Private RallyPoint Member7094159<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>38G - Military Government Functional Specialist<br />38A - Civil Affairs Officer<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38g.htm">https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38g.htm</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38a.htm">https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38a.htm</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Would 38A be a good backup for 38G since both are part of Civil Affairs?2021-07-08T00:35:04-04:00Private RallyPoint Member7094159<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>38G - Military Government Functional Specialist<br />38A - Civil Affairs Officer<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38g.htm">https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38g.htm</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38a.htm">https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/officer/aoc_38a.htm</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Would 38A be a good backup for 38G since both are part of Civil Affairs?2021-07-08T00:35:04-04:002021-07-08T00:35:04-04:00Nicholas Schrader7095654<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was able to sit down with a few 38G at my new unit. They mentioned that a 38A can be a 38G but a 38G cannot be a 38A. The recommended to go for 38A first, then switch over to 38G, that way if I want out, I can resort back to 38A. Something to consider, other 38A/G please correct me if I am wrong. So based on my knowledge and advice from a current 38G, go 38A first. <br /><br />Keep in mind I am a 38B now. So if I went straight to 38G I would essentially corner myself into that niche - which is fine by me.Response by Nicholas Schrader made Jul 8 at 2021 3:59 PM2021-07-08T15:59:46-04:002021-07-08T15:59:46-04:002021-07-08T00:35:04-04:00