I am interested in joining the Army. What MOS would most benefit me during and after service?

I don't know anything about the Army however as a Marine almost any MOS will provide you with the best leadership training in the world if you pay attention. Some prestigious Universities MBA programs send their students to Quantico for a 3-day abbreviated leadership course at the Marine Corps Officeer Candidate School.

Of course they will push you to infantry. The infantry is the core. All other MOS's are there to provide support to the core. However if you are a fire fighter and intend to continue in that field you may think about the air wing. The air wing requires highly trained fire fighters wherever the wing has aircraft. The MOS easily transitions to a airport firefighter in civilian world.

Whatever MOS you choose take advantage of any and every school that is offered. Don't wait to be asked. Get tight with your units education NCO. Make sure they know you are an enthusiastic learner. Hopefully they will alert to you of opportunities.

I joined the USMC without any intention of going to college. Education NCO at my last duty station dorected me into a part time evening college program and the GI Bill. Changed my life both in and out of the Corps. In service it enhances your service record for promotions and assignments. When I left I continuesd though to a masters degree and a career I would not have imagined right out of High School.

Good luck
Semper Fi

Aviation as an Medivac Medic. I am retire FF and I was an Army Aviator and my last five years I was a medivac pilot. I had three or four medics in my unit who were full time FF. It is a great cross over and you have a great time flying the friendly skis. Also if in the gaurd or reserve you would have a great chance of being called up in time of natural disaster.

Also, on drill weekends and throughout the month you would be required to fly additional periods to keep up the aviation medic skills.

I spent twenty four year’s military and 31 yrs as a full time FF. I retired a Major in Army and a Deputy Chief in the fir department.

As a FF you have plenty of time to spend with a Gaurd or Reserve unit on your off days. Also, infantry is extremely hard on the body and you may not last in the FF field if you spent long enough as an infantryman. I spent 6 yrs as an Infantryman/Off. I am glad I switched. My son has four yrs infantry and 6 Engineers. His body is beat up pretty good. They just finishe an 18 mile ruck March.

For the army I would recommend medical field
Better treatment and most of the jobs you will be employable after you get out

If you ask 100 different Soldiers, you'll get 100 different answers. I started my career in 1992 as a combat medic. I switched along the way to signal and later became a Warrant Officer. We rarely begin a journey in life the same way that we end up. Do what you are passionate about now and let the Army help you find where you want to go in your life and career. It's a pretty great ride.

The only right answer here is do not go into the Army...GO AIR FORCE! You will learn a higher level of skills, be treated better, and have nicer assignments. I have friends in all branches & trust me USAF is a better choice, hands down. I was 8 years active duty & 11 as a spouse & I wouldn't have been in any other branch. Any job will do, but what you do now is good or anything in communications. Good luck!

Whatever you do, research what your contract says before you sign anything. I was assured that the MOS field that I was going into was indeed avionics but it wasn't even close, it was comm maintenance. I wish I had known more about where to get information on MOS fields and numbers before signing. Recruiters will tell you anything to get that signature, DO NOT sign anything until YOU are satisfied with YOUR Contract, after all, YOU will be the one having to fulfill it.

Firefighting or Medic MOS, like most skills will gain you experience and opportunities to get certifications or work on your undergraduate degree. If you enjoy this type of work, go for it. Be the best at what ever work you select.

One of the most survivable and post-enlistment professions would be in aviation. Choose an MOS that leads to the A&P certificate, then once you're in, transition to becoming a WO pilot. The training is excellent, and the aircraft industry is screaming for qualified mechanics, and pilots.
Also, Cybersecurity is a completely marketable skill for post-employment.
Any of the combat arms, but especially infantry will provide with you with excellent leadership training and opportunities, if you pay attention, and learn. Those skills are translatable to the civilian market when combined with another technical skill. While the promotion rates for Combat Medic maybe low while you're in, they can be translated into a PA-C outside, especially if you join the SpecOps community.

Bear in mind this is from an old Jarhead, but what interests you the most? If there is a job in the Army where you can get trained and do a good job, and it translates to the civilian world, a job will be there. If you have no specific interest, then any MOS will provide Leadership training and other valuable lessons. Someone who has discipline, a good mind for learning, and willingness to work... I will hire and train you. The other thing to consider is whatever you do find, if you love it, go career. THIS may be that job you want to be working towards.

If working in a hospital is your desire, find a different recruiter at a base such as Fort Sam Houston that have vacancies in hospital and medical such as Lab Technician. Infantry is basically learning how to effectively and efficiently kill the enemy and break their stuff. Not much use on the outside and you get little if any recognition for it in any real world job. Recruiters have quotas to fill and are in no way interested in guiding you to your best fit. If you have already taken the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), your aptitude and SKA's( Skills, Knowledge and Abilities) will reflect your potentials to be used in matching required qualification scores in a MOS (Military Occupational Specialty). Infantry is amongst the lowest scores as is MP (Military Police) but MP does open doors outside of the service in security and protection services as well as government positions in Homeland Security, Border agent, FBI, Secret Service and police forces, if that's your thing. Combat medic is basic triage and you don't need high scores or even a separate MOS, at least in my day you didn't. Several of us were selected and certified as combat medics when I was in an !!B position. These positions IE: Infantry (11B) come with a contract and typically a bonus which is extremely difficult to break without consequences. Be sure to have language in your contract that assures your position and specialty is defined. Get a lawyer to review the contract and explain the implications to you. It is possible to move around (cross-train) if you have the support in your chain of command for the good of the service, however, in times of need they will pull you out and back to the 11B you go. Before you sign anything, gather massive amounts of information and implications to the reality those choices you make have on your life in the service.
Good Luck!

So you need to look at it two ways. You are signing up for a long term commitment. The standard contract is 4 years active and 4 years inactive. That's an 8 year commitment. Pick an MOS you feel will fit your goals and interests. We don't know what you like or what checks your own personal boxes. IT and aviation have plenty of job opportunities post service but if you have zero interest in those things that wouldn't be a good fit for you.

First take “The ASVAB is a standardized test that reveals areas of strength and ability in science, math, and language. Taking the test is one of the first steps before you enlist.”
2. What is your preference for a job or your skills. If you are 18 or older what are your strengths, do you like health, electronics, office administration etc etc. Everyone is an 11B and the recruiter will try that MOS on your first contact this is for the Army.
Any branch, You are going to ask and they will offer is a negotiation. At the end is up to you. Some MOS offer bonus do you want to learn something for your future? Or you can take the bonus and shoot’s yourself in the foot. On these days of low recruiting numbers who know you may be offer what you want.
All branches of the military are good. Good luck to you.

What ever you do , like what that is first* And see if it the MOS has a civilian counter-part. My last 8 yrs in the Corp spent as a MP as I was a policer officer on e the outside. The very best of luck, be safe and be Blessed and pray for guidance.

To deliver advice beyond the obvious we need to know what your mid term/long term goals are.