What did you actually do?

Codes are branch-specific and easy to forget. A mechanic is 91B in the Army, 6423 in the Marines, 2A5X1 in the Air Force, and MM in the Navy — same work, four names. Pick the work instead.

Medical & Health16 codes

I treated patients, ran a clinic, or handled emergency care.

3E7X1 · 4A0X1 · 4B0X1 · 4E0X1

Engineering & Construction16 codes

I built, surveyed, or ran infrastructure and utilities.

3E0X1 · 3E1X1 · 3E2X1 · 12N

Aviation15 codes

I flew, maintained, or launched aircraft.

15P · 15R · 15T · 15W

Intelligence15 codes

I collected, analyzed, or briefed intelligence.

1A8X1 · 1N0X1 · 1N1X1 · 35F

Maintenance & Repair15 codes

I fixed vehicles, weapons, or electronic systems.

2A3X3 · 2A5X1 · 2A6X1 · 2W0X1

Cyber & IT15 codes

I ran networks, defended systems, or managed communications.

1B4X1 · 1D7X1 · 3D0X2 · 17C

Administration & Support15 codes

I handled personnel, finance, legal, training, or public affairs.

3F2X1 · 3N0X2 · 6C0X1 · 27D

Combat Arms14 codes

I served in infantry, armor, artillery, or air defense.

11A · 11B · 11C · 12B

Logistics & Supply10 codes

I moved, tracked, or issued materiel.

2F0X1 · 2S0X1 · 2T2X1 · 88M

Special Operations8 codes

I served in or directly supported a SOF unit.

18B · 18D · 37F · 38B

Operations7 codes

I ran watch floors, deck operations, or mission planning.

1C3X1 · BM-CG · OS-CG · BM

Law Enforcement & Security5 codes

I worked police, corrections, or physical security.

3P0X1 · 31B · 31D · ME

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