Army Reserve

ARMY RESERVE JOBS AND CAREERS

GET TO KNOW THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE

The Army Reserve offers the flexibility to train close to home and serve your country part time. In return, you’ll get an extra paycheck, great benefits, and valuable job skills that can help you get ahead.

Unlike active-duty Soldiers, Army Reserve Soldiers typically spend one weekend a month on duty and two weeks a year in training—which means you can continue your career or education while you serve.

JOB ROLES IN THE RESERVE

There are more than 120 job opportunities in the Army Reserve and many that correspond with careers in the civilian sector—which means the skills you gain in the Army Reserve can help you in your civilian career and vice versa.

INFORMATION & CYBER TECHNOLOGY

Soldiers in the Army Reserve use their civilian and military training to safeguard the nation’s data and develop secure communications technologies. They also maintain, process and troubleshoot military information systems.

Army Reserve IT careers include:

• Information Technology Specialist (25B)

• Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer (25Q)

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Army Reserve Cyber careers include:

• Cyber Network Defender (25D)

• Cyber Warfare Officer (17A)

• Cyber Operations Specialist (17C)

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BIOHAZARD PROTECTION

The Army Reserve responds to chemical and biological threats and provides biohazard training to federal agencies. Army Reserve Soldiers play a crucial role in the maintenance and supervision of nuclear, biological and chemical detection, and decontamination equipment.

Army Reserve Biohazard Protection careers include:

• Chemical Operations Specialist (74D)

• Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer (91J)

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LOGISTICS

Soldiers in the Army Reserve operate the transportation and supply systems that keep the Army in motion, supplying troops around the world with everything from Stryker vehicles to mail from home.

Army Reserve Logistics careers include:

• Motor Transport Operator (88M)

• Transportation Management Coordinator (88N)

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CIVIL AFFAIRS

During times of both war and peace, Soldiers in the Army Reserve help countries establish or restore governmental institutions and functions. To support this effort, the Army Reserve trains cultural experts to coordinate with local populations.

Army Reserve Civil Affairs careers include:

• Civil Affairs Specialist (38B)

• Engineer Officer (12A)

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MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS

In times of peace as well as times of crisis and conflict, Army Reserve Soldiers support Military Support Operations. Psychological Operations Specialists assist foreign governments, militaries and civilian populations. They analyze, develop and distribute information designed to positively influence the attitudes and behavior of foreign populations in a manner favorable to friendly forces.

Army Reserve Operations careers include:

• Psychological Operations Specialist (37F)

• Human Intelligence Collector (35M)

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MEDICAL SERVICES

The Army Reserve supports the Army’s hospitals, triage centers, clinics and field medical-care units in peacetime, during conflicts, and during national emergencies. As you might expect, the medical capabilities of Army Reserve Soldiers often exceed active duty’s because they bring their civilian experience to the table.

         Army Reserve Medical Service careers include:

• Operating Room Specialist (68D)

• Field Veterinary Service (64A)

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HOMELAND SECURITY

Army Reserve Soldiers are relied upon in times of crisis or in the event of a disaster. From hurricanes and flooding to pandemics, Army Reserve Soldiers are trained, equipped and ready to respond.

Army Reserve Homeland Security careers include:

• Water Treatment Specialist (92W)

• Civil Affairs Specialist (38B)