38A Civil Affairs

The Army MOS 38A is a Civil Affairs Officer. These officers act as a liaison between the Army and civilian authorities and populations.

They are responsible for: Commanding a Civil Affairs Team of four people Developing the team and executing training Ensuring the morale, safety, and professional development of all assigned personnel Supporting national disaster, defense, or emergency assistance and response activities Fostering and maintaining dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations

Civil Affairs Officers are experts in the same skills as a public relations executive in the civilian world. They are also responsible for: Supervising, researching, coordinating, conducting, and participating in analysis, planning, and production of CA related documents Enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander

To become a Civil Affairs Officer, you must: Complete airborne training Possess a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) score of 65 or higher Attend and be selected at CAAS