55-0000 MILITARY SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS
55-1010 Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders
This broad occupation includes the following eight detailed occupations:
55-1011 Air Crew Officers
55-1012 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officers
55-1013 Armored Assault Vehicle Officers
55-1014 Artillery and Missile Officers
55-1015 Command and Control Center Officers
55-1016 Infantry Officers
55-1017 Special Forces Officers
55-1019 Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
55-1011 Air Crew Officers
Perform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search-and-rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and radar equipment, such as establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; operating aircraft weapons and defensive systems; conducting preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections of onboard equipment; and directing cargo and personnel drops.
Illustrative examples: Airdrop Systems Technician, Special Project Airborne Electronics Evaluator
55-1012 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officers
Plan and direct the operation and maintenance of catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeoff and landing operations. Duties include supervision of readiness and safety of arresting gear, launching equipment, barricades, and visual landing aid systems; planning and coordinating the design, development, and testing of launch and recovery systems; preparing specifications for catapult and arresting gear installations; evaluating design proposals; determining handling equipment needed for new aircraft; preparing technical data and instructions for operation of landing aids; and training personnel in carrier takeoff and landing procedures.
Illustrative examples: Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer, Flight Deck Officer, Landing Signal Officer
55-1013 Armored Assault Vehicle Officers
Direct the operation of tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicle units during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties include directing crew members in the operation of targeting and firing systems; coordinating the operation of advanced onboard communications and navigation equipment; directing the transport of personnel and equipment during combat; formulating and implementing battle plans, including the tactical employment of armored vehicle units; and coordinating with infantry, artillery, and air support units.
Illustrative examples: Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Officer, Cavalry Officer, Tank Officer
55-1014 Artillery and Missile Officers
Manage personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include planning, targeting, and coordinating the tactical deployment of field artillery and air defense artillery missile systems units; directing the establishment and operation of fire control communications systems; targeting and launching intercontinental ballistic missiles; directing the storage and handling of nuclear munitions and components; overseeing security of weapons storage and launch facilities; and managing maintenance of weapons systems.
Illustrative examples: Air Defense Artillery Officer, Naval Surface Fire Support Planner, Targeting Acquisition Officer
55-1015 Command and Control Center Officers
Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include managing critical communication links between air, naval, and ground forces; formulating and implementing emergency plans for natural and wartime disasters; coordinating emergency response teams and agencies; evaluating command-center information and determining need for high-level military and government reporting; managing the operation of surveillance and detection systems; providing technical information and advice on capabilities and operational readiness; and directing operation of weapons targeting, firing, and launch computer systems.
Illustrative examples: Combat Information Center Officer, Command and Control Officer, Command and Control Systems Integrator
55-1016 Infantry Officers
Direct, train, and lead infantry units in ground combat operations. Duties include directing deployment of infantry weapons, vehicles, and equipment; directing location, construction, and camouflage of infantry positions and equipment; managing field communications operations; coordinating with armor, artillery, and air support units; performing strategic and tactical planning, including battle plan development; and leading basic reconnaissance operations.
Illustrative examples: Infantry Weapons Officer
55-1017 Special Forces Officers
Lead elite teams that implement unconventional operations by air, land, or sea during combat or peacetime. These activities include offensive raids, demolitions, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and counterterrorism. In addition to their combat training, special forces officers often have specialized training in swimming, diving, parachuting, survival, emergency medicine, and foreign languages. Duties include directing advanced reconnaissance operations and evaluating intelligence information; recruiting, training, and equipping friendly forces; leading raids and invasions on enemy territories; training personnel to implement individual missions and contingency plans; performing strategic and tactical planning for politically sensitive missions; and operating sophisticated communications equipment.
Illustrative examples: Parachute/Combatant Diver Officer, Sea-Air-Land Officer
55-1019 Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
All military officer special and tactical operations leaders not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Officer, Joint Strategic Plans and Policy Officer, Special Technical Operations Officer
55-2000 First-Line Enlisted Military Supervisors
55-2010 First-Line Enlisted Military Supervisors
This broad occupation includes the following three detailed occupations:
55-2011 First-Line Supervisors of Air Crew Members
55-2012 First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members
55-2013 First-Line Supervisors of All Other Tactical Operations Specialists
55-2011 First-Line Supervisors of Air Crew Members
Supervise and coordinate the activities of air crew members. Supervisors may also perform the same activities as the workers they supervise.
Illustrative examples: Airborne Mission Systems Superintendent, In-Flight Refueling Manager
55-2012 First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members
Supervise and coordinate the activities of weapons specialists/crew members. Supervisors may also perform the same activities as the workers they supervise.
Illustrative examples: Armor Senior Sergeant, Field Artillery Senior Sergeant, Infantry Unit Leader
55-2013 First-Line Supervisors of All Other Tactical Operations Specialists
Supervise and coordinate the activities of all other tactical operations specialists not classified separately above. Supervisors may also perform the same activities as the workers they supervise.
Illustrative examples: Command Post Superintendent, Intelligence Chief, Surface Ship USW Supervisor
55-3000 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members
55-3010 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members
This broad occupation includes the following eight detailed occupations:
55-3011 Air Crew Members
55-3012 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists
55-3013 Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members
55-3014 Artillery and Missile Crew Members
55-3015 Command and Control Center Specialists
55-3016 Infantry
55-3018 Special Forces
55-3019 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
55-3011 Air Crew Members
Perform in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search-and-rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and detection equipment; conducting preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections; operating aircraft weapons, defensive, and refueling systems; executing aircraft safety procedures; computing and verifying load and balance data; and conducting cargo and personnel drops.
Illustrative examples: Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist, Aviation Electronic Warfare Operator, In-Flight Refueling Craftsman
55-3012 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists
Operate and maintain catapults, arresting gear, and associated systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeoff and landing operations. Duties include installing and maintaining visual landing aids; testing launch and recovery equipment; activating airfield arresting systems during emergencies; directing aircraft launch and recovery using hand or light signals; and maintaining logs of airplane launches, recoveries, and equipment maintenance.
Illustrative examples: Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Technician, C-13 Catapult Operator, Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician
55-3013 Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members
Operate tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicles during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties include driving armored vehicles; operating and maintaining targeting, firing, and communication systems; transporting personnel and equipment; and operating auxiliary weapons.
Illustrative examples: Assault Boat Coxswain, Bradley Linebacker Crewmember, M1A1 Tank Crewman
55-3014 Artillery and Missile Crew Members
Target, fire, and maintain weapons used to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include testing, inspecting, and storing ammunition and missiles; maintaining weapons and communications systems; and operating targeting, firing, and launch systems.
Illustrative examples: Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember, Field Artillery Fire Control Man, Gunner’s Mate
55-3015 Command and Control Center Specialists
Operate and monitor communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include maintaining and relaying communications between forces; implementing emergency plans; monitoring surveillance systems; evaluating tactical information; and operating targeting and launch computer systems.
Illustrative examples: Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer, Command Post Craftsman
55-3016 Infantry
Operate weapons and equipment in ground combat operations. Duties include operating and maintaining rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades; constructing and camouflaging infantry positions; evaluating terrain; and participating in reconnaissance and minesweeping activities.
Illustrative examples: Infantryman, Machine Gunner, Mortarman
55-3018 Special Forces
Implement unconventional operations by air, land, or sea during combat or peacetime as members of elite teams. Duties include offensive raids, demolitions, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and counterterrorism; conducting advanced reconnaissance; recruiting and training friendly forces; detonating explosives; and maintaining sophisticated communications equipment.
Illustrative examples: Combatant Swimmer (SEAL), Pararescue Craftsman, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
55-3019 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
All military enlisted tactical operations and air/weapons specialists and crew members not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Electronic Warfare Specialist, Landing Support Specialist, Psychological Operations Specialist
Illustrative examples: Air Cargo Ground Crew Supervisor, Air Cargo Ground Operations Supervisor, Airport Ramp Supervisor