MOS 38A Civil Affairs Specialist
The civil affairs (CA) specialist supervises, researches, coordinates, conducts, and participates in analysis, planning, and production of CA related documents and actions encompassing both strategic and tactical CA operations for Army, joint, and combined military commands. Duties of MOS 38A at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 38A1O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Assists in routine coordination, conducts research, analysis and production of civil affairs related products and actions supporting functional specialty missions.
(2) MOSC 38A2O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Performs coordination, conducts research, analysis and production of civil affairs related products and actions supporting functional specialty missions.
(3) MOSC 38A3O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Supervises, coordinates and participates in analysis, planning and production of civil affairs related products and actions supporting functional specialty missions and research.
(4) MOSC 38A4O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Supervises research, analysis and conduct of civil a related missions.
(5) MOSC 38A5O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Supervises activities in support of planning, research, analysis and conduct of all functional area civil affairs mission.
b. Physical demands rating and qualification for initial award of MOS.
Civil affairs specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of medium.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area ST.
(4) A security clearance of SECRET.
(5) A high school graduate or equivalent.
(6) No information in Provost Marshall, intelligence, MPRJ or medical records which would prevent the granting of a security clearance under the provisions of AR 204-5.
(7) No records of conviction by a court materiel.
(8) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.
(9) Formal training (completion of MOS 38A conducted under the auspices of the JFK Warfare Center and School) mandatory.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-38A-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-38A-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-38A-3. Standards of grade TDA N/A
