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!

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

You have to admit, it's kinda ironic that our one resident Iranian member is in charge of missile defense!

[KcMizzou]

So, where do I land?

[morphius]

I'd sign up, but I'm still recovering from the scars of my 5 horrible deaths from flying bombers in WWII.

[The Franchise]

Just signed my contract. Where am I headed?

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by morphius

I'd sign up, but I'm still recovering from the scars of my 5 horrible deaths from flying bombers in WWII.

At least you found some resolution. For many of those brave men, there was none.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

So, where do I land?

Oh, you got a good one. You are a ...

Mortuary Affairs Specialist

OVERVIEW

The mortuary affairs specialist performs duties relating to deceased personnel, including recovery, collection, evacuation and establishment of tentative identification. They also inventory, safeguard and evacuate personal effects of deceased personnel and serve as recovery specialists at the U.S. Army’s Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii.

JOB DUTIES

Search areas for unburied dead, unmarked graves, personal effects and identification media
Disinter remains, record personal effects and evacuate remains and personal effects to designated points
Determine and record recovery locations on maps, sketches and overlays
Establish and record tentative identification
Inventory, safeguard, and evacuate personal effects
Assist in preparation, preservation and shipment of remains
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 mortuary affairs specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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 funeral services or forensic medicine. You may also be able to take advantage of the Partnership for Youth Success program to receive preferential hiring at civilian companies.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by morphius

I'd sign up, but I'm still recovering from the scars of my 5 horrible deaths from flying bombers in WWII.

How ironic, and I swear this is random. You are an ...

Air & Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember

OVERVIEW

An air and missile defense crewmember is responsible for operating the avenger system, a lightweight, highly mobile weapon system that provides air defense protection against air and land attacks.
JOB DUTIES

Operate the AVENGER and Man Portable Air Defense System weapons systems
Establish radio/wire communications and maintain situation maps
Perform target engagement evaluations
Operate “friend or foe” identification equipment
Resupply ammunition and prepare systems for firing
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 air and missile defense crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Methods of computing target locations
Ammunition-handling techniques
Missile and rocket system operations
Artillery tactics
HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in mathematics
Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
Ability to multi-task
Interest in missile and rocket operations
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 direct job equivalent in civilian life, the skills you learn such as teamwork, discipline and leadership will help you in any civilian career you choose.

[KcMizzou]

Just reading that gave me PTSD.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Just signed my contract. Where am I headed?

You're a body man, but not in the same way as kcmizzou. You are an...

Aircraft Structural Repairer

OVERVIEW

The aircraft structural repairer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft structures. With hundreds of Army missions depending on airplanes and helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly.
JOB DUTIES

Repair/replace aircraft structural components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures
Fabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materials
Make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures
Balance fixed-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfaces
Maintain facilities for storage of flammable/hazardous materials
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 aircraft structural repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Engine disassembly and repair
Repair of aluminum, steel and fiberglass airframes/coverings
Fix hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems
HELPFUL SKILLS

Preference in mathematics and shop mechanics
Interest in working with aircrafts and engine mechanics
Ability to use hand and power tools
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 as an airframe or power plant mechanic.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Just reading that gave me PTSD.

Searching for unburied dead is kind of like an easter egg hunt, except instead of eggs it's severed heads.

[RJ]

I'll go ahead and enlist to avoid being drafted.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by RJ

I'll go ahead and enlist to avoid being drafted.

You tested well in alliteration, so we'll make you a ....

Signal Support Systems Specialist

OVERVIEW

Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices. This equipment needs to consistently work in order for the Army to direct the movement of its troops.

JOB DUTIES

Maintain radio and data distribution systems
Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators
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 signal support systems specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Mechanical and electrical principles
Preventive maintenance procedures
Line installation and wiring techniques
Communication security policies and procedures
HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in working with electronic equipment
Good at solving problems
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 companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Searching for unburied dead is kind of like an easter egg hunt, except instead of eggs it's severed heads.

[Rain Man]

Even after reading that, I'm not sure what a Signal Support Systems Specialist does.

[CanadianChief]

Do you have the token Canadian yet?

If not I'm in.

Do I get to ride a horse?