Does the Army Reseach Lab (ARL) have military members do research or is it all done by civilians?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:51:24 -0400

I'm currently enlisted in the Guard and in college wanting to get my commission and do research in physics for the Army. I know a lot of medical research is done by those in uniform, and while the ARL does work in the physical sciences I haven't found anything on their website on doing research while still in the service. Any guidance/clarification?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 18 at 2015 10:46 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:46:26 -0400

It's a mix of military and civilian personnel.

Response by PFC Cedric Powell made Jun 18 at 2015 2:38 PM

PFC Cedric Powell — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:38:09 -0400

I did a 3 month TDY as a research volunteer and when i was there the researchers were predominately civilian

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2015 8:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:55:46 -0400

Most Officers I have encountered in research I believe were 71B, a lot of them had back grounds in exercise physiology and kinesiology, chemistry or hard science they work side by side with civilians and enlisted 68KP9 ( Biological research assistants) to do testing and write abstracts and technical documents on their projects. Natick is one of those unique places that recruit their officers and enlisted.