Transportation (88A)

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Transportation Corps is responsible for moving supplies, troops and equipment anywhere on the globe. During war, the Transportation Corps utilizes trucks, boats and airplanes to provide extremely fast support to the combat teams on the frontlines. Transportation officers are experts in the systems, vehicles and procedures of moving troops and supplies in the Army. 

 

JOB DUTIES

 

Commanding and controlling transportation operations and combined armed forces during land combat.

Coordinate employment of Transportation Soldiers at all levels of command in U.S. and multinational operations 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and score a minimum of 110 in the General Technical (GT) section; a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

 

TRAINING

 

Job training for a Transportation officer requires completion of the Transportation Basic Officer Leader Course, where you will learn leadership skills, tactics, maintenance and operational aspects of weapons and vehicles. Your training will take place in classrooms and in the field.

 

HELPFUL SKILLS

 

Self-discipline

Physically fit 

Perform under physical and mental pressures 

Make decisions quickly and on your own 

 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

 

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with privately owned moving companies or freight operators.