power generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. |
| 91E | Allied Trades Specialist | 18 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The allied trade specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing the fabrication, repair and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and other machine shop equipment. |
| 91F | Small Arms/Artillery Repairer | 13 weeks, 4 days | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The small arms/artillery repairer is responsible for keeping a wide array of weapons—from small arms to field artillery and large ballistic missiles—operating properly. |
| 91G | Fire Control Repairer | 15 weeks | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The fire control repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on combat vehicles, and infantry and artillery fire control systems and equipment. |
| 91H | Tracked Vehicle Repairer | 12 weeks, 3 days | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | The track vehicle repairer is primarily responsible for performing maintenance on tracked vehicles and supervising activities that include fuel and electrical system repair and maintenance. |
| 91J | Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer | 12 weeks | Aberdeen Proving Ground ~OR~ Fort Knox, KY | The quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air-heaters and special purpose equipment. |
| 91L | Construction Equipment Repairer | 8 weeks | Aberdeen Proving Ground ~OR~ Fort Knox, KY | Construction equipment repairers are responsible for maintaining trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations. |
| 91M | Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer | 12 weeks, 4 days | Fort Benning, GA | The Bradley Fighting Vehicle system maintainer handles the maintenance and repair of the M2/M3, A2/A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the M6 Bradley Linebacker air defense vehicle and the M7 Bradley Fire Support Team vehicle. |
| 92A | Automated Logistical Specialist | 9 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | The automated logistical specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts. |
| 92F | Petroleum Supply Specialist | 10 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | Petroleum supply specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the reception, storage and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. |
| 92G | Food Service Specialist | 8 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | The food service specialist is primarily responsible for the preparation and service of food in field or garrison food service operations. |
| 92S | Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist | 6 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | Shower/laundry and clothing repair specialists are primarily responsible for supervising and performing laundry, shower, personnel and clothing decontamination functions |
| 92W | Water Treatment Specialist | 13 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | Water treatment specialists are primarily responsible for supervising or performing the installation and operation of water purification equipment, as well as dealing with water storage and distribution operations and activities. They also inspect facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment. |
| 92Y | Quartermaster and Chemial Equipment Repairer | 8 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | The unit supply specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment. |
| 94E | Radio and Communications Security Repairer | 24 weeks | Fort Gordon, GA | The radio/communications security repairer performs or supervises field and sustainment level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated equipment. |
| 94F | Computer/Detection Systems Repairer | 17 weeks | Fort Gordon, GA | The computer/detection systems repairer performs maintenance and repair on a variety of critical systems and equipment, including microcomputers and electromechanical telecommunications equipment, field artillery digital devices, Global Positioning System receivers, night vision devices/equipment, and laser and fiber optic systems. |
| 94H | Test Measurement and Diagonistic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist | 33 weeks | Fort Lee, VA | Distance, pressure, altitude, underwater depth—they’re all measured by precision instruments. The test measurement and diagnostic equipment maintenance support specialist keeps all the Army’s precision instruments in top condition. |
*OSUT= One Station Unit Training
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