Army MOS · Support
COMMON AR Soldier Common Core
Overview
Soldier Common Core encompasses duties that any Soldier may perform regardless of military occupational specialty. Related credentials may apply to some of these common duties, depending on each credential's eligibility requirements.
Core Skills
- basic computer literacy
- office productivity software use
- information security awareness
- records and document management
- digital communication etiquette
- basic data entry and quality control
- following technical procedures
- team collaboration
- time management
- adaptability to new systems
Civilian Software & Tools
- Google Workspace software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP Concur
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
Career Growth
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP)
What the Work Involves
- Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
- Make travel arrangements for executives.
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
- Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
Related Occupations
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Administrative Services Managers
- File Clerks
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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