Title
What it is: The Title Column lists the military occupation code and title of military jobs that are matched to the civilian job category. It is commonly referred to as a Military Occupation Code (MOC). Each of the military services has its own classification system and use different language to describe their military occupation codes. The Army and Marine Corps have Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), the Navy and Coast Guard have Ratings, and the Air Force has Air Force Occupational Specialties (AFSCs).
Why it’s important: Each military occupational code has a unique job description and specific job duties. Knowing the military occupational code is important to learning about the specific skills of service members within each area.
What to do: Click on the military occupational code/title in the Title column to go to a page that provides more details on job tasks for the civilian job, the military job, and how well they match.
Personnel Category
What it is: The Personnel Category column indicates whether a military job is categorized as enlisted or officer. The three basic categories and some of the key distinctions between them are:
- Enlisted: Carry out fundamental operations of the military, taking on managerial and leadership responsibilities as they advance
- Warrant Officer: Highly specialized technical experts and trainers
- Officer: Commissioned officers who manage, lead, plan and problem solve
Why it’s important: Knowing the whether a military occupation is enlisted or officer gives an initial indication of the type of tasks service members in that occupation are likely to perform, such as managerial or technical.
What to do: Review the personnel category and use as an indicator of the overall type of job tasks performed by the military occupational code.
Separated in FY16
What it is: The Separated in FY16 column indicates how many service members “separated” or left the military in a particular military job during FY16. The number of separated service members is grouped into categories of many (>=1,000), some (100 to 999), few (1 to 99), and none. The categories are represented by stars. The data source is the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC).
Why it’s important: There are likely to be more service members with the specific skills associated with that military job looking for employment if there were a large number separating.
What to do: Review the personnel category and use as an indicator of the overall type of job tasks performed by the military occupational code.
Requirements Met?
What it is: The Requirements Met column indicates how closely the military occupations match the civilian job as indicated by the words Most, Some, and Few. The definitions of Most, Some and Few are:
- Most – Most tasks performed in these energy careers (approximately 70 percent or more) are duties performed by service members in the military jobs or specialties listed. Individual experiences will vary.
- Some – Some tasks performed in these energy careers (between 40 and 69 percent) are duties performed by service members in the military jobs or specialties listed. These careers may require additional training, education or experience. Individual experiences will vary.
- Few – Some, but fewer, tasks performed in these energy careers (between 10 and 39 percent) are duties performed by service members in the military jobs or specialties listed. These careers are likely to require additional training, education or experience. Individual experiences will vary.
Why it’s important: Military occupations categorized as Most are the military jobs that closely match the civilian occupation. Military occupations categorized as Some or Few share similar tasks with the civilian occupation but may need additional training or experience to qualify.
What to do: Click on the military occupational code/title in the Title column to go to a page that provides specific details on job tasks for the civilian job, the military job, and how well they match.
