Army MOS · Support
38G Military Government
Overview
A Military Government officer applies civilian expertise in areas such as public health, public safety, administration, infrastructure, commerce, or education to Civil Affairs tasks. The officer helps assess, monitor, protect, reinforce, establish, and transition political, economic, social, and cultural institutions and capabilities across operational environments.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- civil-military coordination
- public administration and governance
- infrastructure and public works planning
- public health and welfare systems understanding
- economic and commerce analysis
- stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- data collection and assessment
- interagency and NGO coordination
- strategic communication
- cross-cultural communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Public Health
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) · Funded · STAR
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
- Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM)
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
- Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
- Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Related Occupations
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Emergency Management Directors
- Project Management Specialists
- Financial Risk Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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