Army MOS · Support
H3 Physical Security Operations
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
Physical Security Operations soldiers plan, coordinate, and assess systems that safeguard personnel, equipment, facilities, material, and documents from unauthorized access and other threats. They conduct surveys and inspections of mission essential, critical, and vulnerable activities, then recommend physical security requirements to commanders.
Notes & Sources
- H3 (Physical Security Operations) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Military Police School), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in the planning, coordinating and assessing of physical security systems designed to safeguard personnel and prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents" Award requirement: "Must successfully complete the Conventional Physical Security Course, U.S." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 31B and 31E only." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI H3 Physical Security Operations
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: H3 ', lines 3317-3328
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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