The Army makes up the largest military branch in the United States. There are numerous occupations, referred to as Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs), within the various branches of the military. Broken out into career management fields (CMFs), there are over 150 Army MOSs.
Army MOS list by CMFs
Below is a list of Army MOSs arranged in numerical order. Job duties and responsibilities are self-explanatory for much of the list, while others include a brief introduction.
Note: The acronym NCO stands for Noncommissioned Officer.

MOS 09 – Interpreter/Translator
- MOS 09L – Interpreters/Translators are individuals responsible for interpreting and translating foreign languages to English and vice versa.
MOS 11 – Infantry Branch
The infantry is the branch of the Army responsible for fighting enemy military forces on the ground.
- MOS 11B – Infantrymen supervise, lead, or serve infantry activity, including employing small arms weapons or heavy anti-armor, crew-served weapons.
- MOS 11C – Indirect Fire Infantrymen implement combat orders and oversee the construction of mortar ground positions.
- MOS 11Z – Infantry Senior Sergeants are noncommissioned officers in an infantry battalion or higher. They process intelligence and operations information in an infantry brigade unit level or higher.
MOS 12 – Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers are trained in fighting, defending, and building Army facilities.
- MOS 12A – Engineer Senior Sergeant
- MOS 12B – Combat Engineer
- MOS 12C – Bridge Crewmember
- MOS 12D – Diver
- MOD 12G – Quarrying Specialist (RC)
- MOS 12H – Construction Engineering Supervisor
- MOS 12K – Plumber
- MOS 12M – Firefighter
- MOS 12N – Horizontal Construction Engineer
- MOS 12P – Prime Power Production Specialist
- MOS 12Q – Power Line Distribution Specialist (RD)
- MOS 12R – Interior Electrician
- MOS 12T – Technical Engineer
- MOS 12V – Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
- MOS 12W – Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
- MOS 12X – General Engineering Supervisor
- MOS 12Y – Geospatial Engineer
- MOS 12Z – Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant
MOS 13 – Field Artillery
During combat operations, field artillery soldiers provide firepower. They operate munitions, weapons systems, and communications and electronic platforms.
- MOS 13B – Cannon Crewmember
- MOS 13D – Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist
- MOS 13F – Fire Support Specialist
- MOS 13M – Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember
- MOS 13P – Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Operational Fire Direction Specialist
- MOS 13R – Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator
- MOS 13T – Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Crewmember
- MOS 13Z – Field Artillery Senior Sergeant
MOS 14 – Air and Missile Defense
MOS 14 positions oversee the operation of weapons systems that stop short- and long-range enemy missiles.
- MOS 14E – Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
- MOS 14G – Air Defense Battle Management System Operator
- MOS 14H – Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator
- MOS 14J – Air Defense C41 Tactical Operations Center Enhanced Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 14S – Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember
- MOS 14T – Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
- MOS 14Z – Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant
MOS 15 – Transportation and Aviation
The Army Aviation team takes care of the operation and maintenance of planes, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
- MOS 15B – Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
- MOS 15D – Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
- MOS 15E – Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer
- MOS 15F – Aircraft Electrician
- MOS 15G – Aircraft Structural Repairer
- MOS 15H – Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
- MOS 15N – Avionic Mechanic
- MOS 15P – Aviation Operations Specialist
- MOS 15Q – Air Traffic Control Operator
- MOS 15R – AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
- MOS 15T – UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
- MOS 15U – CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
- MOS 15W – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
- MOS 15Y – AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer
MOS 17 – Cyber Warfare
- MOS 17C – Cyber Operations Specialist
MOS 18 – Special Operations
After completing selection and qualification courses, those in the Special Forces wear the Green Beret. As members of elite teams, they implement unconventional operations by land, air, and sea during peacetime and combat.
- MOS 18B – Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
- MOS 18C – Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
- MOS 18D – Special Forces Medical Sergeant
- MOS 18E – Special Forces Communications Sergeant
- MOS 18F – Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant
- MOS 18X – Special Forces Enlistment Option
- MOS 18Z – Special Forces Senior Sergeant
MOS 19 – Armor
Armor crew uses combat vehicles to conduct ground combat operations.
- MOS 19D – Cavalry Scout
- MOS 19K – Armor Crewman
MOS 25 – Signal Corps
Signal Corps ensures secure communications between the military and gathers enemy communications as part of their responsibilities.
- MOS 25B – Information Technology Specialist
- MOS 25C – Radio Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25L – Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer
- MOS 25M – Multimedia Illustrator
- MOS 25N – Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25P – Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25Q – Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25R – Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25S – Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer
- MOS 25U – Signal Support Systems Specialist
- MOS 25V – Combat Documentation/Production Specialist
MOS 27 – Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps
- MOS 27D – Paralegal Specialist
MOS 29 – Electronic Warfare
- MOS 29E – Electronic Warfare Specialist
MOS 31 – Military Police
Military police protect people and buildings.
- MOS 31B – Military Police
- MOS 31D – CID Special Agent
- MOS 31E – Internment/Resettlement Specialist
- MOS 31K – Working Dog Handler
MOS 35 – Military Intelligence
Military Intelligence collects “intel” and shares essential information with combat soldiers.
- MOS 35F – Intelligence Analyst
- MOS 35G – Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
- MOS 35L – Counterintelligence Agent
- MOS 35M – Human Intelligence Collector
- MOS 35N – Signals Intelligence Analyst
- MOS 35P – Cryptologic Linguist
- MOS 35Q – Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist
- MOS 35S – Signals Collector/Analyst
- MOS 35T – Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator
MOS 36 – Financial Management
- MOS 36B – Financial Management Technician
MOS 37 – Psychological Operations (Psych Ops)
- MOS 37F – Psych Ops assists ground soldiers with receiving important information and works to influence locals from joining insurgencies.
MOS 38 – Civil Affairs
- MOS 38B – Civil Affairs Specialists are designated as coordinators, planners, and communicators that assist local populations in combat zones.
MOS 42 – Adjutant General’s Corps
- MOS 42A – Human Resources Specialist
- MOS 42R – Musician
- MOS 42S – Special Band Musician
MOS 46 – Public Affairs
- MOS 46Q – Public Affairs Specialist
- MOS 46R – Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist
MOS 51 – Acquisition Corps
- MOS 51C – Acquisitions Corps include the Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (AL&T) NCO.
MOS 56 – Chaplain
- MOS 56M – Includes the Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant.
MOS 68 – Medical CMF
Highly trained individuals make up the Medical Community MOS and aid in combat zones and stateside hospitals.
- MOS 68A – Biomedical Equipment Specialist
- MOS 68B – Orthopedic Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68C – Practical Nursing Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68D – Operating Room Specialist
- MOS 68E – Dental Specialist
- MOS 68F – Physical Therapy Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68G – Patient Administration Specialist
- MOS 68H – Optical Laboratory Specialist
- MOS 68J – Medical Logistics Specialist
- MOS 68K – Medical Laboratory Specialist
- MOS 68L – Occupational Therapy Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68M – Nutrition Care Specialist
- MOS 68N – Cardiovascular Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68P – Radiology Specialist
- MOS 68Q – Pharmacy Specialist
- MOS 68R – Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
- MOS 68S – Preventive Medicine Specialist
- MOS 68T – Animal Care Specialist
- MOS 68U – Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
- MOS 68V – Respiratory Specialist
- MOS 68W – Health Care Specialist
- MOS 68X – Behavioral Health Specialist
- MOS 68Y – Eye Specialist (add 1304 / 1110 – 04)
MOS 74 – Chemical, CBRN
- MOS 74D – This position is focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialists.
MOS 79 – Recruiting and Retention
- MOS 79R – Recruiter
- MOS 79S – Career Counselor
- MOS 79T – Recruiting and Retention NCO (Army National Guard of the United States)
- MOS 79V – Retention and Transition NCO, USAR
MOS 88 – Transportation
Transportation specialists operate, repair, and maintain all Army sea, rail, air, and land transportation vehicles.
- MOS 88H – Cargo Specialist
- MOS 88K – Watercraft Operator
- MOS 88L – Watercraft Engineer
- MOS 88M – Motor Transport Operator
- MOS 88N – Transportation Management Coordinator
- MOS 88P – Railway Equipment Repairer (RC)
- MOS 88T – Railway Section Repairer (RC)
- MOS 88U – Railway Operations Crewmember (RC)
MOS 89 – Ammunition
- MOS 89A – Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist
- MOS 89B – Ammunition Specialist
- MOS 89D – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
MOS 91 – Mechanical and Equipment Maintenance
- MOS 91A – M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer
- MOS 91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- MOS 91C – Utilities Equipment Repairer
- MOS 91D – Power-Generation Equipment Repairer
- MOS 91E – Allied Trades Specialist
- MOS 91F – Small Arms/Artillery Repairer
- MOS 91G – Fire Control Repairer
- MOS 91H – Track Vehicle Repairer
- MOS 91J – Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer
- MOS 91L – Construction Equipment Repairer
- MOS 91M – Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer
- MOS 91P – Artillery Mechanic
- MOS 91S – Stryker Systems Maintainer
MOS 92 – Quartermaster Corps
Quartermaster Corps provides water, food, parts, petroleum, and other products to Army operations.
- MOS 92A – Automated Logistical Specialist
- MOS 92L – Petroleum Laboratory Specialist
- MOS 92M – Mortuary Affairs Specialist
- MOS 92R – Parachute Rigger
- MOS 92S – Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist
- MOS 92W – Water Treatment Specialist
- MOS 92Y – Unit Supply Specialist
MOS 94 – Combat Electronic and Missile Systems Repair/Maintenance
- MOS 94A – Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer
- MOS 94D – Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer
- MOS 94E – Radio and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer
- MOS 94F – Computer Detection Systems Repairer
- MOS 94H – Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist
- MOS 94M – Radar Repairer
- MOS 94P – Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer
- MOS 94R – Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer
- MOS 94S – Patriot System Repairer
- MOS 94T – Avenger System Repairer
- MOS 94Y – Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator and Maintainer
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Soldiers, we salute you.
