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BASIC (521)

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BASIC (521)

This classification will he used to designate enlisted men in the following categories:
(1) Personnel who are undergoing basic training.
(2) Personnel who have completed basic training and are undergoing unit training, but are not yet qualified for an MOS.
(3) Personnel who have proved unqualified in an MOS previously held and are reassigned for training in another specialty.
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BUGLER (803)

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BUGLER (803)

Plays bugle to sound regulation calls and commands such as warning, formation, alarm, and service calls for the information and guidance of military personnel.
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CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST (275)

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CLASSIFICATION SPECIALIST (275)

Interviews enlisted men to obtain civilian and military job history and other related information to be used for classification and assignment of military personnel.
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CLERK-TYPIST (405)

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CLERK-TYPIST (405)

Addressing-Embossing Machine Operator
Clerk, Company
Clerk, Headquarters
Administrative and Technical Clerk
Personnel Clerk
Typist
Chaplains Assistant
Vari-Typist
Clerk, Battery

Performs numerous clerical and typing duties in a military organization.

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CLERK, GENERAL (055)

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CLERK, GENERAL (055)

Account Clerk                                    File Clerk
Audit Clerk                                         Historical Clerk
Bookkeeper                                       Librarian
Clerk (Non typist) (AAF)                  Mail Orderly
Dispatcher-Clerk (Crew)                 Processor
Dispatcher-Clerk, Motor Vehicle   Proofreader
Ditto or Mimeograph Ma-               Record Clerk
chine Operator                                Statistical Clerk

Performs a variety of clerical tasks in connection with the operation of a military unit.  Compiles and files reports and statistics. Tabulates and posts data in record books. Takes telephone messages and gives information to callers. 
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DUTY NCO (566)

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DUTY NCO (566)

Assists a unit commander by supervising various tasks and field duties such as the policing of buildings and areas, and similar fatigue details.
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DUTY SOLDER I (522)

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DUTY SOLDER I (522)
Gauger, Petroleum Products
Guard-Patrolman
Patrolman, Pipe-Line
Airplane Target Parachute Packer

This is a broad classification covering enlisted men who perform various nontactical and nontechnical duties requiring only a moderate degree of responsibility and skill and involving no specialized training or experience.
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DUTY SOLDIER II (188)

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DUTY SOLDIER II (188)
Axman, Surveying
Construction Laborer
Construction Worker (AAF)
Earth-Boring Machine Operator
Fork Lift Operator
Highway Maintenance Man
Jackhammer Operator
Warehouseman

This is a broad classification covering enlisted men, who, under supervision, perform various heavy laboring duties in connection with construction and demolitions work, loading and unloading of supplies, or other duty involving physical strength and some degree of skill and responsibility.

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