{"id":55253,"date":"2018-03-19T15:35:29","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T22:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=55253"},"modified":"2025-03-30T12:05:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T19:05:02","slug":"army-branches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/military-science\/rotc\/army-branches\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Branches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sbcc54l-8868b1035a7d6a7f7d2513fec40d3192\">\n.avia-section.av-sbcc54l-8868b1035a7d6a7f7d2513fec40d3192{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Army\/ROTC - Army Branches Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-sbcc54l-8868b1035a7d6a7f7d2513fec40d3192 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div 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.av-special-heading.av-20znnv9-22457116df233b4f3303877081971fd9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-20znnv9-22457116df233b4f3303877081971fd9 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Combat Arms Branches<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-igspegl-de1d287d7b9fd0ba82ec3ba055654e4d  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  pop-20 dig-30 toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-i4awexh-1279cb480ebe1ea82619515cae7cc8c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-infantry' data-fake-id='#infantry' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='infantry' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Infantry&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Infantry&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Infantry&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Infantry<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='infantry' aria-labelledby='toggle-infantry' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Infantry encompasses positions concerned with the employment of the combined arms to close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver in order to destroy or capture him, or repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack. Infantry forces fight dismounted or mounted according to the mobility means provided. They form the nucleus of the Army&#8217;s fighting strength around which the other arms and services are grouped.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hnj4qd1-106f30f47f11137e957d487563821a12'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-air-defense-artillery' data-fake-id='#air-defense-artillery' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='air-defense-artillery' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Air Defense Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Air Defense Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Air Defense Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Air Defense Artillery<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='air-defense-artillery' aria-labelledby='toggle-air-defense-artillery' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Air Defense Artillery encompasses positions concerned with the employment of a family of Air Defense Artillery weapons in support of military land combat operations and against enemy aircraft and missile attacks. Depending upon the mission, Air Defense Artillery units are found defending the ground-gaining combat arms units or critical units\/areas against enemy air attack. When not in combat, Air Defense Artillery units maintain an around-the-clock state of readiness to respond immediately to hostile action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ha9cded-5bd26e1d11a96dec8d25a4835d544935'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-armor' data-fake-id='#armor' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='armor' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Armor&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Armor&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Armor&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Armor<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='armor' aria-labelledby='toggle-armor' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Armor encompasses positions concerned with the employment of the Armor\/Cavalry maneuver forces and combined arms organizations during mobile combat operations. Armor&#8217;s mission is to close with and destroy the enemy using fire, maneuver, and shock action. The dynamism that distinguished the cavalry of yesteryear is now the hallmark of the Armor, the Combat Arm of Decision. Armor Officers command the World&#8217;s Best Main Battle Tank, The M1A1 Abrams!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-gnnn8xh-4530af8013d9c7fc71d52c0366aa127a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-aviation' data-fake-id='#aviation' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='aviation' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Aviation&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Aviation&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Aviation&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Aviation<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='aviation' aria-labelledby='toggle-aviation' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Aviation is a combat arms branch which encompasses 80 percent of the commissioned officer operational flying positions within the Army (less those in Aviation Material Management and Medical Service Corps). Army Aviation is concerned with the accomplishment of the assigned mission to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations. Upon completion of flight training, the newly rated officer can expect leadership positions with aviation units which will be challenging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-gcthw7p-cc4114d3fbffd40abc3c9e41f439220b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-corps-of-engineers' data-fake-id='#corps-of-engineers' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='corps-of-engineers' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Corps of Engineers&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Corps of Engineers&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Corps of Engineers&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Corps of Engineers<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='corps-of-engineers' aria-labelledby='toggle-corps-of-engineers' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Corps of Engineers is a Combat Arms Branch which also has combat support and combat service support roles. Engineer officers plan and execute missions relating to engineer support on the battlefield in light, heavy, airborne, and topographic missions. They coordinate and control all facilities and housing support at military installations. Additionally, the engineer officer serves as the Army&#8217;s component to the Department of Defense (DOD) team charged with mapping, charting, geodesy, and military geographic responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-fzstgt1-c3ba8470f9984b322744db2d96527c25'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-field-artillery' data-fake-id='#field-artillery' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='field-artillery' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Field Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Field Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Field Artillery&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Field Artillery<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='field-artillery' aria-labelledby='toggle-field-artillery' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Field Artillery is the King of Battle. They are sound leaders of soldiers as well as astute managers of the most deadly resources on the modern battlefield. They blend a knowledge of tactics and a technical expertise of many weapons systems to provide all types of fire support to the ground-gaining arms. They are experts in the capabilities of cannons, rockets, missiles, naval gunfire, and close air support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-finrtg5-e0559c64f72d3c5e5cd3c9e02c099193'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-special-forces' data-fake-id='#special-forces' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='special-forces' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Special Forces&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Special Forces&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Special Forces&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Special Forces<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='special-forces' aria-labelledby='toggle-special-forces' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Special Forces is a nonaccession branch (eligible after promotion to Captain) which encompasses positions concerned with the employment of highly specialized Army units and elements to accomplish specific missions throughout the levels of warfare. They conduct the missions of unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, strategic reconnaissance, and counterterrorism. Special Forces unit members are airborne qualified, language trained and area oriented. Since potential missions are worldwide, soldiers train in forest, desert, mountain, arctic, jungle, and urban environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-evsfgz9-41ba17f04ddfcaff807e1e1c6d7c9939\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-evsfgz9-41ba17f04ddfcaff807e1e1c6d7c9939{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-evsfgz9-41ba17f04ddfcaff807e1e1c6d7c9939 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1l1u311-5c14c92f9e9d149570300c438444b681 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Combat Support Branches<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-e4xpy1h-f96e2d0e0cb10e43f64ae572f40163b5  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dou06b9-a4e066604d0641437b71fce6486052c4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-chemical-corps' data-fake-id='#chemical-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='chemical-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Chemical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Chemical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Chemical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Chemical Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='chemical-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-chemical-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Chemical Corps encompasses functions which are primarily oriented toward operations, training, scientific development, and acquisition activities in support of nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) defense program. The Chemical Corps provides the Army with a highly trained corps of NBC defense and operational experts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-db9ofxx-d501b933cf2748067da8dae913a33567'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-signal-corps' data-fake-id='#signal-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='signal-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Signal Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Signal Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Signal Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Signal Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='signal-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-signal-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Signal Corps officers must blend together combat leadership skills and technical proficiency as they plan and manage information systems that support the command and control of the Army&#8217;s forces. Signal officer assignments and career opportunities are diverse and challenging. They direct and control the installation, operations, maintenance, and reconfiguration of networks of information systems for theater\/tactical, strategic, and sustaining base operations and the operation of the Army portion of the global defense communications systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-cu2o2ad-94b194e29c008a1a99244a6bf37997f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-military-intelligence-corps' data-fake-id='#military-intelligence-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='military-intelligence-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Military Intelligence Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Military Intelligence Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Military Intelligence Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Military Intelligence Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='military-intelligence-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-military-intelligence-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Military Intelligence encompasses the application and integration of all Military Intelligence functions at both the tactical and strategic levels. Officers serving in this specialty plan, conduct, and supervise intelligence collection resources, analysis of the resultant raw intelligence information, and the production and dissemination of finished all-source intelligence in the form of briefings and written reports to the ultimate consumer, the commander.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c9uixg5-6cf843c19601c0447f19b71edc1ec828'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-military-police-corps' data-fake-id='#military-police-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='military-police-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Military Police Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Military Police Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Military Police Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Military Police Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='military-police-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-military-police-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Military Police Corps encompasses positions concerned with Military Police (MP) support to combat operations, law enforcement, security of U.S. Government resources, criminal investigation, and corrections. The combat support role provides a vital link in our national defense, and the MPs provide the tactical commander with a force that is highly organized, trained, and responsive to the battlefield commander. Military Police also serve as peacekeeping forces in a low-intensity conflict and provide security in war and peace to critical Army facilities and resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bptrkid-4440b828a5f4c320d7b615501044e70f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-bptrkid-4440b828a5f4c320d7b615501044e70f{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-bptrkid-4440b828a5f4c320d7b615501044e70f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ztyxw5-14cf4de9dcc6a3408ee080152254af91 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Combat Service Support Branches<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ao9hq7p-b6d17a06cea8a0eeb5a49188c6cdd7d4  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-a8awaad-a9ddf2bbeaf1d9721434682f45d47dc6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-adjutant-generals-corps' data-fake-id='#adjutant-generals-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='adjutant-generals-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Adjutant Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Adjutant Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Adjutant Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Adjutant Generals Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='adjutant-generals-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-adjutant-generals-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Officers in the Adjutant General&#8217;s Corps serve at all organization levels of the Army where they plan, develop, and operate the Army&#8217;s personnel management support systems: a vital responsibility in both peace and war. Personnel systems include all life cycle functions such as personnel requisitioning, reassignments, evaluations, promotions, awards and decorations, reenlistment, casualty reporting, strength accounting, and replacement operations. Administrative systems management includes courier and postal services. As a member of the Army band, officers coordinate band activities for the command and conduct technical inspections to evaluate the operational status, capability, and proficiency of command bands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9xoufed-329b96eff6825690d6f740285be40d6e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-finance-corps' data-fake-id='#finance-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='finance-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Finance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Finance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Finance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Finance Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='finance-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-finance-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All officers commissioned in the Finance Corps (FI) serve in a variety of financial management and leadership positions in today&#8217;s Army. The ultimate mission of the FI is to support the soldiers and commanders in the field and provide the Army with expertise concerning all aspects of financial management. Finance officers are required to be both technically and tactically proficient to perform their mission in wartime as well as peacetime. They must continuously develop their professional skills and knowledge in order to stay abreast of evolving doctrine and stay current in the finance and accounting profession.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9c2ovqt-63f8194a28568ffc98340a0fffe6f8d7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-ordnance-corps' data-fake-id='#ordnance-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='ordnance-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Ordnance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Ordnance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Ordnance Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Ordnance Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='ordnance-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-ordnance-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The purpose of the Ordnance Corps is to develop, produce, acquire, and support weapons systems, ammunition, missiles and ground mobility material during peace and war in order to provide combat power for the U.S. Army. The Ordnance Branch encompasses all functions related to the life cycle management of its three commodities: tank\/automotive material, munitions material, and missile material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-968iv79-873a4d6444087a78452a442d33c5ebf1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-quartermaster-corps' data-fake-id='#quartermaster-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='quartermaster-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Quartermaster Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Quartermaster Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Quartermaster Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Quartermaster Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='quartermaster-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-quartermaster-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Quartermaster Corps offers a broad spectrum of opportunities. The Quartermaster Corps officer plans and directs the activities of Army units and organizations engaged in the acquisition, receipt, storage, preservation, and issue of equipment, repair parts, fortification\/construction material, subsistence, petroleum products, water, and other general supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8bucfn9-aa1c7a7f9768d27f5ec523e61025a25e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-transportation-corps' data-fake-id='#transportation-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='transportation-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Transportation Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Transportation Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Transportation Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Transportation Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='transportation-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-transportation-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Transportation Corps encompasses those positions related to the multi-modal movement of personnel and cargo over land, sea, and air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-86a4cwl-9e72a7699f398a6c62e4605828a6367e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-86a4cwl-9e72a7699f398a6c62e4605828a6367e{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-86a4cwl-9e72a7699f398a6c62e4605828a6367e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-qilgtx-3f6279d0585fec14cfec230a0837d23e av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Special Branches<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-6z8nr1x-baae40562ab6ae884c3980e498195cb4  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-nxpugl-20d121c615d7fdc6a87340c914fdebb1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-judge-advocate-generals-corps' data-fake-id='#judge-advocate-generals-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='judge-advocate-generals-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Judge Advocate Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Judge Advocate Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Judge Advocate Generals Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Judge Advocate Generals Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='judge-advocate-generals-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-judge-advocate-generals-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Judge Advocate General&#8217;s Corps is a special branch of the Army whose officers are all lawyers. Their duties include all areas of legal practice including criminal law, administrative and civil law, contract law, and international law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6dholed-d1eb3b90d83d22fda22fb75eac01979c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-chaplain-corps' data-fake-id='#chaplain-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='chaplain-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Chaplain Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Chaplain Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Chaplain Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Chaplain Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='chaplain-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-chaplain-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Chaplains Branch is a special branch which has the primary mission to perform or provide for comprehensive religious support for soldiers and their family members in war and peace. Chaplains assist commanders in facilitating the right to free exercise of religion for all personnel. Chaplains are commissioned officers and accredited clergy endorsed by a recognized denomination or faith group for the military ministry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5k8en3p-0017d7e1d1a4b9e9e3ac921a3ebf2f51'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-medical-corps' data-fake-id='#medical-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='medical-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Medical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Medical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Medical Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Medical Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='medical-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-medical-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Medical Corps is a part of the Army Medical Department and is a special branch of the Army. There are three functional areas in the Army Medical Corps: Clinical Medicine, Staff and Command, and Research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5f1xofp-052555b5739830f28f09e4e81e2f15b2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-medical-service-corps' data-fake-id='#medical-service-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='medical-service-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Medical Service Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Medical Service Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Medical Service Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Medical Service Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='medical-service-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-medical-service-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Medical Service Corps is a special branch of the Army and is one of the branches of the Army Medical Department. Officers of this branch provide administrative, operational, logistical, technical, and scientific support for the Army Medical Department in the accomplishment of its mission &#8221; to conserve the fighting strength.&#8221; The Corps is organized into four sections: Pharmacy Supply and Administration (PS&amp;A).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4t2zb9x-28a1a1e0ef6bbdca20c3569012a8732f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-dental-corps' data-fake-id='#dental-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='dental-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Dental Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Dental Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Dental Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Dental Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='dental-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-dental-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Dental Corps is a special branch of the Army. The Corps consists of commissioned officers who are doctors of dental surgery or dental medicine. Their mission is to conserve the fighting strength by preserving oral health, treating oral disease, and supporting the combat medical mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-49mtjv9-4acecc6614d097416978b96e856c74e3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-veterinary-corps' data-fake-id='#veterinary-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='veterinary-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Veterinary Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Veterinary Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Veterinary Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Veterinary Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='veterinary-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-veterinary-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Veterinary Corps is a part of the Army Medical Department and is a special branch of the Army. The Corps directs its activities toward four areas: veterinary food inspection and hygiene, animal medical care, veterinary preventive medicine, and research and development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-43ysaut-0681b9c24d0b5114dd4585738cef672e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-army-medical-specialist-corps' data-fake-id='#army-medical-specialist-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='army-medical-specialist-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Army Medical Specialist Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Army Medical Specialist Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Army Medical Specialist Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Army Medical Specialist Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='army-medical-specialist-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-army-medical-specialist-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Army Medical Specialist Corps is a part of the Army Medical Department and is a special branch of the Army. The Nutrition Care Section, Physical Therapist Section, and the Occupational Therapist Section make up the Medical Specialist Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3c6sn79-06ba984df9ecc6882e1e2af0ec9b2bdc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-army-nurse-corps' data-fake-id='#army-nurse-corps' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='army-nurse-corps' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Army Nurse Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: &lt;strong&gt;Army Nurse Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: &lt;strong&gt;Army Nurse Corps&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><strong>Army Nurse Corps<\/strong><span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='army-nurse-corps' aria-labelledby='toggle-army-nurse-corps' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Army Nurse Corps is a part of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and is a special branch of the Army. The mission of the Army Nurse Corps is to provide quality nursing support and nursing leadership. To fulfill its mission, the Army Nurse Corps officers specialize as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists and serve as staff officers at all levels throughout the AMEDD. 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