If you were drafted into the Chiefsplanet army...

[Rain Man]

I have a list of 177 careers in the U.S. army, taken from this site: http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jo...iation#results


You have now been drafted into the Chiefsplanet army. Report to this thread and I will randomly assign you a career.


As background, I have no idea how many people work in each of these careers, so I made a complete guess. For example, I know infantry is going to be the biggest, but I don't know how may people are dental specialists or radar repairers. So I guessed, making sure that no field is less than 0.1 percent. This may make the army band bigger than normal, but I'm not really worried about it.

So...ten-HUT, soldiers! Show up and get your duty rosters!

[alnorth]

alnorth, reporting for duty, SIR!

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by alnorth

alnorth, reporting for duty, SIR!

You draw the time-honored position of ...

Infantryman.

OVERVIEW

The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It’s also the starting point for many advanced schools such as:

Special Forces
Airborne School
Ranger School
Sniper School
Pathfinder School
JOB DUTIES

Defend the country against any threat by land
Capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING

Enlistees attend Infantry One Station Unit Training for 14 weeks, which primarily takes place in the field, as well as the classroom.

During training, they will list their specific infantry job preferences, although assignments are determined by the needs of the Army. Upon graduation from One Station Unit Training, they are assigned to one of the following infantry specialties:

Infantryman (11B)
Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C)
HELPFUL SKILLS

Possess tremendous discipline and high morale
Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
Interest in light weapons and ground tactics
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
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 federal, state and local law enforcement.

[jspchief]

Sir!

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by jspchief

Sir!

Lots of combat assignments early on. You are a ...

Cannon Crewmember

OVERVIEW

Cannon crewmembers work the howitzer cannons that support infantry and tank units during combat, and play crucial roles in the Army’s success on the battlefield.
JOB DUTIES

Wire and radio communications
Identify target locations
Operate self-propelled howitzers, ammunition trucks and other vehicles
Participate in reconnaissance operations
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, 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 canon crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Calculating targets manually and electronically
Handling ammunition
Operating gun systems
Artillery tactics and battle strategy
HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in cannon operations
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
Ability to make quick decisions
Capable of working as a team member
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

While there is no job equivalent in civilian life, the skills you learn such as teamwork, discipline and leadership, will help you in any career you choose.

[Rain Man]

I'll show up first. My arches aren't flat and I have no busted eardrums, so I'm in. And my assigned job is....

M1 Armor Crewman.

From the website, this is described as ...

OVERVIEW

The M1 armor crewman 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.

JOB DUTIES

Operate tracked and wheeled vehicles over various terrain
Use communications equipment to receive and relay battle orders
Load and fire guns
Read maps, compasses and battle plans
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, 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 M1 armor crewman requires 15 weeks of One Station Unit Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Tank operations
Armor offensive and defensive tactics
Map reading and scouting techniques
Field combat strategy
HELPFUL SKILLS

Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
Top physical and mental shape
Interest in medicine and science
Ability to work as a team member
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 any field you choose, but especially in the mechanics repair industry.

[RealSNR]

Is there even a remote chance that I'll get to kill Belgians? If so, sign me up, sir!

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by SNR

Is there even a remote chance that I'll get to kill Belgians? If so, sign me up, sir!

You can do it from the safety of your foxhole, because you are an...

Indirect Fire Infantryman

OVERVIEW

The indirect fire infantryman supervises or is a member of a mortar squads, sections or platoons. The mortar has the most power and range of any weapon in the infantry unit when they’re out on the battlefield.

JOB DUTIES

Set up, load and fire three types of mortars: 60mm, 81mm or 120mm
Employ crew and weapons in offensive, defensive and retrograde ground combat
Operate, clean and store automatic weapons
Employ, fire and recover antipersonnel and antitank mines
Locate and neutralize mines
Carry out scout missions to spot enemy troops and gun locations
Operate two-way radios and signal equipment to relay battle orders
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING

Job training for an indirect fire infantryman requires 14 weeks, three days of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat. Your skills are kept sharp with frequent squad maneuvers, target practice and war games.

HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in ammunition and weaponry
Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
Physically and mentally in shape
Ability to work as a team member
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 federal, state and local law enforcement.

[Delano]

Me me me me me

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Delano

Me me me me me

And suicide is painless... You are a ...

Health Care Specialist

OVERVIEW

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.
JOB DUTIES

Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
Prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis
Prepare patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgery
TRAINING

Job training for a health care specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in-patient care.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Patient-care techniques
Emergency medical techniques
Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment
Plaster-casting techniques
HELPFUL SKILLS

Enjoy helping and caring for others
Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
Interest in chemistry, biology, psychology, general science and algebra
High attention to detail
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 with civilian hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a health care specialist background, you may consider a career as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, a medication aide or physician’s assistant.

With continued study and experience, you may qualify for certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a first responder.

[Tombstone RJ]

I'll be in OPFOR picking you off one by one...

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I'll be in OPFOR picking you off one by one...

More good stories for the grandchildren, because you are an ...


Infantryman


(See earlier description for job duties, which are primarily killin'.)

[MIAdragon]

Im in.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Im in.

Hey, I wonder if we're in the same tank.

M1 Armor Crewman

(See description below.)

[Easy 6]

Engineering Daddy, heavy equipment operator reporting for duty, sir... we go when the infantry goes, except we get to drive.