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Engineering Daddy, heavy equipment operator reporting for duty, sir... we go when the infantry goes, except we get to drive.
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Armor Officer
OVERVIEW
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.
JOB DUTIES
Command the armor units and combined armed forces during land combat
Coordinate the employment of armor Soldiers at all levels of command
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a armor officer , includes completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course where you learn the skills and operational aspects that are used in an armor platoon. Cavalry officers will need to complete the Scout Leaders and Cavalry Leaders Courses.
HELPFUL SKILLS
Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
Ability to make quick decisions
Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. An officer in the Army is closely related to managerial positions in corporations.
