Transportation & Logistics

Career Management Fields 88 and 92 cover every part of the Army’s sustainment mission: moving people and equipment, fueling vehicles and aircraft, managing supplies, and keeping units fed and healthy in the field. These are the jobs that keep every combat operation running. Without transportation and logistics soldiers, no unit can fight for long.

The family spans 13 MOSs across two CMFs. CMF 88 (Transportation Corps) focuses on physically moving personnel, cargo, and vehicles by road, water, and air. CMF 92 (Quartermaster Corps) covers the supply chain behind those movements: fuel, food, water, equipment accountability, parachute systems, laundry, and the recovery of fallen soldiers. The two fields overlap constantly in practice: transportation and supply soldiers work side by side at every echelon from company to theater.

If you like the idea of keeping systems running under pressure, working with vehicles or specialized equipment, or managing the kind of logistics problems that decide whether a unit can execute its mission, this career field is worth a serious look. The civilian transferability across this family is strong. Commercial driving licenses, HAZMAT certifications, supply chain software experience, culinary credentials, and water treatment operator licenses all follow you out of uniform.

At a Glance

All training lengths are AIT only and do not include the standard 10-week Basic Combat Training that precedes every MOS course. The 92R pipeline also requires a 3-week Basic Airborne Course at Fort Moore, GA, making it the longest total pipeline in this family.

Which Role Fits You?

The 13 MOSs in this family break into four clusters based on what the day-to-day work actually looks like.

Driving and vehicle operations is the largest cluster and the most visible. If you want to operate heavy equipment, run convoy missions, and develop professional driving skills you can use immediately after service, start with 88M Motor Transport Operator. The 88M MOS trains you on a full range of tactical wheeled vehicles and qualifies you for a commercial driver’s license. 88H Cargo Specialist fits this cluster too: your equipment is bigger (container handlers, cranes, forklifts) and the work happens at ports and aerial terminals rather than on the road, but the hands-on physical nature is the same. If you want to operate Army watercraft and work on marine propulsion systems, 88L Watercraft Engineer is one of the rarest and most technically specialized roles in the entire Army.

Supply management and logistics coordination suits people who prefer organized systems, data, and accountability over physical equipment operation. 92A Automated Logistical Specialist and 92Y Unit Supply Specialist both work with GCSS-Army and manage millions of dollars in equipment accountability: 92A at the supply support activity level, 92Y at the unit supply room. 88N Transportation Management Coordinator operates at a higher echelon, planning and synchronizing movement across all transport modes rather than moving cargo directly. All three MOSs translate well to civilian logistics, supply chain management, and ERP software careers.

Petroleum, fuel, and technical science roles sit at the intersection of logistics and technical expertise. 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist operates refueling systems and manages fuel distribution from bulk storage to forward units. 92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist tests those fuels at the molecular level: running ASTM laboratory methods to certify that every drop of JP-8 and diesel meets military specifications before it reaches an engine. The 92L requires an ST composite score, which reflects the science-heavy nature of the work, and transitions cleanly into civilian chemistry and quality control careers.

Field support and sustainment roles keep units healthy and functional during extended operations. 92G Culinary Specialist feeds the force at scale in garrison and deploys with field kitchens. 92W Water Treatment Specialist purifies water sources using ROWPU systems when conventional supply fails. 92S Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist operates mobile laundry and shower systems that prevent disease and non-battle injuries during extended field operations. 92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist carries out the Army’s obligation to recover and return fallen service members. 92R Parachute Rigger is the most specialized in this group: you must be airborne-qualified, you pack parachutes that paratroopers’ lives depend on, and you rig heavy equipment for precision airdrop.

The comparison table above shows the ASVAB composite for each MOS. If you’re deciding between roles, that’s the most practical filter: your scores will open some doors and close others.

Common Entry Requirements

All CMF 88 and CMF 92 roles require a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, and a minimum AFQT score of 31 for active duty enlistment. None of the 13 MOSs require a security clearance at initial award, which makes this family accessible to applicants who cannot pass a clearance investigation. Most AIT for CMF 88 takes place at the U.S. Army Transportation School at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Most AIT for CMF 92 takes place at the U.S. Army Quartermaster School at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. See each role’s profile below for specific ASVAB line scores, training details, and additional requirements.

Career Field Directory

Transportation Corps (CMF 88)

• 88H Cargo Specialist: load, rig, and transship cargo at ports and aerial terminals using cranes and container handlers
• 88L Watercraft Engineer: maintain and repair propulsion systems on Army vessels, one of the rarest MOS in the Army
• 88M Motor Transport Operator: drive and operate tactical wheeled vehicles in convoys; leaves you CDL-qualified for civilian trucking
• 88N Transportation Management Coordinator: plan and synchronize movement of cargo and personnel across all transport modes at the theater level

Quartermaster Corps (CMF 92)

• 92A Automated Logistical Specialist: manage supply operations and equipment accountability in GCSS-Army at the support activity level
• 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist: receive, test, store, and distribute bulk fuel for ground and aviation units in garrison and the field
• 92G Culinary Specialist: prepare and manage food service for hundreds of soldiers; eligible for American Culinary Federation recognition
• 92L Petroleum Laboratory Specialist: test petroleum products using ASTM laboratory methods to certify fuel quality before issue
• 92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist: search, recover, and process remains of fallen service members in compliance with Geneva Convention requirements
• 92R Parachute Rigger: pack, inspect, and rig parachutes for airborne operations; airborne qualification required
• 92S Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist: operate mobile laundry and shower units to protect force health in extended field operations
• 92W Water Treatment Specialist: purify and distribute safe drinking water using ROWPU systems when conventional supply is unavailable
• 92Y Unit Supply Specialist: run the unit supply room, manage property accountability, and track all equipment on the unit property book

Related Resources

Explore all enlisted career paths at the Army’s enlisted careers hub to compare this family against other CMFs. Your ASVAB composite scores determine which MOSs in this family are available to you: the ASVAB study guide covers every line score composite and how to prepare for the sections that matter most. If you’re considering a timed test from home before your MEPS visit, the PiCAT preparation guide explains how the computerized adaptive version works and what to expect.