ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FORMS
- 104R, Planned Academic Record
- 137R, Authorization to Access Student Records
- 139R, Cadet Application and Enrollment Record
- DD93, Record of Emergency Data
- DD2005, Privacy Act Statement Health Care Records
- SF1199, Direct Deposit Form
- SGLI, Servicemember Group Life Insurance
- W4, Employees Withholding Certificate
Tactics Click “Tactics” for more training aids
Branches of the Army Click branches for more information
ADJUTANT GENERAL (AG) The personnel people for the Army. AG officers manage all personnel systems within the Army that impact on unit readiness, morale, and career patterns.
AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY (ADA) Protects and defends the third dimension- AIRSPACE-against aircraft and missiles with systems such as the Patriot and Stinger.
ARMOR (AR) The heritage of the US Horse Cavalry. This is the Mounted Arm of Decision and the proponent for Scouts and Reconnaissance.
AVIATION (AV) The largest air force in our nation, including transport, utility, scout, and attack helicopters. Aviation officers serve in all aspects associated with flight operations.
CHEMICAL (CM) Includes assignments in operations, logistics, training, intelligence, research, and analysis.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS (EN) Includes such fields as combat, construction, topographic, civil works, environmental engineering, and other specialties.
CYBER (ARCYBER) Global operations conducted 24/7 protecting the United States electronic assets including the Department of Defense information Network.
FIELD ARTILLERY (FA) The fire support branch of cannons, rockets, and missiles. This branch also coordinates all supporting fires of artillery, air power, and naval gunfire.
FINANCE (FC) The money and pay people for the soldier. All aspects of pay, allowances, accounting, and contracting involve Finance officers. (Requires degree in business, accounting, or computer science).
INFANTRY (IN) Forms the nucleus of the Army’s fighting strength. The mission is to maintain a state of readiness in preparation for combat worldwide.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (MI) One of the largest branches with specialties in tactical intelligence, counter-intelligence, signals and electronic intelligence security, surveillance, and aerial reconnaissance.
MILITARY POLICE (MP) MP Officers must be prepared to conduct wartime rear area operations as well as peacetime law enforcement, criminal investigation, counter-terrorism, physical security, and corrections.
ORDNANCE (OD) The largest branch that develops, produces, acquires, and supports the Army’s weapon systems, ammunition, missiles, and wheeled and tracked vehicles. Specialties are Tank/Automotive, Missile/Electronics, and Munitions material management as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
QUARTERMASTER (QM) The “Sustainers of the Army” plan and direct all activities which provide food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapon systems, and field services (laundry, telephone, parachute rigging, etc.)
SIGNAL (SC) To function, an Army must communicate. The Army uses all types of radio and cellular phone technology as well as satellites, lasers, and computer systems. Assignments range from the tactical level to the White House Communications Agency.
TRANSPORTATION (TC) All activities to move people, equipment, and supplies to include all land, sea, and air transport systems.
