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Armor Officers

INTELLIGENCES: Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

KNOWLEDGE: The Armor branch desires officers with academic backgrounds that span the entire spectrum of disciplines and majors
offered at our nation’s undergraduate institutions. Broad individual experiences contribute to the success of the branch.
 RELEVANT EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Leadership role in team athletics; Cadet Troop Leading Time / Leader Development Time
(CTLT / CLDT) with Tank / Scout PL; Company / Troop CDR; Armor or Basic Training/OSUT units; Staff Officer (not all inclusive). Prior
enlisted time in a Maneuver branch.
 RELEVANT TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS: Scout Leaders Course; Bradley Commander and Gunner Course; MGS Commander
Course; Ranger; Airborne; Air Assault; Maneuver Leader Maintenance Course.

SKILLS: Armor officers are leaders of teams who are experts in combined arms, reconnaissance, and security operations. They
possess the technical and tactical competence, social and cultural awareness, and oral and written communications skills needed to
cultivate trust, and teamwork. Armor officers are responsible for training their units for combat to defeat lethal, adaptive enemies in all
types of terrain. Armor officers lead their tank formations, closing with and destroying the enemy, as well as lead scouts conducting
reconnaissance and security. They are physically fit and mentally tough, prepared to succeed under the most adverse conditions. They
are leaders who possess a flexibility of mind, able to utilize multiple technologies to devise solutions to complex and dynamic challenges.
Armor officers are comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments, developing courses of action, determining and mitigating
risks, then precisely and effectively communicating plans to accomplish the task or mission.

BEHAVIORS: (In addition to foundational)

Results Oriented Cooperation/Teamwork Initiative Problem Solving Self-aware

TALENT PRIORITIES:
1. MENTALLY TOUGH: Stress tolerant and emotionally mature. Performs well even under extreme psychological stress.
2. PHYSICALLY FIT: Physically tough, gritty, and tenacious. Performs well even under extreme physiological stress.
3. TECHNOLOGICALLY ADEPT: Understands and comfortably uses the latest technologies.
4. PROBLEM SOLVER: Able to choose between best practices and unorthodox approaches to reach a solution. Accomplishes the task.
5. INNOVATIVE: Creative, inquisitive, and insightful. Easily identifies new solutions and catalyzes change.
6. COMMUNICATOR: Precise, efficient, and compelling in both written and spoken word.

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Armor Officer KSBs

Experience & PME More KSBs

Adds to KSBs At Each Grade

Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

Adaptable, Agile, Confident, Courageous, Critically Thinking, Disciplined, Dutiful, Ethical/Moral, Expert, Fit
Army Foundational Behaviors
(mental/phy), Flexible, Honest, Innovative, Integrity, Loyal, Respectful, Risk Taker, Selfless
Armor Officer Behaviors Results Oriented, Cooperation/Teamwork, Initiative, Problem Solving, Self-aware

Knowledge: Knowledge: Knowledge:

Armor branch desires Lieutenants who are Armor branch desires Captains who are Armor branch desires Majors highly competent in
competent tactical leaders with academic competent Combined Arms leaders. Armor MCCC Combines Arms Operations. Armor CGSC
backgrounds that span the entire spectrum of graduates are capable of closing with and graduates are capable serving as the
disciplines and majors offered at undergraduate destroying the enemy. Also, they are capable of Battalion/Squadron or Brigade/Regiment
institutions. Armor BOLC graduates are mentally executing reconnaissance and security operations Operation Officer and or Executive Office. They
tough, physically fit, and multi-tasking problem in any environment. They can command possess technical and tactical proficiency
solvers. They possess a thorough understanding company/troop organizations and fill Battalion and achieved through advanced military studies,
of their assigned platform achieved through Brigade Staff positions. graduate degrees, and broadening assignments.
functional training, CTCs, rotational missions, and
home station training. Skills: Skills:
Armor Captains demonstrate the ability to Armor Majors demonstrate superb
Skills: influence others, coach, analyze, create and think communication, relationship building, problem
Armor Lieutenants demonstrate the highest level critically. They also are adaptable and lead solving, self-awareness, creativity, and
of discipline, judgment, innovation, resiliency, effectively in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, commitment.
technical/tactical competency, and tenacity. Mastery and Ambiguity (VUCA). Mastery of Mission
of Platform Battle Drills. Essential Tasks for a Tank or Cavalry CO/TRP Behaviors:
• Detailed-oriented
Behaviors: Behaviors: • Demonstrates moral courage
• Honorable • Shares their vision • Decisive
• Commitment and Passion • Leads by example • Enthusiastic
• Accountable • Demonstrates Integrity • Displays good judgment
• Ambitious • Communicates Effectively • Dependable
• Decision Making • Makes hard decisions
• Positive Attitude • Motivates and inspires

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Armor Officer KSBs

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At Each Grade

Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

Adaptable, Agile, Confident, Courageous, Critically Thinking, Disciplined, Dutiful, Ethical/Moral, Expert, Fit
Army Foundational Behaviors
(mental/phy), Flexible, Honest, Innovative, Integrity, Loyal, Respectful, Risk Taker, Selfless
Armor Officer Behaviors Results Oriented, Cooperation/Teamwork, Initiative, Problem Solving, Self-aware

Knowledge: Knowledge:
Armor branch desires Lieutenant Colonels who Armor branch desires Colonels who are masters
are experts in Combined Arms Operations. Armor of Combine Arms. They are professional experts
Senior Service College and PCC graduates are capable of commanding a Brigade or Regiment.
prepared to command a Combined Arms They possess doctrinal mastery, disciplined
Battalion, Cavalry Squadron, generating force leadership, multidisciplinary skills, and executive
battalion, or other institutional command. talents achieved through Division/Corp Staff and
They are able to lead, train, motivate and care for strategic assignments.
Soldiers in both the staff and command
environments. They understand strategic Skills:
operations achieved through a repetition of Joint, Armor Colonels demonstrate a mastery of
Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational communications, tactics, and the ability to teach
assignments. and mentor. They also require a clear vison
dependability, and learning agility.
Skills:
Armor Lieutenant Colonels demonstrate an Behaviors:
initiative for action, team and relationship building, • Consistency
expert tacticians, risk takers, decisiveness, and • Trustworthiness
creativity. • Visionary
• Optimism
Behaviors: • Stable
• Optimism • Delegation and empowerment
• Accessible and Available
• Humility
• Self-control
• Thoughtful
• Versatile
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Armor NCOs

INTELLIGENCES: Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

KNOWLEDGE: Armor branch desires NCOs who are doctrinally sound, highly competent in Combined Arms Operations, and
adept at working in various formations across multiple echelons.
 RELEVANT EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: NCOPDS Levels; DLC Levels; MOS enhancing courses; college courses/degrees;
technical certifications; SEJPME I and II; Battle Staff.
 RELEVANT TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS: Master Gunner Course; Scout Leaders Course; Bradley Commander Course; MGS
Commander Course; Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, Ranger; Airborne; Air Assault; Maneuver Leader Maintenance Course.

SKILLS: Armor NCOs are technical and tactical combat leaders capable of fighting, training, team building, coaching, and problem
solving. They are proven decision makers responsible for ensuring maximum readiness within their units while maintaining strict
administrative procedures. Armor NCOs provide timely and accurate advice to their superior officers in all matters related to enlisted troop
activities. They are leaders who possess a flexibility of mind and capable of developing courses of action, determining and mitigating risks,
then precisely and effectively communicating plans to accomplish the task or mission. They are leaders who possess an innate ability to
bridge the gap between their enlisted Soldiers and their commanders to maintain a high level of overall unit discipline, welfare, and safety.

BEHAVIORS: (In addition to foundational)

Results Oriented Committed Initiative Motivating Problem Solving

TALENT PRIORITIES:
1. MENTALLY TOUGH: Stress tolerant and emotionally mature. Performs well even under extreme psychological stress.
2. PHYSICALLY FIT: Physically tough, gritty, and tenacious. Performs well even under extreme physiological stress.
3. PROBLEM SOLVER: Able to choose between best practices and unorthodox approaches to reach a solution. Accomplishes the task.
4. INNOVATIVE: Creative, inquisitive, and insightful. Easily identifies new solutions and catalyzes change.
5. COMMUNICATOR: Precise, efficient, and compelling in both written and spoken word.
6. MULTI-TASKER: Rapidly processes and prioritizes multi demands simultaneously. Take appropriate action.

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KSBs Armor Crewman 19K

Experience & PME More KSBs
Adds to KSBs At Each Grade

Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

Adaptable, Agile, Confident, Courageous, Critically Thinking, Disciplined, Dutiful, Ethical/Moral, Expert, Fit
Army Foundational Behaviors
(mental/phy), Flexible, Honest, Innovative, Integrity, Loyal, Respectful, Risk Taker, Selfless
Armor NCO Behaviors Results Oriented, Discipline, Initiative, Motivating, Problem Solving

Knowledge: Knowledge: Knowledge:

Armor branch desires CPL/SGTs who have Armor branch desires 19K Staff Sergeants who Armor 19K Sergeants First Class are experts
demonstrated leadership as well as tactical and are proficient, tactical leaders that perform in team building and are excellent problem
technical knowledge at the team/crew level. combat operations with a high level of efficiency, solvers. They are highly proficient in the
Armor CPL/SGTs take the initiative to become can solve problems, and possess a thorough movement and maneuver warfighting function.
lifelong learners by exploring interests and understanding of their tank. They have a wide array of experience
executing measures to pursue civilian education. achieved through rotational missions and
. Skills: functional training.
Skills: Armor 19K Staff Sergeants are proficient in
Armor Corporals/Sergeants (CPL/SGTs) are closing with and destroying the enemy through Skills:
responsible for training their Soldiers to support the use movement and maneuver. 19K SSGs Armor 19K Sergeants First Class are competent
operations at the team level. They are physically are physically fit and mentally tough, prepared to and demonstrate the ability to influence others,
fit and mentally tough, prepared to succeed succeed under the most arduous conditions. coach, mentor, analyze, create, and think
under the most arduous conditions. They are 19K SSGs are responsible to enforce military critically. They analyze and prioritize mission
young leaders who possess the ability to enforce standards, health, welfare, safety, and are critical tasks. They are experts on the Abrams
military standards of job performance, physical expected to train and coach Soldiers in MOS Main Battle Tank. They lead tank platoons and
fitness, appearance and all aspects of Army skills and unit missions. SSGs ensure their are a critical link in the NCO support channel.
regulations. CPL/SGTs demonstrate a basic Soldiers maintain and account for their individual Sergeants First Class live and work with
understanding of leadership while gaining and unit equipment and property. 19K SSGs are Soldiers every day and are responsible for their
tactical and technical experience at the tank commanders who lead sections while health, welfare, safety, coaching and mentoring.
team/crew level. providing a critical link in the chain of command.
Behaviors:
Behaviors: Behaviors: • Dynamic
• Hard-working • Honorable • Perceptive
• Proactive • Diligent • Self-controlled
• Helpful • Tenacious • Responsible
• Self-aware • Determined • Empathetic
• Responsible • Resilient • Accountable
• Ambitious • Authentic
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KSBs Cavalry Scout 19D

Experience & PME More KSBs
Adds to KSBs At Each Grade

Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

Adaptable, Agile, Confident, Courageous, Critically Thinking, Disciplined, Dutiful, Ethical/Moral, Expert, Fit
Army Foundational Behaviors
(mental/phy), Flexible, Honest, Innovative, Integrity, Loyal, Respectful, Risk Taker, Selfless
Armor NCO Behaviors Results Oriented, Discipline, Initiative, Motivating, Problem Solving

Knowledge: Knowledge: Knowledge:

Armor branch desires CPL/SGTs who have Armor branch desires 19D Staff Sergeants who Armor 19D Sergeants First Class are experts
demonstrated leadership as well as tactical and are proficient, tactical leaders that perform in team building and are excellent problem
technical knowledge at the team/crew level. reconnaissance and security operations with a solvers. They are highly proficient in the
Armor CPL/SGTs take the initiative to become high level of efficiency, can solve problems, and movement and maneuver warfighting function.
lifelong learners by exploring interests and possess a thorough understanding of their They have a wide array of experience
executing measures to pursue civilian education. assigned platform. achieved through rotational missions and
. functional training.
Skills: Skills:
Armor Corporals/Sergeants (CPL/SGTs) are Armor 19D Staff Sergeants are proficient in Skills:
responsible for training their Soldiers to support reconnaissance and security operations. 19D Armor 19D Sergeants First Class are competent
operations at the team level. They are physically SSGs are physically fit and mentally tough, and demonstrate the ability to influence others,
fit and mentally tough, prepared to succeed prepared to succeed under the most arduous coach, mentor, analyze, create, and think
under the most arduous conditions. They are conditions. 19D SSGs are responsible to critically. They analyze and prioritize mission
young leaders who possess the ability to enforce enforce military standards, health, welfare, critical tasks. They are experts on their
military standards of job performance, physical safety, and are expected to train and coach designated reconnaissance vehicle. They lead
fitness, appearance and all aspects of Army Soldiers in MOS skills and unit missions. 19D scout platoons and are a critical link in the NCO
regulations. CPL/SGTs demonstrate a basic SSGs ensure their Soldiers maintain and support channel. Sergeants First Class live and
understanding of leadership while gaining account for their individual and unit equipment work with Soldiers every day and are
tactical and technical experience at the and property. 19D SSGs are vehicle responsible for their health, welfare, safety,
team/crew level. commanders who scout squads while providing coaching and mentoring.
a critical link in the chain of command.
Behaviors: Behaviors:
• Hard-working Behaviors: • Dynamic
• Proactive • Honorable • Perceptive
• Helpful • Diligent • Self-controlled
• Self-aware • Tenacious • Responsible
• Responsible • Determined • Empathetic
• Ambitious • Resilient • Accountable
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KSBs Armor Senior Enlisted 19Z

Experience & PME
Adds to KSBs

Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Spatial

Adaptable, Agile, Confident, Courageous, Critically Thinking, Disciplined, Dutiful, Ethical/Moral, Expert, Fit
Army Foundational Behaviors
(mental/phy), Flexible, Honest, Innovative, Integrity, Loyal, Respectful, Risk Taker, Selfless
Armor NCO Behaviors Results Oriented, Discipline, Initiative, Motivating, Problem Solving

Knowledge: Knowledge:
Armor branch desires Master Sergeants and First Armor branch desires Sergeant’s Major who are masters
Sergeants who are experts in small unit tactics. They are of combined arms operations. They are skilled at
able to lead, train, motivate and care for Soldiers in both organizational leadership across multiple echelons. They
the staff and command environments. possess doctrinal mastery, disciplined leadership, and
executive talents achieved through strategic
Skills: assignments.
Armor Master Sergeants and First Sergeants listen
skillfully and advise effectively. They are capable of Skills:
fighting, training, team building, coaching, and problem Armor Sergeant’s Major demonstrate a mastery of
solving. They can schedule, organize, and manage all communications, program/resource administration, and
major company/troop events. They demonstrate a the ability to teach and mentor. Armor Sergeant’s Major
mastery of communications, tactics, and the ability to are the senior enlisted advisors who are experts in
teach and mentor. They also require a clear vision of combined arms, reconnaissance, and security operations.
dependability and learning agility and are the key enlisted They possess the technical and tactical competence,
member of staff elements. First Sergeants are responsible social and cultural awareness, and oral and written
for ensuring maximum readiness within their respective communications skills needed to cultivate trust, build
troops and companies. They are the subject matter teamwork, and increase morale. Sergeant’s Major are
experts in administrative responsibilities, tactics and responsible for ensuring maximum readiness within their
combined arms operations. Also, they assist in developing units and maintaining strict administrative procedures.
junior leaders.
Behaviors:
Behaviors: • Inspiring
• Detail-focused • Thoughtful
• Concerned for others • Stable
• Rational • Team Building
• Helpful • Effective Coach
• Collaborative • Optimism
• Calm
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