11C MOS Indirect Fire Infantryman — Civilian Career Guide
Operates mortars and indirect fire weapons systems. Coordination and precision skills transfer to operations management, logistics, and technical specialist roles.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$82,420.00
AVG SALARY
$69,423.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Operations Manager
SOC 11-1021
$82,420.00
median/yr
Logistics Coordinator
SOC 13-1081
$79,400.00
median/yr
Security Specialist
SOC 33-9032
$38,600.00
median/yr
Law Enforcement Officer
SOC 33-3051
$77,270.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman veterans separating in the next 12 months should start here.
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Skills That Transfer
Recommended Certifications
These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.
How to pay for these — you likely don't pay out of pocket
- GI Bill: the Post-9/11 GI Bill reimburses licensing & certification test fees up to $2,000 per exam— and it doesn't use a full month of entitlement.
- While you're still in:your branch's Credentialing Assistance program can cover the full cost of many of these certs (often several thousand dollars a year) — check Army COOL / Credentialing Assistance ↗ for what's funded and current amounts.
- Tip: start certs before you separate — Credentialing Assistance is only for currently-serving members; after separation you shift to the GI Bill.
VA conditions commonly associated with 11C service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Indirect Fire Infantryman role are commonly linked to the conditions below. This is awareness of what this job can lead to, not a promise of a rating. The VA decides every claim on your own diagnosis and evidence. If you deal with any of these, here is how each is rated.
Rucking, lifting, and body armor load the spine for years.
See how it is rated →Rucks, jumps, and repetitive impact wear the knees.
See how it is rated →Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Combat, trauma, or high-stress duty can cause lasting symptoms.
See how it is rated →Uneven terrain and load-bearing cause chronic sprains.
See how it is rated →Heavy load-bearing accelerates hip wear.
See how it is rated →Long hours on your feet in boots inflame the heel/arch.
See how it is rated →Spine wear can pinch nerves, causing radiating pain.
See how it is rated →Blast exposure and impacts can cause lasting effects.
See how it is rated →Often secondary to neck strain, TBI, or stress.
See how it is rated →A free accredited VSO can help you file any of these at no cost. Never pay a fee or a percentage of your back pay for claim help.
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11C Indirect Fire Infantryman: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman do?
Operates mortars and indirect fire weapons systems. Coordination and precision skills transfer to operations management, logistics, and technical specialist roles.
What civilian jobs can a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 11C (Army MOS) Indirect Fire Infantryman include Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Security Specialist, and Law Enforcement Officer. These roles draw on the same skills and experience you built in service — see the full skill-to-career mapping above.
How much does a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman have median salaries ranging from about $38,600 to $82,420 per year, depending on the role, location, and your certifications and clearance. Figures are BLS median wage data for the matched occupations.
What certifications help a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman resume include PMP, CPP, and FEMA ICS. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman develops, including Fire direction, Ballistics calculations, Team leadership, Communication, and Physical endurance. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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