Special Operations
Army Special Operations covers two career management fields: CMF 18 (Special Forces) and CMF 37 (Psychological Operations). These jobs demand top physical fitness, mental toughness, and the ability to operate in small teams across hostile or austere environments.
Preparing for this career field? Most MOS jobs listed below require specific ASVAB line scores. Our ASVAB study guide covers every composite and how to raise the scores that matter for your target MOS. First-time testers may qualify for the PiCAT, the at-home version of the ASVAB.
Special Forces (CMF 18)
- 18X Special Forces Candidate – the entry point for enlisting into the Special Forces pipeline
- 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant – weapons expert on a 12-man ODA
- 18C Special Forces Engineer Sergeant – demolitions, construction, and field fortifications
- 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant – trauma medicine and prolonged field care
- 18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant – tactical communications and satellite systems
- 18F Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant – plans and coordinates ODA operations, intelligence fusion, and mission analysis
Civil Affairs (CMF 38)
- 38B Civil Affairs Specialist – works with local governments and civilian populations to support military operations
Psychological Operations (CMF 37)
- 37F Psychological Operations Specialist – influence operations and media production
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