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38B Civil Affairs Specialist

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 09:56

OVERVIEW
Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. Civil affairs specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil-affairs related documents while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander.

JOB DUTIES

  • Help plan U.S. government interagency procedures for national or regional emergencies
  • Assist with civil-military planning and support
  • Coordinate military resources to support reconstitution or reconstruction activities
  • Support national disaster, defense or emergency assistance and response activities
  • Foster and maintain dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want 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.

TRAINING
Job training for a civil affairs specialist begins with 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, where you'll learn the skills of a civil affairs specialist and be assigned to an Army National Guard civil affairs unit.

Airborne-qualified active duty noncommissioned officers can reclassify as a civil affairs sergeants after successful completion of an intensive 20-week training program that includes language, negotiations and regional training.

 

HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Ability to organize and analyze information
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely
  • Interest in working with foreign militaries or government agencies
  • Ability to learn a foreign language and adapt to a foreign culture


REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Technical (GT) : 107
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army National Guard, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees; and an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with educational institutions, government offices, social services and commercial businesses. You'll also be qualified to pursue a career as a historian, caseworker, educational specialist, office manager, field representative or intelligence research specialist.

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38B
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Civil Affairs Specialist

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Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. Civil affairs specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil-affairs related documents while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander.