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12B Combat Engineer

Supports mobility, construction, obstacle reduction, and field engineering missions.

ASVABCO 82
Training14 weeks One Station Unit Training
Physical demandsHeavy
ClearanceRequirements vary by assignment

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • Supports mobility, construction, obstacle reduction, and field engineering missions.
  • Train on and maintain assigned systems, equipment, and records

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Construction basicsDemolition safetyTeam operations

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 0–9 semester hours.

EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (14 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

Related degree ideas

  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering Technology

Civilian connection

Potential civilian jobs related to 12B experience.

Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.

Potential role

Engineering technician

Illustrative salary information: $45,000–$100,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and required credentials

Example employers: Construction firms, Utilities, Public works agencies

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Potential role

Utilities technician

Illustrative salary information: $45,000–$100,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and required credentials

Example employers: Construction firms, Utilities, Public works agencies

Search current Utilities technician jobs on Indeed ↗

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