US Army Combat Engineer (12B)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Combat engineers primarily supervise, serve or assist as a member of a team when they are tackling rough terrain in combat situations. They provide their expertise in areas such as mobility, counter mobility, survivability, and general engineering.

Job Duties:

• Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles and defensive positions
• Place and detonate explosives
• Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers
• Prepare and install firing systems for demolition and explosives
• Detect mines visually or with mine detectors

Eligibility:

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
• No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)
• No history of a felony-level offense.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).

Training:

Job training for combat engineers requires 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.

 
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Basic demolitions
• Basic explosive hazards
• Constructing wire obstacles
• Fixed bridge building
• Basic urban operations
• Operating heavy equipment 

Helpful Skills:

• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
• Interest in engineering
• Enjoy working outdoors

Required ASVAB Score(s):
Combat (CO): 87

Compensation:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. 

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs:

You could earn up to $50K in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. 

Education Benefits:

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in the fields of construction, building inspection or building engineering.