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19 Armor Officer

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 17:18

OVERVIEW
Armor Officers are responsible for tank and cavalry/forward reconnaissance operations on the battlefield. The role of an Armor Officer is to be a leader in operations specific to the Armor branch and to lead others in many areas of combat operations.

JOB DUTIES

  • Command the Amor units and combined Armed Forces during land combat
  • Coordinate the employment of Armor Soldiers at all levels of command


TRAINING
Job training for an Armor Officer includes completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course, where you learn the skills and operational aspects used in an armor platoon. Cavalry Officers will need to complete the Scout Leaders and Cavalry Leaders courses.

HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
  • Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
  • Ability to make quick decisions
  • Capability to bear numerous responsibilities


FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. An officer in the Army National Guard is closely related to managerial positions in corporations.


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Job Description: 
Armor officers are responsible for tank and cavalry/forward reconnaissance operations on the battlefield. The role of an armor officer is to be a leader in operations specific to the armor branch and to lead others in many areas of combat operations.