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42B Human Resources Officer

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 09:35

OVERVIEW
A human resources officer or Adjutant General Officer is responsible for providing personnel support that affects Soldiers' overall welfare and well-being while assisting commanders by accounting for and keeping Soldiers combat-ready.  

JOB DUTIES

  • Serve as the principal advisor to the battalion commander for all matters concerning human resources support for all assigned and attached personnel
  • Supervise all strength management/strength distribution action
  • Serve as a platoon leader: responsible for training, readiness, health, and welfare of 20 Soldiers and the accomplishment of wartime missions

TRAINING
Job training for Adjutant General Officer requires completion of the Adjutant General Basic Officer Leader Course, where you'll learn leadership skills, tactics and operational aspects of Human Resources automation systems and practices.  

Additional training opportunities will be available based on the type of unit you are assigned to, including (but not limited to) postal operations, or Airborne or Air Assault School. 

HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Self-discipline
  • Physical fitness
  • Ability to perform under physical and mental pressures
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Creative thinking 

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

EARN CASH FOR JOBS
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Careers to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

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

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The duties of an Adjutant General Officer are very similar to the function of a high-level human resources executive in the civilian world.

MOS Code: 
42B
Headline: 

Human Resources Officer

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A human resources officer or adjutant general officer is responsible for providing personnel support that affects Soldiers' overall welfare and well-being, while assisting commanders by accounting for and keeping Soldiers combat-ready.