Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces

by Henderson, C. J.

• ISBN13: 9780816068302
• ISBN10: 0816068305
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Military service remains a current and sometimes controversial topic, with U.S. Armed Forces remaining in action overseas and with news media covering recruitment statistics, length of duty tours, and other high-profile issues related to the military. Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces, Second Edition is a complete, up-to-date guide for those wondering if a career in the armed forces is right for them. Profiled here are more than 80 jobs from all branches of the service with emphasis not only on the career opportunities available in the military, but also on how military experience can be applied to a career in the civilian world. Career profiles include: *Airplane pilot *Cardiopulmonary and EEG technician *Combat engineer *Counselor *Dentist *Electrical and electronics engineer *Management analyst *Military police officer *Nuclear engineer *Power plant operator *and more.

Author Biography

C.J. Henderson worked as a senior editor for Matthew Bender & Co., Inc.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
How to Use This Book	p. vii
Industry Outlook	p. xix
Administration and Management
Communications Manager (Officer)	p. 2
Financial and Accounting Manager (Officer)	p. 5
Food Service Manager (Officer)	p. 9
International Relations Officer	p. 12
Management Analyst (Officer)	p. 16
Preventive Maintenance Analyst (Enlisted)	p. 19
Supply and Warehousing Manager (Officer)	p. 22
Combat
Artillery Crew Member (Enlisted)	p. 28
Combat Engineer (Enlisted)	p. 30
Infantryman (Enlisted)	p. 33
Infantry Officer	p. 35
Missile System Officer	p. 37
Special Operations Forces Team Member (Enlisted)	p. 39
Special Operations Officer	p. 41
Tank Crew Member (Enlisted)	p. 43
Tank Officer	p. 45
Construction and Machine Operations
Construction Equipment Operator (Enlisted)	p. 48
Construction Specialist (Enlisted)	p. 51
Machinist and CNC Programmer (Enlisted)	p. 55
Power Plant Operator (Enlisted)	p. 58
Printing Specialist (Enlisted)	p. 61
Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operator (Enlisted)	p. 64
Welder/Metal Worker (Enlisted)	p. 67
Electrical and Electronic Repairs
Building Electrician (Enlisted)	p. 72
Communications Equipment Repairer (Enlisted)	p. 75
Computer Equipment Repairer (Enlisted)	p. 78
Electrical and Electronics Engineer (Officer)	p. 81
Electrical Products Repairer (Enlisted)	p. 84
Electronic Instrument Repairer (Enlisted)	p. 87
Precision Instrument Repairer (Enlisted)	p. 90
Engineering, Science, and Technical
Aerospace Engineer (Officer)	p. 94
Chemical Laboratory Technician (Enlisted)	p. 97
Chemist (Officer)	p. 100
Civil Engineer (Officer)	p. 103
Computer Programmer (Enlisted)	p. 106
Computer Systems Specialist (Enlisted)	p. 109
Environmental Health and Safety Officer	p. 112
Geoscientist (Officer)	p. 116
Meteorologist (Officer)	p. 120
Nuclear Engineer (Officer)	p. 123
Physicist (Officer)	p. 125
Surveying, Mapping, or Drafting Technician (Enlisted)	p. 128
Health Care
Cardiopulmonary and EEG Technician (Enlisted)	p. 132
Dentist (Officer)	p. 135
Dietitian (Officer)	p. 138
Health Service Administrator (Officer)	p. 141
Medical Care Technician (Enlisted)	p. 144
Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist (Enlisted)	p. 148
Medical Record Technician (Enlisted)	p. 151
Optometrist (Officer)	p. 154
Pharmacist (Officer)	p. 156
Physical and Occupational Therapist (Officer)	p. 159
Physician/Surgeon (Officer)	p. 162
Psychologist (Officer)	p. 165
Radiologic (X-ray) Technician (Enlisted)	p. 168
Registered Nurse (Enlisted)	p. 171
Speech Therapist and Audiologist (Officer)	p. 174
Human Resources and Services
Chaplain (Officer)	p. 178
Counselor (Officer)	p. 181
Personnel Specialist (Enlisted)	p. 184
Recruiting Manager (Officer)	p. 188
Social Worker (Officer)	p. 191
Law and Protective Services
Firefighter (Enlisted)	p. 196
Law Enforcement and Security Officer (Enlisted)	p. 199
Lawyer (Officer)	p. 203
Military Police (Enlisted)	p. 206
Media and Public Affairs
Audiovisual and Broadcast Director (Officer)	p. 210
Audiovisual and Broadcast Technician (Enlisted)	p. 212
Broadcast Journalist/Newswriter (Enlisted)	p. 215
Graphic Designer and Illustrator (Enlisted)	p. 218
Interpreter and Translator (Enlisted)	p. 221
Photographer (Enlisted)	p. 224
Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance
Aircraft Mechanic (Enlisted)	p. 228
Airplane Pilot (Officer)	p. 231
Air Traffic Controller (Enlisted)	p. 234
Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Enlisted)	p. 237
Flight Operations Specialist (Enlisted)	p. 241
Helicopter Pilot (Officer)	p. 244
Marine Engine Mechanic (Enlisted)	p. 247
Appendixes
Associations, Organizations, and Sources of Further Information	p. 252
College and University ROTC Programs	p. 263
United States Service Academies	p. 278
Bibliography	p. 279
Index	p. 281
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Excerpts

Military service remains a current and sometimes controversial topic, with U.S. Armed Forces remaining in action overseas and with news media covering recruitment statistics, length of duty tours, and other high-profile issues related to the military.
Career Opportunities in the Armed
Forces, Second Edition is a complete, up-to-date guide for those wondering if a career in the armed forces is right for them. Profiled here are more than 70 jobs from all branches of the service, with emphasis not only on the career opportunities available in the military, but also on how military experience can be applied to a career in the civilian world.
Career profiles include:
Aerospace engineer
Air traffic controller
Aircraft mechanic
Building electrician
Computer systems specialist
Construction specialist
Firefighter
International relations officer
Interpreter and translator
Physician/surgeon
Recruiting manager
Special operations officer.