Army to create space specialist career field, offering new avenue of electronic warfare

Army astronauts represent nation, Soldiers in space

On National Astronaut Day, a day dedicated to celebrating America’s space icons, the Space and Missile Defense Command team members honor the Army’s active-duty astronauts: Col. Anne McClain, Col. Andrew “Drew” Morgan and Col. Frank Rubio.

Army to create space specialist career field, offering new avenue of electronic warfare

A new space operations specialty for enlisted soldiers is expected to be in place by October 2026, officials said.

Army creates space career field for enlisted soldiers

"These specialists will become the experts we turn to during the next conflict," said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey. The post Army creates space career field for enlisted soldiers appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Army Announces New Space Operations MOS

Army Announces New Space Operations MOS jlieberher Mon, 05/05/2025 - 17:43 To meet rising space and missile threats, the Army is creating a new 40D MOS, space operations specialist, and broadening its homeland defense capabilities, the commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command said during a media roundtable. “We know from Army warfighting concepts that we need space capability. These soldiers will become the experts we turn to during t…

Army's Bold Leap Into Space Warfare: New Specialty Set to Transform Missions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army has confirmed plans to establish a new military occupational specialty (MOS) focused on space domain operations for enlisted soldiers. Set to become active by October 2026, the 40D space operations specialist MOS aims to enhance the Army’s ability to leverage space-based assets in tactical and strategic operations. “This is a key step forward for the Army’s space capabilities,” said Army Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, …