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38B Civil Affairs Specialist

As a Civil Affairs Specialist, you’ll be the link between the Army and local civilians around the world. You will identify what critical resources local citizens may need during missions or in crisis situations, fostering and maintaining dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations. And you’ll be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents.

ASVABGT 107
Training10 weeks of Basic Training + 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
Physical demandsHeavy
ClearanceNo security-clearance requirement is listed on the current public GoArmy profile

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • As a Civil Affairs Specialist, you’ll be the link between the Army and local civilians around the world.
  • You will identify what critical resources local citizens may need during missions or in crisis situations, fostering and maintaining dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations.
  • And you’ll be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Civil AffairsCultural Awareness & CommunicationsHumanitarian AidAnalyze information and make decisionsCommunicate EffectivelyInterest in other cultures

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 (13 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

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  • Emergency Management
  • Criminal Justice

Civilian connection

Potential civilian jobs related to 38B experience.

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

Potential role

Public Relations Manager

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Public safety agencies, Government contractors, Industrial employers

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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Potential role

Crisis Communications Specialist

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Public safety agencies, Government contractors, Industrial employers

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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Potential role

Social Service Case Manager

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Public safety agencies, Government contractors, Industrial employers

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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