Description
AOC 17X is for personnel classification only upon designation for Branch 17 to indicate the officer does not meet the AOC qualifications outlined in DA Pam 600-3. Upon completion of formal training or education the officer will be awarded AOC 17A. AOC 17X will not be used to code positions.
Core Skills
- foundational cyber operations understanding
- basic network and system concepts
- risk and threat awareness in cyberspace
- staff planning and coordination support
- policy and doctrine interpretation
- technical communication with cyber specialists
- requirements definition and documentation
- stakeholder coordination across cyber and intel teams
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- CYBERSECURITY
- IT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.