What do you consider to be the most intellectual jobs in the military?

SPC Chad Kolod — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:11:48 -0400

Just found this list of the 6 most intellectually tough jobs in the military. Do you agree? What would you add?

1. Navy Electronics Technician Nuclear - electronics technician navy

These sailors test, calibrate, maintain, and repair reactor instrumentation and control systems on surface ships and submarines.

2. Navy Machinist’s Mate Nuclear - machinist's mate navy

These are the guys who make the ship move. Their main job is to operate, maintain, and repair the steam plant that provides propulsion, electric power, potable water, and service steam to the ship.

3. Navy Electrician’s Mate Nuclear -electrician's mate nuclear

These sailors operate and perform maintenance on generators, switchboards, control equipment and electrical equipment. They direct electricity to all spaces on the ship.

Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program
To qualify for the three rates (Navy jobs) above, applicants must meet at least one of these ASVAB score combinations. After qualifying, the sailor must choose which rate they will pursue: Electronics Technician Nuclear, Machinist’s Mate Nuclear, or Electrician’s Mate Nuclear.

No matter which they choose, nuclear sailors must attend Nuclear Power School (NPS) in Charleston, South Carolina, where they learn the basics of nuclear power plants and associated equipment. The course is an intense study of nuclear physics and reactor engineering. Upon completion, nuclear sailors move onto their designated “A” school where they get specific with their rate. A nuclear sailor’s average contract length is six years because their training takes about two years. Learn more about the Navy Nuclear Field.

4. Air Force Scientific Applications Specialist - Technical Application Specialist

ASVAB Line Score: Air Force line scores of Mechanical 88 & Electrical 85 and above.

These airmen use classified techniques and tools to detect, gather, analyze, and report the use of weapons throughout the world. These include nuclear, chemical, biological, and other weapons. Basically, they’re like the CSI for weapons.

To become a Scientific Applications Specialist, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with 15 college credits. Their skills are based on mathematics, electronics, physics, data analysis, and careful observation. Learn more about Scientific Applications Specialist.

5. Navy Cryptologic Technician – Networks cryptologic technician

To qualify for this rate, applicants must meet at least one of these ASVAB score combinations:

A combined score of 235 in subsections (AR) Arithmetic Reasoning, (MK) Mechanical Knowledge and (GS) General Science.
A combined score of 235 in subsections (VE) Verbal, (AR) Arithmetic reasoning, (MK) Mechanical knowledge, and (MC) Mechanical Comprehension.
These sailors collect, decipher and translate enemy communications. They provide computer network defense, access tool development, and computer network forensics.

Sailors who go into this field train for an additional 30 weeks after basic training. Learn more about the CTN rate.

6. Army Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer

ASVAB Line Score: An Army electronics score of 117 or above.

These soldiers install, operate, and maintain satellite communications for the Army in remote locations around the world. They make sure the lines of communications are always running.

They also identify and report electronic jamming and deception and apply appropriate electronic retaliation on attackers. Learn more about Satellite Communication Systems Operator – Maintainer.

http://www.wearethemighty.com/tough-military-jobs-2015-06

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Response by SPC Chad Kolod made Jun 20 at 2015 4:13 PM

SPC Chad Kolod — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:13:13 -0400

My speciality is number 6 and I would adjust their ad by saying that the army controls the DOD satellites for the entire military. As well as for other DOD entities, not just for the army!

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jun 20 at 2015 4:33 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:33:51 -0400

Historically I'd say artillery officer or aircraft navigator. Most of their functions are now computerized.

Today I'd vote for Intel analyst.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 5:02 PM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:02:54 -0400

I am an ex navy nuc. I believe those jobs are the most intelect jobs in the military. The other jobs i would consider to be more intelligence tho.
but which one gets treated better for the job they do? I don't think it is the nucs

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 20 at 2015 5:32 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:32:50 -0400

I am sure there exist tough tactical jobs.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 20 at 2015 7:01 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 19:01:23 -0400

SPC Chad Kolod, the most intellectually challenging jobs in the military may not even be published.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2015 12:03 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:03:54 -0400

Cyber and maybe drone operator

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jun 21 at 2015 11:47 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 23:47:47 -0400

I still wonder how I passed this course.
http://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2010/09/28/

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Sep 21 at 2015 1:04 PM

SPC David Hannaman — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:04:37 -0400

My original MOS was 35G... Biomedical Equipment Repair, AIT was 13 months as I remember, and there was a high washout rate. That was 1989.

If I were to do it all over in today's world, I'd be looking for something network or computer related... I've heard of MOS that basically set you up for Cisco certification, and after ETS you're ready to step into a $100k / year job.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2020 12:19 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:19:04 -0500

Airforce 1N4A (Army 35F) is pretty intellectually challenging. Pretty intense startup and the training never really ends.

Response by COL Jon Lopey made Apr 24 at 2020 8:10 PM

COL Jon Lopey — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:10:33 -0400

Chad: I attended a joint school with some Navy officers, including some nuclear specialists, and they are definitely some pretty "scary" sharp people. One of them told me that some officers don't pass the nuclear course. I am gong to throw a curve ball; however, I think the Infantry is an "intellectual" job because you have to master a lot of Soldier and infantry skills, be proficient with a number of weapons' systems, and you have to be able to shoot, move, and communicate without getting yourself or someone else killed. I would say our Special Operations forces have to be intellectual as well, since they master infantry, cultural, language, kinetic, and non-kinetic battle TTPs, and many other technical skills, and they often operate in hostile terrain and typically vastly outnumbered by our adversaries. They are successful because they are "thinkers" more so than peddlers of violence although they do both very, very well. Great question! COL L

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2020 8:24 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:24:58 -0400

SOF jobs, army boat Warrants, attaches,