A plain-language guide for employers, so you know what you are looking at when a veteran's credentials appear on an application.
You are under no obligation to accept military credentials when posting a role on WorkHonest. Selecting that option is entirely your choice, and we respect that different roles have different requirements.
But we do ask you to consider one thing before deciding: military training is rigorous, structured, and often directly equivalent to what a 4-year degree program teaches, sometimes more so. A Navy C School graduate has completed hundreds of hours of hands-on technical instruction in a specific discipline. An Army MOS holder has been trained, tested, and certified to operate in high-pressure environments where the stakes of failure are real.
The purpose of this page is not to tell you what to do. It is to give you enough context to make a genuinely informed decision. Your strongest candidate for a role may have credentials you have not seen before. We built this page so you know what they mean.
| MOS / Credential | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25B IT Specialist | Network administration, systems maintenance, cybersecurity fundamentals, help desk operations | BS Information Technology or CompTIA A+/Network+ Often includes hands-on experience that exceeds entry-level IT degree programs |
| 92A Automated Logistical Specialist | Supply chain management, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics systems | BS Supply Chain Management or Logistics Directly applicable to operations, procurement, and distribution roles |
| 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist | Communications systems, network infrastructure, signal operations, technical support | BS Telecommunications or Network Engineering |
| 68W Combat Medic | Emergency medical care, patient assessment, trauma response, pharmacology basics | EMT-Basic to EMT-Paramedic plus clinical experience ACE recommends college credit for 68W training |
| 15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer | Mechanical systems, hydraulics, avionics, preventive maintenance, technical documentation | AS Aviation Maintenance Technology or A&P Certificate |
| 11B Infantry / NCO Leadership | Team leadership, mission planning, operations under pressure, personnel management | Management or Operations coursework plus demonstrated leadership experience Leadership credentials increase substantially at E-5 and above |
| Rating / School | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| IT (Information Systems Technician) A School | Networking, cybersecurity basics, systems administration, communications infrastructure | AS Information Technology or CompTIA Network+/Security+ |
| IT C School | Advanced network architecture, satellite communications, classified systems, enterprise IT | BS Information Technology or CCNA-level certification C School graduates have often managed systems at a complexity level beyond most civilian entry-level IT roles |
| HM (Hospital Corpsman) A School | Medical terminology, patient care, pharmacology, emergency response, clinical procedures | EMT-Paramedic or Surgical Technician Certificate |
| CS (Culinary Specialist) A School | Food service management, nutrition, large-scale kitchen operations, inventory, cost control | AS Culinary Arts or Food Service Management Certificate |
| LS (Logistics Specialist) A School | Supply chain, inventory management, procurement, shipping and receiving, financial accountability | BS Supply Chain Management or Logistics Certificate |
| ET (Electronics Technician) C School | Advanced electronics, radar systems, communications equipment, troubleshooting | BS Electronics Engineering Technology or ETA Certification |
| AFSC / Credential | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 3D0X2 Cyber Systems Operations | Network security, systems administration, intrusion detection, incident response | BS Cybersecurity or CompTIA Security+/CySA+ USAF cyber training is among the most rigorous in the military. Many 3D0X2 graduates hold multiple certifications |
| 3F0X1 Personnel | HR administration, benefits management, records management, organizational support | AS Human Resources or PHR preparation coursework |
| 2S0X1 Materiel Management | Supply chain, inventory systems, procurement, warehousing, property accountability | BS Supply Chain Management or APICS CSCP preparation |
| 4N0X1 Aerospace Medical Service | Patient care, emergency medicine, aeromedical evacuation, clinical support | EMT-Basic to Paramedic with additional clinical training |
| 6F0X1 Financial Management | Budget execution, accounting, financial reporting, auditing, resource management | BS Accounting or Finance with government accounting emphasis |
| MOS / Credential | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 0651 Data Network Specialist | Network administration, telecommunications, systems configuration, help desk | AS Information Technology or CompTIA A+/Network+ |
| 3043 Supply Chain and Material Management | Inventory control, logistics coordination, procurement, distribution management | BS Supply Chain Management or Operations Management |
| 0111 Administrative Specialist | Records management, HR administration, correspondence, organizational support | AS Business Administration or Office Management Certificate |
| Staff NCO (E-6 and above) | Personnel management, training program development, mission planning, resource allocation | BS Management or equivalent leadership and management experience Staff NCOs routinely manage teams of 10 to 50 people. This is real management experience |
| Rating | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| IT (Information Systems Technician) | Network administration, communications systems, cybersecurity, systems support | BS Information Technology or CompTIA Network+/Security+ |
| SK (Storekeeper) | Supply chain, procurement, inventory management, financial accountability | BS Supply Chain Management or Logistics |
| HS (Health Services Technician) | Emergency medical care, patient administration, pharmacy operations, health records | EMT-Paramedic or Medical Assistant with clinical experience |
| ME (Maritime Enforcement Specialist) | Law enforcement, investigation, use of force, compliance operations, leadership | Criminal Justice degree or Law Enforcement Certificate |
| Specialty | What They Trained In | Civilian Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Spacecraft Operations | Satellite command and control, orbital mechanics, telemetry monitoring, anomaly resolution | BS Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering |
| Cyberspace Operations | Offensive and defensive cyber operations, network security, threat analysis | BS Cybersecurity or equivalent CISSP/CEH preparation |
| Intelligence | Threat analysis, geospatial intelligence, data synthesis, adversary assessment | BS Intelligence Studies or Data Analysis |
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