'By the end of September, HRC will transition all-approved Soldiers, presently in those units, in the rank of private through sergeant first class, who possess additional skill identifier E6 to MOS 17C. Specific requirements and detailed guidance for the transition process are spelled out in MILPER 15-165. Douglas Stitt, director of HRC's Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate. 'This move demonstrates the Army's commitment to operating in cyberspace by investing in the most critical component necessary to work within the operational domain - a talented, trained and highly-focused corps of world-class operators dedicated to the mission,' said Col. 'The reclassification decision to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, and the newly announced military personnel, or MILPER, message, demonstrate the Army's investment in training Soldiers to combat the growing cyber threat. Karen Gibson, deputy commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber, U.S. 'The Army continues to gain tremendous momentum recruiting an innovative and agile cyber work force,' said Brig. The transition strategies only apply to Soldiers presently serving with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 7th Cyber Brigade and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber in the ranks of private through master sergeant however, the reclassification process is open to all enlisted Soldiers, who meet the eligibility criteria. Army Human Resources Command, or HRC, has announced the personnel transition strategy and procedures for reclassification to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, or MOS 17C, cyber operations specialist, for active-duty Army enlisted personnel. Army Human Resources Command announced the personnel transition strategy and procedures for reclassification to Military Occupat.įORT KNOX, Ky. Army Cyber Command's 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, take part in network defense training. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Current Cyber Mission Force enlisted Soldiers, who meet relevant criteria, may begin the transfer process to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, cyber operations specialist, in accordance with guidance published by U.S.

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