Posted on Dec 7, 2020
Does MOS 42A or an HR role in the US Army have a Commissioned Officer path?
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I have a question and I would appreciate a clarification... If MOS 42A (HR Specialist) has no officer position on the US Army website, how is it possible for an active duty HR specialist to be currently a Captain? I thought as an enlisted officer - one will be in the category of non-commissioned officers...
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42A: Human Resources Specialist
Recruiting
42B: Human Resources OfficerUSAREC
42A: Human Resources Specialist Recruiting 42B: Human Resources OfficerUSAREC
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The series 42 is the Adjutant General Branch. 42A (HR specialist) is an enlisted MOS, while 42B (HR officer) is an officer AOC. AG Officers are 42Bs until they hit major, in which their AOC changes to 42H.
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I believe AG is the only Branch where the Officer and Enlisted designator (A/B) are reversed.
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Adjutant General Corps: Human Resources Officer (42B) | GoArmy.com
Learn about becoming a Human Resources Officer and serving as the principal advisor to the battalion commander for all matters concerning HR support for Soldiers.
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42B: Human Resources Officer. You probably figured that out by now. When I was in, the 42 series was only AG Officers, not enlisted. Enlisted had a different MOS (can't remember what it was). 42A was a student AG Officer and 42B was a qualified AG Officer then. Since I left the Army they redesigned the classifications and made 42 the series for all AG, not just officers.
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