• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.8
  • Desinnation Designation: 0363
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 86
  • Category Category: Infantry
  • Age Average Age: 33
The Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader serves as the enlisted technical and tactical advisor to the LAR unit commander. He/She assists the commander with all aspects of the planning, training, employment, logistical support, maintenance, accountability, welfare, and administrative functions in support of the LAR unit’s mission. He/She controls the employment of his vehicle and section within the unit and assists with the coordination and implementation of supporting arms. He/She supervises and coordinates the performance of maintenance, maintenance management, embarkation, and recovery operations. Staff sergeants are employed as LAR platoon sergeants and gunnery sergeants are employed as LAR Company Operation Chiefs.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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