Civil Affairs Officer

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About

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History of this career field

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Qualifications for this career field

Best to go see a recruiter and well as visit a Civil Affairs unit, because qualifications have changed and will change with the needs and the war effort.

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Best parts of having this specialty

During deployments expect to function like a contractor, project manager, and an accountant, so learn spread sheet bookkeeping, and study up on the culture of the people where you are headed, because you are the subject matter expert on culture. Also don't listen to the Psych Ops side of the house, because they are full of MISO soup.

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Worst parts of having this specialty

That we are called the Peace Corps with Guns.

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Advice on how to transfer to this specialty

Go visit a Civil Affairs unit, and see if it is right for you, because you are required to think outside the box, most of the time.

Most recent contributors: CPT Pedro Meza