Army Cyber & Technology
Gain the Advantage in Cyberspace.
Join the Army Cyber Corps and become an expert in operating and defending Army networks against our nation’s adversaries.
Earn money while building skills in cyber and tech.
Grow your career in technology with specialized courses offered by the Army, all while receiving pay and benefits. Courses vary depending on your career specialty and status as an enlisted Soldier, Warrant Officer, or commissioned Officer.
Acquiring foundational technical, electromagnetic, and cyber warfare skills.
Learning computer programming languages and software development.
The opportunity to earn certifications in IT security and more.
Programming and executing cyber operations.
Receiving advanced technical training in computer scripts, computer forensics, malware analysis, and hacking.
Leadership training and electronic warfare education on topics like Improvised Explosive Device (IED) interception along with combating other electronic attack systems.
U.S. Army Cyber Corps requirements for enlisted Soldiers
There are certain requirements and steps you’ll need to take to join the U.S. Army Cyber Corps as an enlisted Soldier.
- Be between 17 to 35 years old
- Be medically and physically fit
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a passing score on the Army’s entrance test
U.S. Army Cyber Corps requirements for Army Officers
There are certain requirements and steps you’ll need to take to join the U.S. Army Cyber Corps as a commissioned or Warrant Officer.
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Commissioned Officer
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Warrant Officer
Requirements for commissioned Officers:
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Be at least 17 but under 31 in the year of commissioning as an Officer
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Be medically and physically fit while in good moral standing
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Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
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Be a college graduate by the time you’re commissioned as an Officer
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A completed background check and questionnaire along with successful interview and proof of records
Become an Army cyberwarrior.
Disrupt cybercriminals and safeguard Army communications as an enlisted Soldier or a commissioned Officer. You’ll prevent phishing attacks and locate international hacker networks along with recognizing dangerous ransomware and improving cyber intelligence.
FAST-TRACK INTO ARMY CYBER LEADERSHIP.
Apply to join the Cyber Corps as an Army Officer if you’re already a working cyber professional with a degree in a STEM field. You’ll bring your computer programming and data analytics skill set to the Army, starting with a rank of second lieutenant through colonel depending on experience.
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What characteristics should a successful Cyber Corps candidate have?
What characteristics should a successful Cyber Corps candidate have?
The Army Cyber Corps is looking for candidates who are skilled, adaptable, and have experience or an interest in learning: software, hardware, coding, DevOps, full-stack, network or reverse engineering, data science, machine learning (AI), and more.
Can I join Army Cyber if I’m already active duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard?
Can I join Army Cyber if I’m already active duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard?
Yes, you can transfer in if you’re a current Soldier from active duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Army Cyber command includes Army Reserve and Army National Guard members. To get started, speak to your career counselor to identify the next steps and requirements.
Do I have to go through Basic Training to join the Army Cyber Corps?
Do I have to go through Basic Training to join the Army Cyber Corps?
Yes, enlisted Soldiers must complete Basic Training. If you are active military and transfer in, you will have already completed Basic Training.
What is the history of cyber operations in the Army?
What is the history of cyber operations in the Army?
While the Army has managed cybersecurity since the 1980s, today’s Army Cyber force was established by the U.S. Department of Defense in 2009, followed by the development of an Army Cyber School and the integration of electronic warfare into the cyber branch.