Upon becoming a member of the US Army ROTC, each cadet receives an opportunity (if applicable) to perform their duties as a commissioned officer on one of the 17 branches of the US Army. These include:
ADJUTANT GENERAL (AG) The personnel people for the Army. AG officers manage all personnel systems within the Army that impact on unit readiness, morale, and career patterns. Click here to visit Fort Jackson-The Home of the Adjutant General Corps.
AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY (ADA) Protects and defends the third dimension- AIRSPACE-against aircraft and missiles with systems such as the Patriot and Stinger. Click here to visit Fort Bliss – The Home of ADA.
ARMOR (AR) The heritage of the US Horse Cavalry. This is the Mounted Arm of Decision and the proponent for Scouts and Reconnaissance. Click here to visit Fort Benning-The Home of the Armor.
AVIATION (AV) The largest air force in our nation, including transport, utility, scout, and attack helicopters. Aviation officers serve in all aspects associated with flight operations. Click here to visit Fort Rucker – The Home of Aviation.
CHEMICAL (CM) Includes assignments in operations, logistics, training, intelligence, research, and analysis. Click here to visit Fort McClellan – The Home of Chemical.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS (EN) Includes such fields as combat, construction, topographic, civil works, environmental engineering, and other specialties. Click here to visit Fort Leonard Wood – The Home of the Engineer Corps.
CYBER (ARCYBER) Global operations conducted 24/7 protecting the United States electronic assets including the Department of Defense information Network. Click here to visit U.S. Army Cyber Command.
FIELD ARTILLERY (FA) The fire support branch of cannons, rockets, and missiles. This branch also coordinates all supporting fires of artillery, air power, and naval gunfire. Click here to visit Fort Sill – The Home of Field Artillery.
FINANCE (FC) The money and pay people for the soldier. All aspects of pay, allowances, accounting, and contracting involve Finance officers. (Requires degree in business, accounting, or computer science). Click here to visit Fort Jackson-The Home of the Finance.
INFANTRY (IN) Forms the nucleus of the Army’s fighting strength. The mission is to maintain a state of readiness in preparation for combat worldwide. Click here to visit Fort Benning – The Home of the Infantry.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (MI) One of the largest branches with specialties in tactical intelligence, counter-intelligence, signals and electronic intelligence security, surveillance, and aerial reconnaissance. Click here to visit Fort Huachuca- The Home of the Military Intelligence.
MILITARY POLICE (MP) MP Officers must be prepared to conduct wartime rear area operations as well as peacetime law enforcement, criminal investigation, counter-terrorism, physical security, and corrections. Click here to visit Fort Leonard Wood – The Home of the Military Police.
ORDNANCE (OD) The largest branch that develops, produces, acquires, and supports the Army’s weapon systems, ammunition, missiles, and wheeled and tracked vehicles. Specialties are Tank/Automotive, Missile/Electronics, and Munitions material management as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). Click here to visit Fort Lee-The Home of the Ordnance Corps
QUARTERMASTER (QM) The “Sustainers of the Army” plan and direct all activities which provide food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapon systems, and field services (laundry, telephone, parachute rigging, etc.) Click here to visit Fort Lee – The Home of Quartermaster.
SIGNAL (SC) To function, an Army must communicate. The Army uses all types of radio and cellular phone technology as well as satellites, lasers, and computer systems. Assignments range from the tactical level to the White House Communications Agency. Click here to visit Fort Gordon – The Home of Signal.
TRANSPORTATION (TC) All activities to move people, equipment, and supplies to include all land, sea, and air transport systems. Click here to visit Fort Eustis – The Home of the transportation Corps.
JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (JAG) A government law organization that represents the legal interests of Soldiers and the U.S. Army. For more information on the JAG Corps, click HERE
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