Civil Affairs Soldiers operate in teams in support of both conventional and special operations forces. Civil Affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. They also locate civil resources to support military operations, mitigate non-combatant injury or incident, minimize civilian interference with military operations, facilitate humanitarian assistance activities, and establish and maintain communication with civilian aid agencies and organizations.
38B1O - Skill Level One
Civil Affairs Specialist: Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Maintain overlays, journals, status boards, visual display products, and graphs. Processes classified material. Assist in preparing military briefings. Installs and operates various voice and data communication devices. Operates automated data processing equipment and various computer programs. Assist in the conduct of assessments, coordination, research, analysis and production of civil affairs related products for Areas of Operation (AO) and actions supporting the conduct of CAactivities) CAO and CMO.
38B2O - Skill Level Two
Civil Affairs NCO: Supervises and performs all duties of preceding skill level. Coordinates resources required to support tactical CA teams. Coordinates and participates in assessments. Assist in evaluating and analyzing research and production of civil affairs area studies and CMO estimates. Assist in conducting liaison and coordinates with representatives of IPIs, IOs, NGOs and OGAs. Learn basic skills in dealing with media representatives. Reports actions required to support the conduct of CAO and CMO, CAactivities, to various staff sections.
38B3O - Skill Level Three
Civil Affairs NCO: Supervises and performs all duties of preceding skill levels. Assesses and determines the capabilities and effectiveness of indigenous systems (governance ; public health & welfare; public infrastructure; public safety/rule of law ; economics; and public education and information) and the impact of those systems on CAO, CMO, and Civil Affairs activities. Advises, facilitates and assists in restoring, establishing, organizing, and operating indigenous systems, equipment, personnel and facilities as directed. Coordinate resources to support government administration, CAO, CMO, and CAactivities. Assesses and determines the impact of military operations on indigenous systems. Supervises, coordinates, and participates in evaluating, and analyzing research, planning and production of CAarea studies and CMO estimates. Conducts liaison and coordinates with representatives of IPIs, IOs, NGOs and OGAs. Conduct briefings to military, IPI, IO, NGO and OGA leaders and agencies. Supervise actions supporting the conduct of CAO, CMO and CA activities.
38B4O - Skill Level Four
38B50 - Skill Level Five
School Information
Team Sergeant: Supervises and performs all duties of preceding skill levels. Plans and organizes work schedules and assigns specific tasks. Perform administrative, operational and training duties for CA Team mission preparation and during operations. Develops plans and provides operational oversight and supervision in rehabilitating or establishing indigenous systems, equipment, personnel, and facilities. Supervise research, analysis and conduct of area studies and CMO estimates. ConductsCAand U.S. Army common core training programs for the command. Perform joint, interagency and multinational (JIM) CAO and CMO planning from the battalion to the joint task force command levels. Serve as liaison between supported commands, representatives of NGO/IOs and local U.S. and host nation government officials.
38B50 - Skill Level Five
First Sergeant: Supervises and performs all duties of preceding skill levels. Assists CA commanders and staff officers in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, training and coordination activities for CMO at all levels of command.Serve as the senior enlisted adviser to commanders of CAcompanies, battalions, brigades and commands. Perform joint, interagency, and multinational (JIM) CMO planning primarily at the CA command, joint task force, MACOM and geographic combatant command levels.
School Information
School: 331 Location: P.O. BOX 70696, FT BRAGG, NC
Course: 570-38B30 (ZZ-CAT III/IV) Phase:
Course Title: CIVIL AFFAIRS QUALIFICATION (CA SPEC)
FY: 2010 School: 331 Course: 570-38B30 (ZZ-CAT III/IV) Phase: Course Length: 41 Weeks 0.0 Days
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisites in the Prerequisite Courses section. See other sections.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army NCOs must meet all requirements for initial award of the MOS as prescribed in DA PAM 611-21, Para. 10-134, Military Occupational Classification and Structure.- The Active Army 38B MOS is open for reclassification of Active Army NCOs in grade E5 (SGT) or E6 (SSG) with a minimum of 5 years of active federal service.- Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis for E6 (SSG) promotable or E7 (SFC) Soldiers.- Soldiers must be a graduate of Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) or its equivalent.- Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance (Interim Secret clearances are acceptable to attend the course).- Active Army Soldiers mustbe Airborne qualified for or volunteer for Airborne training.- Active Army Soldiers must have a qualifying DLAB score IAW AR 611-6.Any variation from the above standards requires a waiver from the CG, USAJFKSWCS.
Course Scope:
Plan, execute, and transition tactical level CA operations (CAO) in support of civil-military operations (CMO). CAO training focuses on the CA Core Tasks; Support to Civil Administration, Foreign Humanitarian Assistance, Populace and Resources Control, Nation Assistance, and Civil Information Management; Adaptive Thinking and Leadership; encompassing Negotiations and Mediations; Program Management, Civil Affairs Systems Analysis, and Political-Military Analysis. Upon completion of course students will be language qualified. Overall training is mission oriented and encompasses language and culture, allowing for maximum hands-on use of CAO/CMO doctrinal procedures during practical exercises (PEs) and a culminating exercise (CULEX) that exposes students to realistic operational situations and environmental elements.
Special Information:
- Students must have an active AKO account.
- Upon successful completion of this course, will be awarded the CA MOS 38B and credit for 38B Advanced Leaders Course (ALC). - Submit all requests for exception to the prerequisites to CG, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-OP, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.
Effective 2009-05-25
Students attending this course must meet the height/weight standards outlined in AR 600-9 and the physical fitness standards outlined in AR 350-1, paragraph 3-9. Failure to meet those standards will not result in being removed from the course. Soldiers will continue to receive training and the procedures outlined in Paragraph 3 of Department of the Army Memorandum, dated 10 Aug 06, Physical Fitness and Height and Weight Requirements for Military Institutional Training will be followed. Submit all requests for exception to the prerequisites to Commander, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-OP, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.
Course: 570-38B30 (ZZ-CAT III/IV) Phase:
Course Title: CIVIL AFFAIRS QUALIFICATION (CA SPEC)
FY: 2010 School: 331 Course: 570-38B30 (ZZ-CAT III/IV) Phase: Course Length: 41 Weeks 0.0 Days
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisites in the Prerequisite Courses section. See other sections.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army NCOs must meet all requirements for initial award of the MOS as prescribed in DA PAM 611-21, Para. 10-134, Military Occupational Classification and Structure.- The Active Army 38B MOS is open for reclassification of Active Army NCOs in grade E5 (SGT) or E6 (SSG) with a minimum of 5 years of active federal service.- Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis for E6 (SSG) promotable or E7 (SFC) Soldiers.- Soldiers must be a graduate of Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) or its equivalent.- Must possess a SECRET Security Clearance (Interim Secret clearances are acceptable to attend the course).- Active Army Soldiers mustbe Airborne qualified for or volunteer for Airborne training.- Active Army Soldiers must have a qualifying DLAB score IAW AR 611-6.Any variation from the above standards requires a waiver from the CG, USAJFKSWCS.
Course Scope:
Plan, execute, and transition tactical level CA operations (CAO) in support of civil-military operations (CMO). CAO training focuses on the CA Core Tasks; Support to Civil Administration, Foreign Humanitarian Assistance, Populace and Resources Control, Nation Assistance, and Civil Information Management; Adaptive Thinking and Leadership; encompassing Negotiations and Mediations; Program Management, Civil Affairs Systems Analysis, and Political-Military Analysis. Upon completion of course students will be language qualified. Overall training is mission oriented and encompasses language and culture, allowing for maximum hands-on use of CAO/CMO doctrinal procedures during practical exercises (PEs) and a culminating exercise (CULEX) that exposes students to realistic operational situations and environmental elements.
Special Information:
- Students must have an active AKO account.
- Upon successful completion of this course, will be awarded the CA MOS 38B and credit for 38B Advanced Leaders Course (ALC). - Submit all requests for exception to the prerequisites to CG, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-OP, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.
Effective 2009-05-25
Students attending this course must meet the height/weight standards outlined in AR 600-9 and the physical fitness standards outlined in AR 350-1, paragraph 3-9. Failure to meet those standards will not result in being removed from the course. Soldiers will continue to receive training and the procedures outlined in Paragraph 3 of Department of the Army Memorandum, dated 10 Aug 06, Physical Fitness and Height and Weight Requirements for Military Institutional Training will be followed. Submit all requests for exception to the prerequisites to Commander, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-OP, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.
