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.
AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY (ADA)
Protects and defends the third dimension- AIRSPACE-against aircraft and missiles with systems such as the Patriot and Stinger.
ARMOR (AR)
The heritage of the US Horse Cavalry. This is the Mounted Arm of Decision and the proponent for Scouts and Reconnaissance.
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.
Chemical Corps (CM)
Includes assignments in operations, logistics, training, intelligence, research, and analysis.
Corps of Engineer (EN)
Includes such fields as combat, constructions, topographic, civil works, environmental engineering, and other specialties.
Cyber
Global operations conducted 24/7 protecting the United States electronic assets including the Department of Defense information network.
Medical Services (MS)
Includes positions at all medical facilities in supply and administration as well as tactical assignments. Medical Air Evacuation pilots are subcategory of this branch.
Military Intelligence (MI)
One of the largest branches with specialties in tactical intelligence, counter-intelligence, signals and electronic intelligence security, surveillance, and aerial reconnaissance.
Military Police (MP)
This branch employs safety and protection of Army personnel, equipment, and resources. It manages, supervise and control secured areas. Finally, this branch train local law enforcement teams and US Army Reserves and National Guard.
Ordnance (OD)
The largest branch that develops, produces, acquires, and supports the Army’s weapon systems, ammunition, missiles, wheeled and tracked vehicles.
Quartermaster (QM)
It belongs to one of the three branches in the Army that are in charge of logistics. This branch provides soldiers with the necessary resources in all kinds of events or training.
SIGNAL
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.
Transportation (TC)
As a Transportation Officer, you’ll manage all elements of distribution related to the planning, operation, coordination and evaluation of all modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, & ground), in order to move units, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
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.
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)
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.
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