A career as an Army Officer is inclusive of various employment opportunities like maintenance, public relations, administration etc. The educational qualifications, training, skills and experience required vary depending on the particular job. Both women and men can get employed as officers in Army Reserves and the Army.
Various employment opportunities exist for Army officers in fields like media, administrative support, technology and computers, combat support and intelligence, aviation and transportation, medicine and construction and engineering. A large percentage of these are entry-stage positions open to graduates of a Military Academy and the graduates of "Officer Candidates School".
Quartermaster jobs belong to the category of Media, Arts and Administrative Support section. Their responsibility is to ensure the availability of required systems, materials and equipments as needed. "Civil Affairs Officers" is a position that belongs to this category and is not an entry-level position. They serve as the liaisons between civilian authorities and the Army. The job of a Signal Officer belongs to the category of construction and technology. They need to take care of installing, integrating, operating and maintaining equipments for communication. Engineer officers work in the section of engineering and construction field. "Intelligence Military Officers" have to gather intelligence information during risk assessment and missions. Transportation Officers are responsible for movement of troops, supplies and equipment.
Requirements
Academic
A quartermaster officer must finish a course that is inclusive of equipments learning. "Civil Affairs" Officers should finish a course inclusive of subjects like mission types, mission tactics and civil affairs origins. Signal Officers need to complete a fundamental course that provides adequate information regarding tools and equipments used by Signal Officers. Engineering Officers need to possess an Engineering undergraduate degree. They have to finish a leadership course besides a professional degree. A course in military intelligence is the requirement for Military Intelligence Officers. The requirement for transportation officers is a course in transportation that is inclusive of subjects like tactics, leadership skills, vehicles and weapons, deploying forces, transportation network operation, synchronizing distribution etc.
Skill Sets
The skills required depend on a particular job. Leadership skills are mandatory for almost all of these jobs. For Civil affairs Officers, communication skills are an essential requirement. A sound knowledge on their particular work is the most important skill for all these jobs.
Training
Training will be provided by the Army to their officers. If need be, additional training can be taken by the officers to enhance their abilities.
Prior Experience
Experience required depends on the job. For example” Medical Specialist Corps” need to be licensed experts in the field before they join the Army.
Employment Outlook
Career Prospects
With increased experience, Army Officers can look forward to a fulfilling career.
Salary
The salaries of Officers in the army is decided based on the rank and ensures the seniority of an officer.
Working as part of the Army may not be possible for everyone since the job demands certain skills.
