Cracking the Code (Translating US MOS/AFSC & UK Trades)
Your military code defines your technical specialty, but it means absolutely nothing to a civilian recruiter. You need to convert the technical proficiency of your code into the core competencies corporate industries actively headhunt.
Combat Arms (US: 11B, 0311 / UK: Infantry, Royal Marines)
- The Trap: Describing weapons proficiency or tactical maneuvers.
- The Civilian Reality: You specialize in risk management, rapid decision-making under high-stress conditions, personnel management, and operational logistics.
- The Rewrite: "Led cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, managing resource allocation and dynamic risk assessment for complex operations."
Logistics & Supply (US: 92Y, 0431 / UK: RLC Supplier)
- The Trap: Talking about "quartermaster duties" or "stores."
- The Civilian Reality: You run supply chain management, inventory control, procurement, and vendor relations.
- The Rewrite: "Optimized a regional supply chain network, managing procurement budgets and inventory control systems to ensure 98% operational readiness."
