Military Occupational Specialty Code (Ar 611-201
Military Occupational Specialty Code (Ar 611-201
Military Occupational Specialty Code (Ar 611-201
FIRST THREE CHARACTERS (42A): Two numbers and one letter that identify the MOS without regard to level of skill FOURTH CHARACTER (42A1): This is a number. With the first three characters, it shows skill and grade level in the MOS. SKILL LEVELS 1 2 3 4 5 E1 thru E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 and E9 I K L M N O P Q R V X Z Installer (Electronic) Logistics NCO Linguist First Sergeant Joint Planner No Special Qualifications Parachutist Equal Opportunity Advisor Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation - Ranger Parachutist - Drill Sergeant - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program - Training Development - Non-Career Recruiter - Special Operations Aviation ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS FOR MOS (42A): A3 2S 2B 4A 5W 6T 8P F5 - Forcee Development (E7 & above) - Battle Staff Operations (E6 & above) - Air Assault - Reclassification Training - Jumpmaster - Military Auditor (Reserve Comp Only) - Competitive Parachutist (E5 E7) - Postal Operations
OTHER ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS A9 B4 D1 F7 Q9 Z5 Patrol Dog Handler Sniper Bread Baking Pathfinder Traffic Accident Investigation Enlisted Aide
2 4 7
FIFTH CHARACTER (42A1O): This will be letter or number. It shows Special Qualification Identifiers (SQI) common to a number of positions and MOS. The letter O will always be inserted as the fifth character when a position does not require special qualifications or an individual is not qualified for award of an SQI SKILL QUALIFICATION IDENTIFIERS A C D E F G H Technical Intelligence NBC Civil Affairs Military Mountaineering Instructor Flying Status Ranger Instructor
SIXTH AND SEVEN CHARACTERS (42A3O2S): These characters show Additional skill Identifiers (ASI). They will be an ALPHA-NUMERIC or NUMERICALPHA combination. They are used to identify specialized skills closely related to but in addition to, those in the basic MOS. The number 00 will be inserted when a position does not require and ASI or a soldier is not qualified for award of an ASI.
EIGHT AND NINTH CHARACTERS (42A1O00GE): These are 2-letter combination that identify foreign language requirements and qualifications. The letter OO will be used when no foreign language is required or a soldiers qualification are undetermined. GE - German FR French LA Latin American Spanish KS - Korean
APTITUDE AREAS
Aptitude area scores should be used as an indicator of individual strengths and weaknesses when considering a soldier for reclassification. While aptitude area scores should be used for this and similar purposes, demonstrated ability, enthusiasm, and interests of the soldier and the needs of the Army should be the dominant factors in such personnel decisions. The minimum aptitude area score of 95 in the Clerical is required to enter into the 42A MOS
The relationship of aptitude areas and MOS have been set up primarily to help select enlisted personnel for attendance at service schools or training center courses. When approved service school or training center courses are established or a bona fide relationship exists between an MOS and an aptitude are, the qualification section of each MOS will indicate the composite aptitude area to be considered.
GT General Technical ADMIN Clerical CMBT Combat ELEC Electronics FA Field Artillery MECH Mechanical Maintenance FOOD Operators/Service COMMO Communications MAINT General Maintenance TECH Skilled Technical
(PULHES) Eyes.
This factor concerns visual acuity and diseases and defects of the eye.
S Psyshiatric.
This factor concerns personality, emotional stability and psychiatric diseases.
Upper extremities.
This factor concerns the hands, arms, shoulder girdle, and spine (cervical, thoracic, and upper lumbar) in regard to strength, range of motion, and general efficiency.
Lower extremities.
This factor concerns the feet, legs, pelvic girdle, lower back musculature and lower spine (lower lumbar and sacral) in regard to strength, range of motion and general efficiency.