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“Win the nation's wars on land.”
Army recruiters have the highest quotas and often the most pressure. The Army also has the most jobs available, which is a genuine advantage. Be skeptical of base/MOS promises not in writing.
- +Widest variety of MOS — from infantry to IT to intelligence to culinary
- +Enlist at 31 AFQT — lowest barrier to entry of any branch
- +Most signing bonus availability of any branch
- +Army Warrant Officer program for highly technical aviation and intelligence specialists
- +Most bases/posts domestically and internationally
- −Highest likelihood of ground combat deployment for combat arms MOS
- −Army culture can be rougher — NCO quality varies significantly by unit
- −Motor pool and physical labor is part of life regardless of MOS
- −Field exercises (FTX) happen regularly — mud, cold, and limited sleep
- −PCS moves every 2–3 years is disruptive to civilian relationships
Popular Army MOS/Ratings/AFSC
The ground combat force. Physically demanding, high camaraderie, high deployment rate.
IT and communications systems. Less deployment than combat arms, more transferable skills.
Military medic with significant civilian healthcare career potential (EMT-B upon graduation).
All-source intelligence. Often deployed, decent transferable skills to federal civilian work.
Aviation maintenance. Highly technical, excellent civilian career potential.
Browse all Army reviews on the MOS directory.
Combat arms MOS (11 series, 19 series, 13 series) deploy frequently. Support MOS vary significantly — some deploy constantly, some rarely. Unit-specific — ask specifically about your MOS's typical deployment rate and the unit you're going to.
Army life centers on the unit. Early mornings (PT at 0600 or earlier), unit activities throughout the day, and occasional evening obligations. Off-duty time is your own, but field exercises can consume weekends with no notice.