Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
19D Cavalry Scout
Overview
A Cavalry Scout leads, serves, or assists within a scout crew, squad, section, or platoon. The scout conducts reconnaissance, security, cordon and search, and other combat operations.
Core Skills
- reconnaissance and surveillance
- reporting and information collection
- map reading and land navigation
- situational awareness
- radio and digital communications procedures
- observation and detailed note taking
- risk assessment in dynamic environments
- teamwork and small-unit leadership
- operating in austere conditions
- time-sensitive decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Computerized inventory tracking software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Private Security
- Physical Security
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Automobile/Light Truck: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2) · Funded · Promotion points
- Automobile/Light Truck: Brakes (A5) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
- Certified Mapping Scientist, GIS/LIS
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA)
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
What the Work Involves
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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