OVERVIEW
Cyber branch is a maneuver branch with the mission to conduct defensive and offensive cyberspace operations (DCO and OCO). Cyber is the only branch designed to engage threats directly within the cyberspace domain. Cyber Operations Officers analyze and problem-solve cyber threats, report to commanders, and lead and mentor subordinate Soldiers.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Those who wish to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army National Guard jobs are best for you.
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information assurance/cyber security or mathematics.
TRAINING
Job training for a cyber operations officer requires completing the Cyber Basic Officer Leaders Course (CBOLC). Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.
Some of the skills you'll learn are:
HELPFUL SKILLS
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in certain government agencies as well as jobs in private electronic/communication companies.
Cyber Operations Officer