Air Defense Artillery
As an Air Defense Officer, your primary mission will be to protect the force and critical tactical and geopolitical assets. This important task is made especially challenging by the evolution of modern tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft. Air Defense Artillery's unique capabilities explain why a senior Army leader, in light of the post- Cold War threat environment, recently called Air Defense Artillery the "branch with the most relevance to the future". As an Air Defense Artillery lieutenant assigned to a forward area air defense unit,operating at or near the forward edge of the battlefield; your primary job will be to move with and protect the maneuver forces. Assigned to a corps or theater missile defense unit, you'll make engagement decisions that save critical military assets and population centers from missile and aircraft attack. Air Defense Artillery offers you challenging leadership opportunities and a rewarding career in a combat arm uniquely attuned to the changing nature of warfare.

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Adjutant General Corps
People are the Army and our most valuable resource. To manage our most valuable resource, the Army has a series of personnel management systems. These systems impact on unit readiness, morale, and soldier career satisfaction, and cover the lifecycle management of all Army personnel. The Adjutant General's Corps runs these systems. The AG Corps officer is responsible for both peacetime and wartime personnel systems. These systems cover all personnel activities from accession of new soldiers to discharge and retirement. While AG officers train to operate specialized wartime personnel systems such as replacement operatives, strength accounting, casualty reporting, and postal operations; they must also operate the peacetime personnel system on a daily basis. Being an AG officer presents varied challenges to solve real personnel problems.
 
Development of the AG Corps officer parallels that of other branches in offering both Basic and Advanced Courses in the Adjutant General's School. AG Corps officers can expect a wide variety of assignments, ranging from a battalion staff officer to commander of a Personnel Service Battalion. AG Corps officers can be found at all levels in the Army, in virtually every country in the world. All AG Corps officer skills are open to women.

The AG Corps is a dynamic and ever-changing branch that has the tremendous responsibility of operating the Army's personnel support systems. It is the right choice for a bright and energetic young person who is people-oriented.

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Armor 
The heritage and spirit of the United States Horse Cavalry lives today in Armor. Although the horse has been replaced by 60 tons of steel driven by a 1,500HP engine, the dash and daring of the Horse Cavalry still reside in Armor. Today, the Armor branch of the Army (which includes Armored Cavalry) is one of the Army's most versatile combat arms. It is continually changing - evolving to meet worldwide challenges and potential threats. Being a leader and a manager of men and equipment in Armor is challenging and demanding. An Armor officer is trained to develop into a competent, professional combined arms leader; capable of employing tanks, armored and air cavalry, mechanized infantry, artillery, engineers, and Army aviation; all supported by a flexible and swift communications network and a highly mobile and responsive combat service support system. As he progresses in rank, he develops skills which encompass the entire range of combined arms operations and leadership responsibilities. He manages training, funds, fleets of vehicles, equipment, maintenance systems, and much more. Without a doubt, the Armor branch offers a bright, ambitious young man an excellent opportunity for advancement to senior levels of responsibility.

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Aviation
Army Aviation is one of the most exciting and capable elements of the Combined Arms Team. As the only branch of the Army that operates in the third dimension of the battlefield, Aviation plays a key role by performing a wide range of missions under diverse conditions.

As an Aviation officer, you'll learn to plan and take part in missions covering vast distances at great speed, unhindered by topography and terrain. With more than 80 percent of the Aviation positions open to both men and women, you'll be provided with opportunities for assignments with professional growth and challenging advancement. But to be an Army aviator, you need more than a desire to fly. You need strength to lead, the composure to keep cool under pressure, and the overwhelming desire to succeed. To say the Army's flight training program is tough is an understatement. It is probably the most mentally challenging and emotionally draining education you will ever experience. But as you achieve each important milestone, from your first solo flight through to graduation day, you will feel a new sense of accomplishment and pride.

The role of the Army Aviation is dynamic and growing. The sophisticated high-tech experiences gained in Army Aviation will provide you with personal fulfillment. If you are looking for an Army career field that is challenging, exciting, and personally rewarding- flying some of the most advanced aircraft in the world- then Army Aviation is for you. Your challenge will be to prepare yourself to be "Above the Best".

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Chaplain Corps
From the beginning of our national history, Chaplains have helped to shape the heritage of America. The United States Army Chaplaincy was officially created by an act of the Continental Congress in July of 1775 upon the urgent request of General George Washington. Today's Chaplains, representing over 100 faith groups, provide comprehensive religious support to soldiers and their families in war and peace.

Chaplains may be commissioned through ROTC, USMA, OCS, or direct commission channels. Chaplains must possess a baccalaureate degree and three graduate years of professional study in theology. They must also be endorsed to serve as Army chaplains by their denominations, churches, or other recognized ecclesiastical endorsing agents. Chaplains may enter the Army as First Lieutenants but normally spend their first tour as a Captain. Chaplains perform many types of ministry as a part of the Unit Ministry Team, which includes both Chaplains and enlisted Chaplain Assistants. Chaplains may minister to soldiers and family members in troop units, in hospitals, in Army Service Schools, or in overseas military communities. With a worldwide mission, the Unit Ministry Team facilitates the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the United States Constitution for all soldiers and their family members.

For those who are called to serve both God and Country, the United States Army Chaplain Corps offers a challenging and rewarding career.

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Chemical Corps
Tomorrow's lethal battlefields will demand officers who possess expertise in nuclear, biological, chemical, smoke, flame, and environmental operations. The chemical officer fills this vital role. Whether you are a chemical lieutenant leading a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Platoon or

Throughout your career as a chemical officer, you can expect to perform such diverse duties as platoon leader, commander, operations officer, project manager, observer / controller, instructor, and environmental manager. You must become an expert in all facets of combat operations, logistics, training, intelligence, personnel management, research, development, and analysis. The missions of the chemical officer are extremely diverse and challenging. Only the most motivated and enterprising officers can fill this mold.

Upon graduation from the Chemical Officer Basic Course, you may elect to attend Ranger or Airborne School. As a graduate of the Basic Course, you will be assigned to either a combat arms battalion or chemical company. Here you will put into practice the technical and tactical knowledge you have gained. Your role, as a chemical officer, is to assist the commander in accomplishing his mission, and to defend your unit against the threat of nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare.

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Combat Engineer Corps
Combat Engineers have been a vital and inseparable element of the combined arms team since the battle of Bunker Hill. They are the first in and the last to leave a battle. Virtually all engineer officers receive troop leading experience in construction, topographic, or combat engineering units before branching out into such fields as civil works, military construction, environmental engineering, and other specialties. Combat missions for engineers include: bridge-building and destruction; minefield emplacement and breaching; obstacle / fortification emplacement and reduction; and other tasks requiring specialized engineer skills and equipment. Construction engineers build and maintain roads, airfields and facilities to support combat operations. Topographic engineers provide the terrain depiction products and analyses that give maneuver commanders an edge in battle. After appropriate and successful troop experience, engineer officers may be sent to graduate school to specialize in construction management and other disciplines culminating in command of engineer districts and divisions involved in water resource and other domestic and overseas infrastructure projects, or construction and maintenance of military facilities. Being an Army Engineer is challenging and important work. A career in the Engineer Regiment is filled with opportunities for bright, ambitious young people who want to build a successful career.

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Field Artillery  
As the "King of Battle", the Field Artillery provides the massive firepower necessary for our Army to win on the modern battlefield. Field Artillery officers lead soldiers and command guns and rockets- they "Fight with Fires". They integrate all fires- Field Artillery, tactical air, Naval gunfire, Army aviation and mortar fires-into combined arms operations. Artillerymen

Field Artillery lieutenants command cannon and rocket platoons. They also may be assigned as company fire support officers with the Armor and Infantry or as battery fire direction officers with Field Artillery units. Later, as captains, they command Field Artillery batteries. As commanders, they make the decisions and accept the responsibility for training management, maintenance operations, and the welfare of more than 100 soldiers. They also may have the opportunity to be a maneuver battalion fire support officer, planning and executing the battalion fires of the combined arms team. If you're looking for a chance to lead in a combat arms branch with the highest quality soldiers, the most modern war-fighting equipment, and an unequalled tradition of victory; join the King of Battle.

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Infantry 
The Infantry forms the nucleus of the Army's fighting strength. Its mission: To maintain a state of readiness in preparation for combat worldwide. Often described as "the best lay psychiatrist in the world", the Infantry officer must savor the challenges that come from total involvement with his soldiers. He must know his men, their problems, their needs - and get them all working together. First and foremost, he must be a leader. A real leader. Besides being platoon or company commanders, Infantry officers also get a taste of staff work, such as liaison officer, supply officer, etc. At higher levels, the command responsibility increases, and the Infantry officer is continually given the opportunity to attend courses and prepare for the next level of responsibility. Infantry is one of the biggest challenges the Army can offer. Whether for one term of service or a 30 year career.

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Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG)
The Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) provides legal services for the Army and its soldiers. Judge advocates serve as prosecutors and defense attorneys for criminal trials under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In addition, they practice international, operation, labor, contract, environmental, tort, and administrative law. Judge advocates also provide routine legal services for the soldier, retirees, and their families. They practice in military, state and federal courts. Newly commissioned judge advocates receive immediate responsibility in handling significant legal issues. They encourage a diversified, challenging and rewarding law practice stationed throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Germany, Italy and in other countries. To become a judge advocate you must be a graduate of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and admitted to practice before the highest court of a state or federal court. Judge advocates enter the Army as first lieutenants and are promoted to captain between 6 and 9 months later.

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Medical Service Corps
The mission of the Medical Service Corps is to provide highly skilled and dedicated leaders who perform the clinical, scientific, administrative, command and support services essential to efficiently and effectively manage a quality, world-class health care system in support of the Army.!

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Military Police
Today's military police officer enjoys the distinction of a truly unique role in the Army by having two diverse and challenging missions. First is the ever-present need to prepare for war by leading and training combat ready military police forces that can conduct combat operations against enemy forces in the rear area, and expedite battlefield movement of critical resources. Second is the peacetime garrison environment for law enforcement, criminal investigation, terrorism counter-action, physical security, corrections, and crime prevention. This mission focuses on the human aspects of law enforcement and reflects the military police motto - of the troops and for the troops. Just as the Infantry is trained to conduct combat operations on the front lines, the military police corps is trained to detect and deter the enemy in the rear area, protecting command posts, communications centers, and vital resources. As a newly commissioned officer, you'll attend the military police officer basic course. Your training will emphasize leadership, tactics, physical training, maintenance and supply. Additional areas of study include military police operations, civil and military law, weapons training, personnel administration, and communicative skills. You may also attend specialized courses such as airborne, air assault, and ranger to support your first assignment.

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Ordnance Corps
The mission of the Ordnance Corps is to Arm and Fix the Force. As the largest branch of the Army, the Ordnance Corps is everywhere there is equipment or ammunition. Ordnance officers command companies, battalions, arsenals, depots, groups and division support commands. Ordnance Corps officers frequently enjoy command and staff positions from captain to three-star general. As an Army Ordnance Corps officer, you will be an important part of the support structure that assures our combat units are prepared during peace and war. A modern Army is dependent upon its ability to shoot, move, and communicate.

If you are ready for a diverse leadership challenge, if you want to make crucial decisions and to make things happen, if you want to be part of a group of elite professionals... GO ORDNANCE!

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Quatermaster Corps
Whether you're considering making the Army a career or looking for an opportunity to gain leadership and management experience, the Quartermaster Corps is for you. As the "Sustainer of soldiers since 1775", the Quartermaster Corps plans and directs activities which provide soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapon systems, and a multitude of field services. As a newly commissioned Quartermaster officer, you'll attend the Quartermaster Officer Basic Course. The Basic Course develops your leadership and technical skills in the three occupational specialties of the Quartermaster Corps: Petroleum Management, Materiel / Service Management, and Subsistence Management. After completing the 17 week Officer Basic Course, you'll be eligible to attend additional military schools such as Airborne School, Ranger School, and Parachute Rigger School. After completing all training you'll then be assigned to a challenging leadership position supporting combat soldiers and their systems.

As a Quartermaster Officer you'll make use of the most modern equipment and technology to solve the logistical problems of today and tomorrow. With these tools, you'll create the most effective and efficient method of providing soldiers with the right items, at the right place, at the right time. Given the Quartermaster Corps' diverse and demanding mission, you can be assured of finding yourself in a challenging and rewarding position from the very beginning. You'll have the opportunity to plan and accomplish things that your peers have only read about.

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Signal Corps
The fast-moving warfighters of the 21st century will require instant global communications to support high-tempo operations anywhere in the world. This presents tremendous leadership challenges and opportunities for the men and women wearing crossed Signal flags. Signal officers are vital members of the combined arms team responsible for ensuring Signal support for Army, Joint and Combined Forces operations.

Signal support is the collective, integrated and synchronized use of information technology in the form of systems, services and resources. Signal Corps is one of the Army's larger branches. Each year, high-quality lieutenants from all academic backgrounds enter this dynamic career field. Professional development begins at the U.S. Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia - "Home of the Signal Corps Regiment". Here, lieutenants attend the Signal Officer Basic Course where they learn tactical and technical leadership skills in preparation for their first assignment.

Signal lieutenants serve as platoon leaders and staff officers providing Signal support at all levels of operation. They are responsible for planning, employing and operating state-of-the-art voice, imagery and data distribution systems and networks - from combat net radios, local area networks and switching systems to tropospheric and satellite communications systems, and wide area networks that span the globe. From the forward edge of the battlefield to the White House, Signal officers provide the Signal support required to project, sustain, and protect our forces and win the information war!

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Special Forces
The Army's Special Forces is a strategic, multi-purpose force capable of rapid response to various contingencies around the world. Called "Green Berets," these highly-skilled Soldiers are trained in unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, special reconnaissance, combating terrorism, information operations and counter-proliferation. They operate in urban, jungle, desert, mountain, maritime and arctic environments and are sometimes called on to survive for months at a time behind enemy lines. But their missions aren't just related to combat. Special Forces Soldiers are diplomats and teachers who are trained in foreign languages and are called on to teach military skills to people around the world. The Green Berets also support global humanitarian relief efforts.

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Transportation Corps
Transportation Corps lieutenants move the Army to project combat power to the right place at the right time. As a Transportation Corps lieutenant, the Army depends on you and your skills in combining transportation concepts and logistical expertise with the resolve to get the job done. You will not only master primary tactical skills, the skills to keep you and your soldiers alive in combat, but also develop proficiency in terminal, rail, tactical truck and marine operations. As a Transportation Corps Officer, you will be responsible for moving equipment, troops and supplies throughout the world. In the process, you will lead highly trained and motivated soldiers in accomplishing our primary mission of "Moving the Army". Later you can compete for advanced degrees in several academic disciplines or Training With Industry.This provides an opportunity to work for major U.S. corporations as well as proceed to senior level responsibility within the logistics field. The challenge remains. Transportation Corps - The Spearhead of Logistics.

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