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Infantry Officers

SOC 55-1016.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers military correctional operations including inmate supervision, security enforcement, emergency response, regulatory compliance, and command leadership within military detention and corrections environments calibrated to Job Zone 3 preparation.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Periodic inmate counts — conduct and record under direct supervision following established counting protocols on an assigned correctional unit.
  2. Institutional rules and regulations — review and demonstrate basic knowledge of during initial on-the-job training in a military correctional facility.
  3. Order and discipline — monitor assigned areas under close guidance to identify potential rule violations in a structured detention environment.
  4. Oral instructions from senior officers — listen actively and repeat back key directives to confirm understanding during shift briefings.
  5. Incident logs and daily reports — complete standard entries using word processing software under supervisor review in a correctional operations office.
  6. Security posts and patrol routes — follow prescribed patrol schedules under direct oversight within an assigned correctional facility sector.
  7. Emergency response procedures — identify the correct protocol steps for common scenarios such as escapes or disturbances during training exercises.
  8. Inmate behavior patterns — observe and flag unusual conduct to a supervising officer using basic social perceptiveness on a residential housing unit.
  9. Institutional database systems — enter routine inmate tracking data into authorized software under procedural guidance in an administrative support role.
  10. Personal conduct and stress response — maintain self-control and composure when interacting with inmates during routine, low-risk encounters on a correctional floor.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Scheduled and random inmate counts — independently conduct, reconcile discrepancies, and document results in compliance with facility counting standards on a rotating shift assignment.
  2. Institutional policies and standing orders — interpret and apply relevant rules to daily operational decisions with minimal supervisory input in a correctional unit environment.
  3. Order and security within assigned areas — enforce discipline routinely by issuing verbal warnings and initiating minor disciplinary reports on a housing block.
  4. Emergency situations such as escape attempts — respond promptly by activating established protocols, securing the perimeter, and notifying the chain of command during live incidents.
  5. Shift briefings and inter-shift communication — deliver clear, concise verbal reports to oncoming officers using effective speaking skills in a correctional operations handover setting.
  6. Inmate behavioral trends — monitor population dynamics over multiple shifts and apply inductive reasoning to anticipate potential disturbances in a medium-security unit.
  7. Coordination with support staff and medical personnel — collaborate to resolve routine inmate welfare issues and schedule interventions in a facility support services context.
  8. Spreadsheet and office suite software — maintain accurate administrative records, rosters, and shift reports in a correctional facility operations office.
  9. Law and government regulations — apply relevant legal standards when processing inmate requests, grievances, and disciplinary actions in a military detention environment.
  10. Judgment under pressure — make independent, time-sensitive decisions during non-routine security events using deductive reasoning on an active correctional post.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full-unit inmate count accountability — oversee all counting procedures across an entire assigned section, resolve inconsistencies, and brief command on status in a large correctional facility.
  2. Comprehensive enforcement of institutional policies — autonomously interpret complex or conflicting regulations and apply them consistently across all aspects of daily operations in a military corrections environment.
  3. Non-routine security incidents — lead the immediate tactical response to escapes, riots, or hostage situations by directing personnel and coordinating with external law enforcement or military assets.
  4. Security assessments and vulnerability reviews — conduct independent evaluations of facility procedures, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to facility leadership.
  5. Inmate behavior and psychological cues — apply advanced social perceptiveness and psychological knowledge to assess individual and group risk levels and intervene before escalation in a correctional housing environment.
  6. Cross-functional coordination — synchronize operations between shift officers, administrative staff, medical, and legal teams to maintain facility order and compliance with all governing directives.
  7. Detailed operational reports and briefing materials — author and present comprehensive facility status reports using presentation and word processing software for senior command review.
  8. Training and mentorship of emerging officers — guide junior personnel through complex policy application, emergency drills, and real-time scenarios in an on-the-job training context.
  9. Electronic mail and database systems — manage sensitive inmate records, track disciplinary actions, and produce query-based analysis reports for operational decision-making in a correctional data environment.
  10. Critical reading of legal and regulatory updates — analyze and translate new law, government directives, or military regulations into actionable procedural adjustments for the assigned unit.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Facility-wide security policy and doctrine — develop, revise, and implement comprehensive institutional rules and operational frameworks aligned with military and legal standards across an entire correctional command.
  2. Strategic inmate population management — design and oversee classification, movement, and monitoring protocols that govern order and safety across multiple housing units or facilities.
  3. Command-level emergency response leadership — direct multi-agency and cross-functional responses to major security crises, including escapes or mass disturbances, and conduct post-incident reviews to refine doctrine.
  4. Officer corps professional development — establish and lead a structured training program that builds competency at all mastery levels within a military corrections organization.
  5. Organizational integrity and ethical standards — set behavioral and professional expectations for an entire officer corps, model integrity under adversity, and enforce accountability mechanisms throughout the command.
  6. Inter-agency policy coordination — represent the correctional command in negotiations with legal authorities, inspecting bodies, and higher military headquarters to align institutional practices with governing law.
  7. Performance metrics and data governance — design database-driven reporting systems and direct the analysis of facility-wide operational data to inform executive decision-making and resource allocation.
  8. Organizational stress and resilience frameworks — lead the development of officer wellness, critical incident stress management, and retention strategies that sustain mission readiness across a correctional command.
  9. Succession and talent management — identify high-potential officers, assign developmental assignments, and build a leadership pipeline capable of sustaining institutional effectiveness across career transitions.
  10. Institutional transformation and change leadership — lead large-scale reform initiatives — such as technology adoption, policy overhaul, or facility reorganization — by building organizational consensus and directing implementation across all operational levels.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted regulation lookup — queries an LLM to surface relevant institutional policies or procedural references, then verifies accuracy against official documentation before applying guidance in the field Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Incident report drafting — dictates raw after-action details to an AI writing assistant to produce a structured incident report, then reviews and corrects the output for factual accuracy and command compliance Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Situational briefing preparation — uses an AI tool to synthesize open-source intelligence or background context into a concise pre-mission briefing, retaining personal judgment on threat assessment and course of action WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Operational order structuring — directs an AI assistant to format and cross-check an operations order against doctrinal templates, while the officer authors all tactical decisions and commander's intent Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Personnel monitoring summaries — tasks an AI tool with aggregating personnel accountability logs and flagging anomalies, then personally adjudicates any discrepancies before reporting to higher command Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Training scenario development — uses an AI assistant to generate realistic exercise injects and opposing-force decision trees, then edits scenarios for terrain fidelity and unit-specific learning objectives.
Advanced
  1. Human-AI task boundary design — establishes unit-level protocols that define which intelligence-synthesis and administrative tasks are routed through AI tools versus reserved for officer judgment, balancing efficiency with command accountability Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Critical judgment preservation — identifies the low automation-feasibility core of the infantry officer role — active listening, social perceptiveness, and split-second command decisions — and structures AI tool use so that it informs rather than substitutes for those irreducible human functions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. After-action analysis — directs AI tools to pattern-match across multiple after-action reports to surface systemic training gaps, then applies operational experience to prioritize corrective actions and brief findings to senior leadership WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 33
Augment share: 3.3%
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
technology_use_monitoring_control
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Patrol briefing participation — conveys basic unit status reports to immediate supervisor using standard military formats in garrison or field environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Subordinate instruction — delivers simple verbal orders to small infantry teams using clear, direct language during routine training operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Radio protocol basics — transmits position reports and situation updates over tactical radio nets using correct call signs and brevity codes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Operations order delivery — briefs platoon-level OPORDs using the five-paragraph format to communicate mission, enemy, terrain, troops, and time-distance factors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. After-action reporting — composes written after-action reports documenting engagements, casualties, and equipment status for battalion-level review O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interpreter coordination — conveys intent through interpreters to local nationals during civil-military operations, adjusting language complexity to ensure accurate transmission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-element synchronization — communicates fire support, logistics, and maneuver timelines to adjacent units and enablers during combined-arms operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Commander's intent articulation — expresses mission end-state and commander's intent with sufficient clarity that subordinate leaders execute effectively without further guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Operational briefing execution — presents terrain analysis, enemy courses of action, and friendly scheme of maneuver to senior commanders in time-constrained tactical environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic communication leadership — shapes information operations narratives and public affairs messaging at battalion or brigade level to support operational objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multinational force communication — adapts communication style, doctrine terminology, and briefing formats to achieve shared understanding with allied and coalition forces Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Senior leader mentorship in communication — coaches junior officers on orders production, radio discipline, and written reporting to build unit-wide communication proficiency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Team-level accountability — supervises a four-soldier infantry fire team, ensuring assigned tasks are executed and standards are maintained during field exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Welfare responsibility — identifies and reports soldier readiness issues including physical, mental, and equipment concerns to the platoon sergeant O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Platoon mission execution — leads a 30- to 40-soldier infantry platoon through the military decision-making process to accomplish assigned tactical missions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Disciplinary authority — enforces institutional rules, regulations, and standards of conduct with consistency and fairness across all assigned personnel O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Leader development initiation — provides structured counseling and developmental feedback to non-commissioned officers and junior enlisted soldiers on a monthly basis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Unit cohesion building — fosters organizational climate that sustains morale, esprit de corps, and mission readiness through deliberate leadership actions during high-optempo deployments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Battalion-level campaign leadership — commands or advises battalion-level operations integrating multiple maneuver companies, fires, aviation, and sustainment elements across extended campaigns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional leadership — shapes doctrine, training standards, and organizational culture at echelons above brigade to build long-term infantry force capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Leadership legacy development — identifies, selects, and deliberately develops the next generation of infantry officers through mentorship, broadening assignments, and performance advocacy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. After-action self-assessment — identifies personal performance gaps following training events and records corrective actions in individual developmental counseling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctrine self-study — recognizes gaps in tactical knowledge and independently consults field manuals and training circulars to address deficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Decision-making reflection — analyzes own tactical decisions after engagements to identify cognitive biases, time-pressure errors, and information gaps that affected outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy adaptation — adjusts personal study methods when preparing for professional military education boards, promotion requirements, or new assignment demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pre-mission cognitive rehearsal — mentally walks through branches and sequels of an operation to anticipate decision points and stress-test the plan before execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Stress-state awareness — monitors own cognitive load and stress indicators during sustained operations and implements deliberate recovery strategies to maintain decision quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Commander's self-critique — evaluates own orders, timing, and resource allocation decisions against actual outcomes to build a personal library of tactical judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Knowledge boundary recognition — accurately identifies the limits of personal expertise and routes complex legal, medical, or engineering decisions to appropriate subject-matter experts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling — explicitly teaches junior officers how to reflect on their own thinking processes, recognize cognitive bias under fire, and improve decision speed and quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational learning architecture — designs after-action review processes and lessons-learned systems that institutionalize collective metacognitive practices across the battalion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Terrain analysis basics — applies OAKOC factors to evaluate a map or satellite image and identify defensible terrain, avenues of approach, and obstacles O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Rule and regulation interpretation — reads and applies institutional policies and standing operating procedures to routine security and discipline situations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Enemy course-of-action analysis — develops and war-games multiple enemy courses of action against friendly plans to identify critical vulnerabilities and decision points Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intelligence assessment — evaluates patrol reports, human intelligence, and signals data to form a coherent picture of enemy disposition and probable intent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Risk assessment execution — applies deliberate risk management process to identify, assess, and mitigate tactical, safety, and legal risks before mission execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational problem framing — identifies root causes of security instability in an area of operations by analyzing political, economic, military, social, infrastructure, and information factors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Branch and sequel planning — anticipates decision points and develops contingency plans by critically evaluating how enemy actions, terrain, and resource constraints alter mission requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Rules of engagement adjudication — evaluates ambiguous targeting situations against legal authorities, commander's guidance, and operational context to make defensible use-of-force decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Campaign design critique — evaluates the logical and strategic coherence of brigade or division campaign plans, identifying flawed assumptions, unstated risks, and gaps in operational logic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive problem solving under uncertainty — reformulates tactical and operational problems in real time as new intelligence invalidates prior planning assumptions, redirecting unit effort without loss of momentum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Fire team interdependence — operates as a reliable member of a buddy team and fire team, executing assigned tasks that enable the larger squad mission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff section coordination — coordinates with platoon sergeant, forward observer, and medic to synchronize pre-mission preparations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interagency coordination — collaborates with civil affairs, military police, and psychological operations elements to integrate non-maneuver effects into the platoon battle plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adjacent unit deconfliction — coordinates boundaries, passage of lines, and fire support coordination measures with adjacent infantry platoon or company commanders O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Host-nation force integration — works alongside partner-nation military units, sharing situational awareness and aligning tactics to accomplish joint security objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Combined-arms team synchronization — integrates armor, engineer, aviation, and fire support assets into the infantry company scheme of maneuver through collaborative planning and rehearsals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interorganizational unity of effort — builds collaborative relationships with law enforcement, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations to achieve population-centric security outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Coalition operations leadership — leads multinational planning teams, reconciling differing national doctrines and caveats to produce executable joint operations orders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-domain integration — collaborates with intelligence, cyber, space, and information operations communities to design integrated effects across all domains in support of ground maneuver Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative culture building — establishes norms of cross-functional information sharing and mutual support within the battalion that persist beyond individual leader tenure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Standards compliance — adheres to all institutional policies, uniform and conduct regulations, and rules of engagement without direct supervision during routine garrison operations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability demonstration — accurately reports equipment readiness, personnel status, and incident details to superiors without omission or embellishment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical decision-making under peer pressure — refuses to authorize or condone violations of the law of armed conflict or institutional rules even when faced with mission pressure or peer influence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Soldier welfare advocacy — prioritizes subordinate physical, mental, and legal welfare over personal career interests when reporting misconduct or resource shortfalls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Consistent professional behavior — maintains the same ethical standards and leadership presence in combat environments as in garrison, regardless of observed oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Moral courage in reporting — reports up the chain of command incidents of misconduct, fratricide risk, or illegal orders even when doing so is personally or professionally costly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Command climate stewardship — creates and maintains a unit climate that rejects hazing, sexual harassment, and ethical shortcuts through personal example and immediate corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Fiduciary accountability — manages government resources, equipment, and funds with full accountability, ensuring accurate property book records and zero tolerance for misappropriation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional integrity leadership — sets the ethical tone for the battalion or brigade through visible, consistent personal behavior and zero tolerance for ethical compromise at any echelon Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Character education design — develops leader professional development programs that address ethical reasoning, just war theory, and moral injury prevention for infantry officers across the formation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Improvised solution generation — devises field-expedient solutions to equipment shortfalls and route obstacles using available materials during training exercises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Alternative route planning — identifies non-standard patrol routes and approach techniques to avoid predictable patterns that expose the unit to enemy observation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Tactical deception design — incorporates feints, demonstrations, and ruses into the platoon scheme of maneuver to deceive enemy forces about friendly intent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training scenario development — designs realistic, complex training scenarios that replicate current threat environments and challenge subordinate leaders beyond doctrinal templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Problem reframing — redefines tactical problems from the enemy's perspective to identify asymmetric approaches that conventional planning cycles overlook Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adaptive tactics development — modifies doctrinal tactics, techniques, and procedures in response to novel enemy threat systems, terrain constraints, or rules of engagement limitations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Information operations integration — incorporates creative messaging and influence activities into the maneuver plan to shape enemy and civilian behavior without kinetic action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Doctrinal innovation — contributes operationally validated lessons and novel tactical concepts to institutional doctrine development through professional writing, combat training center feedback, and service school instruction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative campaign design — architects operational approaches that combine unconventional, informational, and conventional elements to achieve strategic effects beyond what linear attrition planning produces Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. After-action review receptivity — accepts critical feedback from after-action reviews and senior NCO mentors as input for improvement rather than personal criticism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Voluntary skill development — pursues Ranger, Airborne, or additional skill identifier training to expand tactical competence beyond minimum requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Failure analysis integration — identifies specific personal and unit failures from combat training center rotations and builds structured remediation plans before the next evaluation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional learning — seeks assignments or broadening opportunities in staff, joint, or interagency environments to develop capabilities outside the core infantry skill set Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Constructive feedback solicitation — proactively requests developmental counseling from superiors and peer feedback from fellow officers to identify blind spots Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained performance under adversity — maintains training and operational standards through extended deployment hardships, personnel turbulence, and resource constraints without reducing effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctrine adaptation adoption — rapidly incorporates new tactics, equipment, and operational concepts issued in response to evolving threat environments into unit training and planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Setback reframing — treats tactical failures and near-misses as instructional data, sharing lessons transparently across the formation to accelerate collective learning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning organization leadership — builds battalion-level cultures where after-action reviews, lessons-learned systems, and candid feedback are institutionalized as professional norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Growth mindset modeling — publicly acknowledges own developmental areas and corrective actions to signal to subordinates that continuous improvement is a leadership expectation, not a weakness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Situational awareness maintenance — monitors assigned sector continuously using systematic observation techniques to detect changes in personnel behavior, terrain, or activity patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attention management basics — sustains focused observation during long guard or patrol rotations by using structured scanning techniques and rotation of responsibilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Pre-combat emotional regulation — applies deliberate breathing and cognitive reframing techniques before entering high-threat environments to maintain decision clarity under acute stress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Active listening in civil-military engagements — gives full attention to local national leaders and detainees during interviews, suspending premature judgment to collect accurate information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emotion recognition in subordinates — detects signs of combat stress, moral injury, or burnout in soldiers before performance degradation occurs and initiates appropriate intervention Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational tempo self-regulation — monitors personal cognitive and physical fatigue during sustained operations and deliberately manages sleep, nutrition, and rest to preserve command effectiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional decision pacing — resists the impulse to act on incomplete information during the fog of battle by pausing to validate reports before committing reserves or adjusting the plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful command climate cultivation — creates unit norms that value deliberate reflection, psychological safety, and stress awareness as tactical readiness multipliers rather than signs of weakness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Trauma-informed leadership — applies understanding of combat stress, moral injury, and post-traumatic growth to design reintegration and resilience programs for returning infantry units Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Physical hardship perseverance — completes demanding land navigation, road march, and field training requirements under adverse weather and terrain conditions without withdrawal Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity tolerance — continues executing assigned tasks and maintaining security standards when orders change rapidly or information about the situation is incomplete Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained combat readiness — maintains unit discipline, training standards, and personal leadership presence through extended field rotations and deployment cycles exceeding six months Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Casualty event continuity — reconstitutes command and control, redistributes personnel, and continues the mission following friendly casualties or equipment losses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional resistance navigation — persists in advocating for subordinate welfare, resource needs, or ethical concerns through formal channels despite bureaucratic resistance or career risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Extended operational endurance — sustains effective command of infantry operations across prolonged high-intensity combat without relief, maintaining tactical judgment and subordinate trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Moral injury resilience — continues to lead ethically and effectively after witnessing or experiencing morally injurious events, seeking support while maintaining mission focus Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Uncertainty command — makes decisive, accountable decisions with incomplete intelligence, accepting personal responsibility for outcomes in high-stakes, time-compressed engagements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational resilience architecture — designs unit reconstitution plans, leader succession protocols, and psychological resilience programs that preserve combat effectiveness after catastrophic losses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Fortitude mentorship — shares personal accounts of adversity, failure, and recovery with junior officers to normalize struggle and demonstrate that resilience is a learnable, practiced discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
Knowledge domains
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementPsychologyComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision
Work styles
DependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceSelf-ControlCautiousnessAttention to Detail
Technology
Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
  2. Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations,
  3. Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
CIP education codes
28.0602

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