It goes without saying that the US Army offers a bewildering array of jobs, some combat-related, others in base offices and ground support. However, the army’s Armored Tank Corps’ also has an equally bewildering array of the world’s most advanced battle tanks and related weapons systems, and thus offers many action and adventure-packed jobs involving maintenance and operation of such formidable weaponry.

If you wish to build an exciting career by being part of one of the highly trained battle tank crews of the US Army’s, Armored Tank Corps, here’s what you should know.

The tank crew – a closely knit family

Although the US Army has an extensive range of different types of tanks and related weapons systems, the composition and number of operation and maintenance crewmembers are rather similar. Tank crews operate in small 6-member teams or platoons, and consist of Tank Commander, Platoon Commander, Platoon Sergeant, Gunner, Loader, and Driver.

Tank crewmembers interact in a warm, friendly manner with each other and act as a closely-knit family in peacetime as in wartime. All crewmembers are cross-trained in order to fill-in for the other in an emergency, or when the need arises.

Basics to join the Armored Tank Corps

The basic requirements to enlist in the Armored Tank Corps are the same as those required for regular US Army enlistment. While all crewmembers are ‘enlisted’, Tank Commanders are ‘Commissioned’ or ‘Warrant’ Officers. Consult an authorized US Army recruiter to guide you on the specific enlistment requirements, as well as the job opportunities available in the Armored Tank Corps.

Training includes 9-weeks at boot camp, followed by Advanced Individual Training (AIT) through which candidates will acquire extensive skills as armored crewmembers, and be fully acquainted with the army’s current range of battle tanks in service, specifically those they’ll be required to operate and maintain.   

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